If you believe you may have a product liability, legal malpractice, or lead poisoning claim, contact the lawyers at Kelner & Kelner's New York City office and schedule a complimentary case consultation.
Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law boasts a team of experienced attorneys and a skilled auxiliary staff. We work closely with an array of experts, including medical professionals and accident reconstructionists, to ensure that our clients' claims are represented as thoroughly as possible. Our firm counsels clients on a range of cases and is based on the philosophy that victims are entitled to the utmost respect and dignity as they pursue their claims. Representing claims involving product liability, legal malpractice, and lead poisoning, the lawyers at our New York City office serve victims across the state. Contact our personal injury lawyers to schedule a case consultation and review.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 29.5 million people are injured each year as a result of defective products.
If a defective or dangerous product causes serious personal injury, product liability laws enable victims to sue manufacturers, sellers, or distributors for damages. The product liability lawyers at our New York City-based firm handle all kinds of personal injury and wrongful death claims involving product defects. Product liability lawsuits may involve automotive defects, dangerous drugs or pharmaceuticals, food contamination, asbestos, machinery or appliances, agricultural products, or unsafe children's toys. Generally, dangerous products that may cause injury can be categorized as having design, manufacturing, or marketing defects.
A defective product may be considered to have a design defect when a flaw in its design makes it unreasonably dangerous. These defects exist before the product is ever manufactured or sold. In these cases, negligence on the part of the product designer must be proven; our product liability lawyers must demonstrate that the designer ignored safer alternatives when designing the product.
When a product has not met the specifications of the designer after production, it may be considered to have a manufacturing defect. Manufacturing defects are considered to be among the easiest product liability claims to prove because the product's design can be used to show that the construction was defective and that negligence occurred.
A defective product may be considered to have a marketing defect when it is promoted in such a way that fails to warn consumers about the possible hazards of using the product. These claims may involve improper labeling, insufficient or incomprehensible instructions, or inadequate safety warnings.
As a consumer, you have rights. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a defective product, you have the right to seek compensatory damages for the injuries sustained. Contact the product liability lawyers at Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law in New York City to schedule a complimentary consultation and case evaluation. Our attorneys will carefully review your case for free and help you determine your next step.
The American Chronicle reports that each year more than 35,000 legal malpractice claims are filed against attorneys; 25 percent of these claims arise from personal injury cases.
Attorneys are trained and certified to meet certain expectations of competence and skill. When a lawyer makes a serious error, whether willful or not, and the client's case is flawed, lost, or awarded diminished compensation, the client has the right to collect damages for the lawyer's poor performance.
Our legal malpractice lawyers have handled many claims involving other attorneys' negligent or wrongful acts. You should not have to settle for an unfair return on your just claim as a result of your attorneys' actions; we can help you obtain the fair compensation that you should have received the first time around. Our legal malpractice lawyers, convenient to New York City, may litigate claims involving:
Typically, to prevail in a legal malpractice case, our lawyers must prove:
If you have been the victim of legal malpractice, contact the lawyers at our New York City office. Our attorneys adhere to the highest standards of integrity and provide clients with unsurpassed personalized and aggressive representation. Do not let the actions of one incompetent or unscrupulous lawyer paint all attorneys in a negative light. We take our duty to preserve the constitutionally-protected legal rights of our clients very seriously. Allow us to fight on your behalf to ensure that justice is served.
According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 310,000 children in the U.S. have elevated levels of lead in their blood. While this number may not seem terribly large, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently named childhood lead poisoning "a major environmental health problem in the U.S."
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lead poisoning, the lawyers at our New York City office can help. Lead poisoning occurs when the amount of lead in a person's bloodstream is too high. The body cannot cope with large amounts of lead, so excess lead within the body will have toxic effects. Once lead enters the bloodstream it can travel to tissues and major organs, including the brain, liver, and kidneys, and can even affect bones and teeth on a long-term basis. Young children and expectant mothers are particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning. Lead poisoning can also have very serious effects on adults, and those exposed to lead products and dust as an occupational hazard are particularly at risk. Symptoms of lead poisoning in adults can include:
In addition to these health problems, expectant mothers can also suffer miscarriage or stillbirth or give birth to underdeveloped babies.
Lead exposures most often result from dust contaminated by lead-based paint. Nearly three quarters of U.S. homes constructed before 1980 contain some lead paint. An estimated 3 million tons of lead still coats the walls and woodwork of American homes. Additionally, many older homes have lead pipes or pipes that were soldered with lead. This type of plumbing often results in lead exposure through the home's water supply. Industrial sites also commonly cause lead exposure. Lead smelters and refineries, battery manufacturers, iron and steel production plants, or plants involved in the manufacture of tetraethyl and tetramethyl lead may contaminate the surrounding area with dangerous levels of lead in the air, ground, and water.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of lead poisoning, you may be entitled to compensation. Our attorneys have extensive experience prosecuting lead poisoning cases. Contact the lead poisoning lawyers at Kelner & Kelner's New York City office to schedule a complimentary case review and consultation.
Serving victims throughout New York, our personal injury attorneys also handle claims involving animal attacks and dog bites. Victims, too frequently children, are often seriously injured and may suffer long-term disability and incur large medical expenses. The laws governing animal attacks and dog bites include a combination of city and county ordinances, state statutory and case law, and common law. Generally, all states hold a person responsible for a victim's dog bite injuries if the person ordered the dog to attack the victim or if the person knowingly kept a dog that had previously bitten a person or that had exhibited known and dangerous propensities.
Our New York City-area personal injury attorneys have successfully litigated many cases for victims who have been injured as a result of animal attacks. We can help you deal with insurance companies handling these claims and fight on your behalf to ensure that you receive all the benefits and damages to which you are entitled.
Elevator accidents fall within the realm of premises liability and can be caused by negligence or the failure to deal with unsafe conditions on the part of the property owner. The owner of a business or residence is legally responsible for the safety of persons on his or her property. Therefore, it is his or her obligation to repair and maintain the premises and provide an environment free of safety hazards and risks. If an elevator has been inadequately maintained or was unsafely designed, then the victims of any injuries sustained as a result are entitled to compensation. An elevator that does not line up properly with the floor can be a hazard as well and may result in a slip-and-fall accident or getting caught. Other possible elevator risks that may cause physical injury include sudden drops, jammed doors, or early closing of the doors.
If you have been injured in an elevator accident and would like the experienced trial attorneys at Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law to examine your claim, contact our New York City office. We have obtained many significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients nationwide; find out what we can do for you.
Contact Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law and schedule a case consultation if you have been injured as a result of another party's negligence or misconduct. Your initial consultation is always free. Our personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis and collect legal fees only if they obtain a favorable verdict or settlement on your behalf. Representing claims involving product liability, legal malpractice, and lead poisoning, the lawyers at our New York City-based law firm provide victims with diligent and individualized care. We have the knowledge and experience necessary to help you obtain just compensation for your case. Schedule your consultation today.