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In Tucson, defective products injure families every year. A faulty car seat. A power tool with no safety guard. A medical device that fails inside your body. These aren't accidents. They're preventable injuries caused by companies that cut corners.
Our product liability lawyers at The Simon Law Group help Tucson residents take action against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who put profit ahead of safety. We handle claims involving design flaws, manufacturing defects, and missing safety warnings. Free case review. No upfront cost.
Not every broken product gives you grounds for a lawsuit. But if a defect made the product unreasonably dangerous, you may have a case. Arizona law recognizes three types of product defects [1].
A design defect means the product was dangerous before it was ever built. The blueprint itself created the problem. Even if every unit rolls off the assembly line perfectly, the product is still unsafe.
Think of an SUV with a high center of gravity that makes it prone to rollovers. The manufacturer chose that design. Every vehicle carries the same risk.
A manufacturing defect happens during production. The design was fine, but something went wrong when the product was made. A batch of tires with weak sidewalls. A bottle of medication contaminated at the factory.
Tucson's extreme heat can make manufacturing defects worse. Tires stored without climate control degrade faster. Electronics left in hot delivery trucks develop battery problems before they reach store shelves.
Sometimes the product works as designed, but the company fails to tell you about a known risk. No label. No instructions. No safety warning.
This is common with imported goods. Products that cross the border from Nogales into the Tucson area sometimes lack proper U.S. safety labeling. Without clear warnings, consumers don't know the risks they face.
Defective tools on a job site — a saw blade that shatters, a pneumatic gun that double-fires, a chain hoist that slips — put the manufacturer on the hook alongside the general contractor.
Product liability claims in Arizona involve a wide range of items. Some show up in cases more often than others [2].
If you were hurt by any product that didn't work the way it should, you have a right to ask about your legal options.
A subset of our rear-end and side-impact cases turn into crashes caused by airbag failure — the bag fails to deploy, deploys too late, or deploys with enough force to cause its own injury.
We have seen head trauma from a defective helmet turn what should have been a survivable bicycle or motorcycle crash into a permanent TBI — and the helmet maker is squarely in the crosshairs of that claim.
Here's what most people don't realize. You don't only have a claim against the company that made the product. Arizona's chain-of-distribution rules mean anyone who touched that product on its way to you could share liability.
That includes:
In Tucson, big-box retailers along Broadway Blvd and discount stores in South Tucson sell products from dozens of different suppliers. When something goes wrong, tracing liability back through that chain takes real investigation. It's not always the brand name on the box.
Our attorneys identify every party in the chain. More responsible parties means more sources of recovery for you.
Arizona gives injured consumers three legal paths to pursue a product liability claim. You don't need all three. One is enough.
This is the strongest tool for injured consumers in Arizona. Under A.R.S. § 12-681 [1], you do not need to prove the manufacturer was careless. You only need to show:
You don't have to prove the company knew about the problem or failed to test for it. The defect itself is enough.
A negligence claim requires more proof. You need to show the manufacturer had a duty to make a safe product, they failed that duty, their failure caused your injury, and you suffered real damages.
This path works well when internal documents show the company knew about a problem but didn't fix it.
Every product comes with warranties, whether the company states them or not. An express warranty is a specific promise the manufacturer makes about the product. An implied warranty means the product should be safe for its intended use.
If the product breaks that promise and you get hurt, you have a breach of warranty claim.
Filing a product liability lawsuit feels overwhelming when you don't know the process. Here's what it looks like.
Free case review. You call us. We listen to your story and review the facts. If you have a claim, we tell you straight. If you don't, we'll tell you that too. No charge either way.
Investigation. We gather the defective product, your medical records, purchase receipts, and any recall notices. Our team works with engineers and product safety experts to pinpoint exactly what went wrong.
Filing the claim. We file your lawsuit in Pima County Superior Court [3]. We name every responsible party in the chain of distribution.
Discovery and negotiation. Both sides exchange evidence. We push for a fair settlement. Many Tucson product liability cases settle before trial.
Trial. If the other side won't offer what your case is worth, we take it to a jury. Our trial attorneys prepare for that from day one.
You focus on healing. We handle the legal fight.
Our legal team has secured significant recoveries in product liability cases.
In one product liability retrial, the defense offered just $150,000 to settle. Our attorneys took the case to a jury. The jury awarded $11 million in compensatory damages and $150 million in punitive damages, for a total $161 million verdict.
Our team secured a $14.8 million verdict in a disputed workplace injury case involving a defective product. The manufacturer denied responsibility, but the evidence proved otherwise.
In a wrongful death case caused by a defective product, our attorneys achieved a seven-figure settlement for the victim's family.
Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
A defective product can cost you far more than a hospital bill. Arizona law lets you pursue compensation for every loss the injury caused.
Economic damages cover your measurable financial losses:
Non-economic damages cover what's harder to put a dollar figure on:
Punitive damages are also available in Arizona. When a company knowingly sells a dangerous product, the court can award punitive damages to punish that behavior. Our attorneys secured a $161 million verdict that included $150 million in punitive damages against a manufacturer who knowingly put a dangerous product on the market.
You have two years from the date of your injury to file a product liability lawsuit in Arizona. That deadline comes from A.R.S. § 12-542. Miss it and you lose the right to file.
But the clock doesn't always start on the day the injury happens. Arizona's discovery rule says the deadline begins when you knew, or should have known, about the injury and its cause.
This matters with defective products. Some injuries don't show up right away. A medical device that slowly fails inside your body. A household chemical that causes problems after months of exposure. You wouldn't know you were hurt until later, and the law accounts for that.
Don't wait to find out where you stand. A short phone call can tell you whether you still have time.
If a product just hurt you or someone in your family, what you do next matters. Here's your checklist.
Tucson's dry climate helps preserve physical evidence longer than humid areas. But UV exposure near the Catalina Foothills can degrade product packaging and labels fast. Act quickly.
Product liability cases aren't standard personal injury claims. You're going up against manufacturers with in-house legal teams, insurance companies, and corporate resources built to minimize payouts.
Here's what we bring to your case:
With over 250 years of combined experience in personal injury law, The Simon Law Group works on contingency. You pay nothing unless we win.
Product cases are one of the more of the injury cases we take where early expert involvement decides everything — you need a qualified engineer on the defective item before the manufacturer has a chance to swap it out.
Our attorneys have handled personal injury cases across Arizona and California. We know how Tucson insurance companies operate, and we know how to push back.
That number reflects real results for real families — medical bills paid, lost wages recovered, and futures protected.
You pay nothing upfront. Our fee comes out of your settlement or verdict. If we do not win your case, you owe us nothing.
Accidents do not follow business hours. Neither do we. Call (602) 905-7766 any time — nights, weekends, and holidays.
We serve Tucson clients from our Phoenix office at 2700 N Central Ave, Suite 320. We know Arizona roads, courts, and insurance adjusters — and we travel to meet you when it matters.
“After a crash, you need a team that answers the phone, explains your options, and fights for every dollar you are owed. That is what we do at The Simon Law Group.”
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Yes. Arizona law allows claims against any party in the chain of distribution. You must show the product was defective and caused your injury.
A product with a design flaw, manufacturing error, or inadequate safety warning that makes it unreasonably dangerous when used as intended.
Generally two years from the date of injury under A.R.S. § 12-542. The discovery rule may extend this if the defect was hidden.
The defective product itself, medical records, photos of injuries, purchase receipts, and any recall notices related to the product.
Most Tucson product liability attorneys work on contingency. You pay nothing unless your case results in a recovery.
Auto parts, medical devices, children's toys, power tools, and household appliances are among the most common defective products in Arizona claims.
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