Defective Products Lawyers in Mobile, Alabama
Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Mobile, Alabama, and the Surrounding Communities
When you purchase a product, you trust it’s safe. But defective household appliances, e-bikes, power tools, and other products injure thousands of people every year.
If a dangerous or defective product has harmed you or someone you love in Mobile, Alabama, getting experienced legal guidance quickly can make all the difference in protecting your rights and securing the compensation you deserve.
Tobias & Comer Law has recovered over $100 million for clients throughout the Mobile area, including a $3.4 million products liability jury verdict and a recent $7.8 million settlement for a client injured by a defective bike. We work each client’s case personally, from start to finish, providing compassionate representation backed by over 75 years of combined legal experience.
What Is Product Liability?
Product liability law holds manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable when their defective products cause harm. In Alabama, you can pursue compensation when a product injures you due to a manufacturing defect, design defect, or failure to warn.
Manufacturing defects occur when something goes wrong during production. A battery that wasn’t properly sealed or a tire with a structural flaw are examples that make individual products dangerous.
Design defects exist when the product itself is inherently dangerous. A vehicle without adequate braking power for its motor capacity creates unreasonable risks even when manufactured correctly.
Failure to warn cases focus on inadequate safety information. Manufacturers must warn users about dangers that can’t be eliminated through design.
Alabama recognizes strict liability for defective products. This means you don’t need to prove the manufacturer was negligent, only that the product was defective and that defect caused your injury.
Common Defective Products We Handle
E-Bikes and Electric Scooters
E-bikes have become increasingly popular along the Alabama Gulf Coast, but they’ve also led to rising injuries from high-speed crashes.
Battery fires and explosions can cause severe burns. Malfunctioning throttle controls can lead to sudden, dangerous acceleration. Inadequate braking systems often fail when riders need them most. Structural failures in frames or wheels can cause catastrophic crashes.
As e-bikes become more common on the streets of downtown Mobile and scenic routes through Daphne, Fairhope, and Gulf Shores, we’re seeing more serious injuries from these products.
Motor Vehicle Components
Defective auto parts cause devastating accidents on Alabama roads. When tires separate from vehicles at highway speeds or airbags fail to deploy in crashes, the results can be catastrophic. Our firm has extensive experience with vehicle component cases, including our recent $1,318,000 verdict in a wheel separation case.
Workplace Equipment and Industrial Machinery
Workers at the Port of Mobile, shipyards, construction sites, and industrial facilities depend on safe equipment. Construction equipment lacking proper safety guards, forklifts with defective steering or braking systems, and power tools that malfunction can cause life-changing injuries. Maritime equipment used on vessels must also be reliable, as defects can lead to catastrophic injuries in dangerous work environments.
Consumer Products and Household Items
Everyday household items can be dangerously defective. Appliances that overheat and cause fires, furniture that tips over unexpectedly, and children’s products with choking hazards or toxic materials put families at risk. Electronics with inadequate insulation and kitchen devices with safety defects have all caused serious injuries to consumers who trusted these products would be safe.
Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals
Defective medical products can have life-threatening consequences. Implanted devices that fail, prescription drugs with undisclosed side effects, and medical equipment that malfunctions during critical procedures have all harmed patients who depended on these products.
How Product Liability Cases Work in Alabama
Investigation and Evidence
Building a strong product liability case requires immediate and thorough investigation.
We preserve the defective product as critical evidence, collect medical records, and work with engineers and product safety specialists to establish how the defect occurred and caused your injury. These technical evaluations are essential to building compelling cases against manufacturers and their legal teams.
Alabama’s Statute of Limitations
You have two years from the date of your injury to file a product liability lawsuit in Alabama.
This deadline is absolute, and missing it eliminates your right to compensation entirely. Critical evidence can also be lost or destroyed as time passes. Early legal intervention protects your case and preserves vital proof.
Settlement and Trial
Manufacturers typically have substantial legal resources and experienced defense teams working to minimize their liability.
We negotiate from a position of strength, backed by thorough investigation and expert analysis. When fair settlements cannot be reached, we’re fully prepared for trial. Attorney Desi Tobias has tried more than 100 civil jury trials over 30+ years, while attorneys Bryan Comer and Lacey Smith each bring nearly two decades of litigation experience.
Compensation in Defective Product Cases
When a defective product injures you, you may be entitled to recover several types of damages.
Economic damages include medical expenses (past and future), hospital bills, surgery costs, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. You can also recover lost wages and compensation for reduced earning capacity if your injury prevents you from returning to your previous job.
Non-economic damages compensate you for pain and suffering, emotional distress and trauma, loss of enjoyment of life, permanent disability or disfigurement, and loss of consortium.
Punitive damages may be available in cases involving particularly reckless conduct, such as manufacturers knowingly selling dangerous products despite awareness of defects.
Why Choose Tobias & Comer Law
Proven Results Against Major Manufacturers
Our track record speaks for itself. We have recovered over $100 million for clients, including a $3.4 million products liability verdict, a $1,318,000 jury verdict in a 2024 wheel separation case, a $12.6 million brain injury settlement, and a $7 million personal injury verdict.
These results reflect our ability to take on manufacturers and their legal teams successfully.
Resources to Handle Complex Cases
Product liability cases require significant resources. We have the financial capacity to hire top engineers, product safety experts, and medical specialists needed to prove your case.
We invest in comprehensive testing, detailed investigations, and expert analysis that builds compelling evidence against manufacturers. Our contingency fee arrangement means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys
All three of our attorneys hold AV Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards. They also have been recognized as Super Lawyers, reflecting their skill in handling complex litigation.
Unique Defense Perspective
Attorney Lacey Smith spent 15 years as a partner at a prominent insurance defense firm before joining Tobias & Comer Law in 2022. Her experience representing manufacturers and insurance companies gives us invaluable insight into their strategies and tactics. We know how they evaluate cases, what defenses they’ll raise, and how to counter their arguments effectively.
Deep Mobile Area Roots
Attorney Desi Tobias is a Mobile native and McGill-Toolen graduate who has practiced here for more than 30 years. Attorneys Bryan Comer and Lacey Smith both grew up in the Mobile area and all three attorneys have children in local schools, sports, and are heavily invested in community organizations.
We understand the communities we serve throughout Mobile County, Baldwin County, and the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Personal Attention
We work each client’s case personally, from start to finish. You won’t be passed off to paralegals or junior attorneys.
This reflects our core belief in real people helping real people, with compassion and respect.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my injury was caused by a defective product?
If a product malfunctioned, broke, or behaved unexpectedly during normal use and caused your injury, it may have been defective. The best step is to preserve the product and contact our firm immediately for a professional evaluation of your potential claim.
What should I do immediately after being injured by a defective product?
Seek medical attention immediately. Preserve the product exactly as it was. Do not repair it, throw it away, or return it to the store. Take photographs of the product, accident scene, and your injuries. Keep all packaging, manuals, and receipts. Then contact Tobias & Comer Law right away so we can begin investigating and protecting your rights.
Can I still recover compensation if I was partially at fault?
Alabama follows contributory negligence rules, which can be complex in product liability cases. The attorneys at Tobias & Comer Law understand how to address these concerns and protect your rights under Alabama law. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
What if I don’t have a receipt for the product?
You can still pursue a product liability claim without a receipt. Product liability law protects all users of defective products. Our firm knows how to establish the product’s origin through other evidence. Contact us to discuss your situation.
How long does a product liability case take?
The timeline varies based on case complexity, injury severity, and whether the case settles or goes to trial. Some cases resolve within months, while complex cases may take longer. We work efficiently while building the strongest possible case to maximize your recovery.
What types of damages can I recover?
You may recover economic damages including medical expenses and lost wages. Non-economic damages compensate for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. Punitive damages may also be available in certain cases. We’ll evaluate your specific situation during your free consultation.
Contact Our Mobile Defective Products Attorneys Today
If a defective product or faulty equipment has injured you in Mobile, Alabama, contact Tobias & Comer Law immediately for a free consultation.
Time is critical. Evidence must be preserved before it’s lost, witnesses need to be interviewed while memories are fresh, and Alabama’s two-year statute of limitations means delays can cost you your right to compensation.
We serve clients throughout Mobile County, Baldwin County, and surrounding communities including Daphne, Spanish Fort, Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Saraland, and Satsuma.
Call (251) 432-5001 or email info@tobiascomerlaw.com today. You can also visit our office at 1203 Dauphin Street in Mobile.
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