Product Liability Lawyer in Columbus
Holding Manufacturers Accountable Across Ohio When Products Cause Serious Harm
When a product fails, and someone gets hurt, there’s a question that deserves an honest answer: Did the company know this could happen?
Too often, the answer is yes. In our experience, product liability cases rarely involve a company that had no idea their product was dangerous. More often, they knew–and made a calculated decision that it was cheaper to pay out the occasional claim than to fix the problem.
At Cooper Elliott, our Columbus product liability attorneys represent individuals and families throughout Ohio who have been seriously injured by defective or dangerous products. These cases require deep investigation, specialized experts, and the willingness to take on well-funded corporate defendants. We’ve built our practice to do exactly that.
Types of Product Liability Cases We Handle
There is no single type of product that leads to these cases. Our product liability lawyers in Columbus have handled claims involving gas cans, space heaters, automobiles, medical devices, and more.
What these cases share is a product that failed in a way that caused serious harm—and a company that may have known the risk and chosen to do nothing about it.
Generally, product liability cases fall into one of two categories:
Design Defects
These occur when the product’s fundamental design is flawed, meaning every unit off the line carries the same dangerous flaw. The problem isn’t a manufacturing mistake—it’s a choice that was made in how the product was built.
Manufacturing Defects
When the overall design is sound, but something went wrong in the production of a specific unit. The product should have been safe. This one wasn’t. In either scenario, the consequences for the person on the receiving end can be catastrophic—and the company responsible can and should be held accountable.
Why Ohio Families Choose Cooper Elliott as Their Product Liability Attorney in Columbus
Product liability cases require resources most firms aren’t willing to commit. We hire the experts, fund the testing, and do the forensic work needed to figure out what happened—even when the evidence isn’t obvious. We’ve spent months on cases before we could definitively say what failed and why. We don’t cut corners because it’s expensive or time-consuming.
Corporate defendants and their insurers know which firms will push a case to trial and which ones will settle for less to avoid the fight. Cooper Elliott goes to trial. We prepare every case as if a jury will decide it—because sometimes they do—and that preparation changes the dynamic in settlement negotiations long before we get there.
There’s no type of product we won’t consider. If a defective or dangerous product caused serious harm, we want to hear about it. Cars, consumer goods, industrial equipment, medical devices—if something failed and someone was hurt, we’ll dig in and find out why.
Going up against a large manufacturer means facing their legal team, experts, and resources. We match that investment. Our clients are never asked to contribute financially to litigation costs. We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.
These cases can take time, and we know that behind every one of them is a person or a family whose life has been upended by something that should never have happened. You’ll have direct access to your attorney, honest communication about where things stand, and a team that treats your case with the seriousness it deserves.
Our Big Wins
$750+ Million
Recovered for Our Clients
How We Handle Product Liability Cases
When you reach out, you’ll talk to an experienced attorney about your case, not simply fill out an intake form. We’ll listen to what happened, ask questions, and give you an honest read on what we’re seeing.
We don’t take cases based on a gut feeling. We review the evidence, consult with experts, and spend the necessary time determining whether we have a viable claim. When we agree to take on your case, it’s because we’ve done the work and believe you have a real claim.
Product liability cases can be long and complex. We’ll explain the process, keep you updated, and never leave you guessing about where things stand with your case.
When you hire Cooper Elliott, you get more than a product liability attorney in Columbus—you get an entire team working together to build the strongest possible case on your behalf.
If we don’t think a case is worth what you’d have to go through to pursue it, we’ll tell you that. We’d rather give you an honest answer than put you through years of litigation for a result that won’t make a meaningful difference in your life.
Recognition & Results
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Recognition for excellence in trial advocacy and client representation.
U.S. News & World Report - Tier 1
Ranked in the region for personal injury litigation.
Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Fewer than 1% of lawyers are members of this elite group of attorneys.
Contingency Fee Basis
We only get paid if you win a verdict or receive a settlement.
30 Years of Experience
Serving clients since 1995 with a track record of holding negligent attorneys accountable.
Verified Peer Ratings
Research our firm and attorneys on martindale.com and superlawyers.com.
Frequently Asked Questions About Product Liability Cases
If you or a loved one was seriously injured by a product that malfunctioned, broke, or behaved in an unexpected way, it’s worth a conversation. You don’t need to come to us with a theory about what went wrong—that’s our job. We’ll investigate, consult with experts, and figure out whether there’s a viable claim.
This is more common than you might think. We’ve handled cases where the product was burned, melted, or otherwise destroyed. Our experts are experienced in reconstruction and forensic analysis, and we use every tool available—including CT scanning and lab testing—to piece together what happened.
No. We handle product liability cases on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. We also cover the costs of litigation, including expert witnesses, so you’re never asked to fund the case yourself.
Compensation can include medical bills, lost wages, future lost income, long-term care costs, pain and suffering, and damages for the impact on your family. In cases where a company knowingly disregarded a known risk of harm, punitive damages may also be available.
Under Ohio state law, the statute of limitations for product liability cases is generally two years. Federal timelines can vary. Every case is different—contact us as soon as possible to make sure your rights are protected.
In our experience, that’s rarely the full story. Discovery often reveals internal complaints, testing data, or communications that paint a very different picture. We dig into that record thoroughly—and when we find evidence that a company knew and did nothing, we use it.
Testimonials
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I was involved in a serious car accident after just having welcoming our new son into the world.
When you are at your lowest, you remember with great detail how people treat you. Sean and his team treated me and my family with nothing but compassion, grace and care.
The stress, anxiety, and fear were only mitigated by the EXTRAORDINARY passion, care, and speed this firm operates at.
A huge thank you to Sean Alto with his incredible professionalism. I never once felt that Sean and the team at Cooper Elliot had anything other than my best interest.
Thank you Cooper Elliot for being a light during a very challenging time.
Contact Our Columbus Product Liability Attorneys
If a defective product has seriously injured you or someone you love in the state of Ohio, we want to hear what happened.
Call (614) 481-6000 or contact us online for a free, confidential consultation with a product liability lawyer in Columbus.
We’ll listen, investigate, and fight for the accountability you deserve.