New York Defective Product Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced New York defective product attorneys who understand the state’s strict liability framework under Codling v.

Free to use — no fee unless you win
Matched with a New York attorney in 24 hours
30,000+ plaintiffs served nationwide

Free New York defective product case review

A New York attorney will take a look. Or call 1-833-WELEGAL.

How we match your New York defective product case

When you submit a New York defective product matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.

Case type

A defective product matter needs someone who handles defective product work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.

Size and complexity

Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.

Jurisdiction and licensing

Your matter is decided under New York law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in New York who regularly appears where your case would be heard.

Capacity and fit

Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.

Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.

Get started How DearLegal works

DearLegal provides marketing and matching services and is not a law firm. Submitting a case does not create an attorney-client relationship. Matches depend on case type, jurisdiction and firm availability.

Exhibit A

What happens with a defective product claim in New York

Day 0
It happens.
Get medical care and keep every record — photos, names, the report number. In New York, what you document now is what your claim is built on.
Within 24 hours
Tell us what happened.
Two minutes on this page. A New York defective product attorney reviews it for free and, if it’s a fit, you’re matched within 24 hours.
Weeks 1–4
Your attorney builds the file.
Reports, medical records, witnesses, camera footage, insurance policies. This is the part insurers hope you skip.
Months 1–6
Demand and negotiation.
Your attorney sends a demand and negotiates with the insurer. New York’s fault rule matters here — Pure comparative fault (CPLR § 1411) — recovery reduced by plaintiff’s fault, no bar..
Before the 3-year deadline
Suit is filed if it has to be.
New York gives 3 years from the date it happened. Filing keeps your leverage; missing it ends the claim.
Resolution
Settlement or verdict.
You pay nothing along the way. The fee — typically 33% — comes only out of what’s recovered. If nothing is recovered, you owe nothing.

Statute of Limitations: 3 years
3 years from injury (CPLR § 214(5)); CPLR § 214-c provides discovery rule for latent toxic exposure (3 years from discovery, 1 year from new scientific knowledge).
Statute of Repose: No repose
No general products statute of repose; GARA 18-year SOR for general aviation parts.
Strict Liability Standard: Codling v. Paglia
Codling v. Paglia (1973) adopted strict liability; Voss v. Black & Decker (1983) applies risk-utility test.
Comparative Fault Rule: Pure comparative
Pure comparative fault (CPLR § 1411) — recovery reduced by plaintiff’s fault, no bar.
Products Liability Statute: No code
No comprehensive code; common-law strict liability and CPLR governs procedure.
Typical attorney fee: 33%
33%–40% contingency — no fee unless you win

New York adopted strict products liability under Codling v. Paglia (1973) and applies the risk-utility test for design defects (Voss v. Black & Decker, 1983). New York adopted pure comparative fault under CPLR § 1411 — recovery reduced by plaintiff’s fault with no bar. The 3-year statute of limitations runs under CPLR § 214(5); for latent toxic exposure, see CPLR § 214-c (discovery rule). New York has no general products statute of repose, though general aviation has the federal GARA 18-year SOR. The state hosts major MDLs in the Southern and Eastern Districts and has historically aggressive plaintiff venues like the Bronx and Kings County. Major industrial product cases also fill upstate dockets — Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse.

Exhibit B

When to call a defective product attorney in New York

Does any of this sound like you? Tap what applies.

Exhibit C

Defective Product cases we take in New York

Which one is closest to yours?

Auto and vehicle defects

Takata airbags, GM ignition switches, tire failures, rollover SUVs.

Sound like yours? A New York attorney reviews it free — no fee unless they win.

Start my free review

Exhibit D

How much do New York defective product attorneys cost?

Sample settlement statement

New York · Defective Product

Recovery$100,000

Attorney fee · 33%− $33,000

Case costs (advanced by firm)repaid at the end

To you$67,000

Due today$0

Try a different recovery$100,000

$5,000$3,000,000

Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.

Most New York defective product attorneys work on contingency: the fee is a share of what they recover, and nothing if they don’t.

New York defective product attorneys work on contingency — typically 33.3% to 40% of recovery. With New York’s strict liability, pure comparative fault, and no damage caps, skilled counsel drives outcomes. Case costs are advanced by the firm.

A good attorney walks through every number at your free consultation — before you sign anything.

Get startedTakes about two minutes. No obligation.

Exhibit E

What your New York defective product compensation can include

A New York defective product recovery is built from several parts. Tap one to see what it covers.

Economic Damages

Medical bills, future medical care, lost wages, lost earning capacity, property damage. No cap.

DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Exhibit F

New York defective product questions, answered

Still unsure? Tell us what happened and a New York attorney will review it for free.

Start free review

New York recognizes manufacturing, design (risk-utility), and failure-to-warn defects under Codling and Voss.

Manufacturing defects are unit-level. Design defects affect the product line. Failure-to-warn defects mean inadequate warnings.

Yes. New York courts impose spoliation sanctions.

Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers under strict liability.

Federal recall notices are admissible.

Pre-suit offers often undervalue damages. New York venues like the Bronx and Brooklyn give plaintiffs strong leverage.

New York defective product attorneys typically work on contingency — 33.3% under standard schedule, though sliding scale applies in some contexts (Judiciary Law § 474-a — primarily med-mal).

Defective Product attorneys by city in New York

Same New York rules and the same attorneys — with what’s local to each city.

Other case types in New York

All New York practice areas →

Animal Incident attorneysNew York holds dog owners strictly liable for bites only if the owner knew the dog was vicious — ordinary negligence claims for the bite itself are largely barred.

Business Dispute attorneysNew York’s Commercial Division handles cases over $500K — and the state’s recently strengthened non-compete enforcement rules cut both ways.

Car Accident attorneysNew York’s no-fault auto regime means most minor cases stay with your own insurer — but a "serious injury" opens the door to suing the other driver.

Consumer Protection attorneysNew York’s deceptive-practices and false-advertising laws let consumers recover triple damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees — a workhorse for everyday claims.

Criminal Defense attorneysNew York’s 2019 discovery and bail reforms reshaped criminal practice — your attorney needs to know how the new evidence-sharing timelines interact with NYC DA offices.

Employment attorneysThe NYS Human Rights Law is broader than federal law (1 employee minimum), and NYC’s Human Rights Law is broader still — both with longer filing deadlines than federal.

Family Law attorneysNew York divides marital property equitably — and a 2010 reform brought "no-fault" divorce, ending the require-grounds era. Maintenance follows a presumptive formula.

Immigration attorneysNYC has one of the highest immigration-case loads in the country — the New York immigration court calendar is years out, so motions to advance matter.

Lemon Law attorneysNew York’s Lemon Law covers both new and used cars — and the state’s Lemon Law arbitration program is a real alternative to suit.

Medical Malpractice attorneysNew York has no damages cap, but judgments over $250K are paid out in installments over time — and state law caps your attorney’s contingency fee on a sliding scale.

Personal Injury attorneysNew York’s 3-year injury filing deadline and pure comparative fault are generous — but no-fault auto and the construction-site "scaffold law" carve out their own rules.

Slip and Fall attorneysNew York City requires written notice to the City within 90 days of municipal-property claims — miss it and your case is gone.

Social Security Disability attorneysNew York SSA hearing offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx are among the busiest nationwide — counsel helps you climb the hearing queue.

Workers’ Compensation attorneysThe NYS Workers’ Compensation Board runs claims through lump-sum settlements and Independent Medical Examinations — process matters as much as facts.

New York Defective Product Attorneys

How we match your New York defective product case

Case type

Size and complexity

Jurisdiction and licensing

Capacity and fit

What happens with a defective product claim in New York

It happens.

Tell us what happened.

Your attorney builds the file.

Demand and negotiation.

Suit is filed if it has to be.

Settlement or verdict.

When to call a defective product attorney in New York

Defective Product cases we take in New York

Auto and vehicle defects

Pharmaceutical drug injuries

Medical device failures

Children’s product injuries

Power tools and equipment

Household appliances and lithium-battery fires

Construction equipment

Industrial machinery

Consumer electronics

Food contamination

Asbestos and toxic exposure

E-cigarette and vape device explosions

How much do New York defective product attorneys cost?

What your New York defective product compensation can include

Economic Damages

Non-Economic Damages

Punitive Damages

Loss of Consortium

Wrongful Death

Medical Monitoring

New York defective product questions, answered

Defective Product attorneys by city in New York

Other case types in New York

Ready when you are.

Your help is just

a minute away.

Start your case

in minutes.