When a defective or dangerous product causes injury, the Louisiana Products Liability Act (LPLA) lets victims hold manufacturers accountable. These cases protect not just the injured person but the public at large.
The Louisiana Products Liability Act
The LPLA is the exclusive framework for product claims in Louisiana. A product can be 'unreasonably dangerous' due to a defect in construction or composition, a defective design, an inadequate warning, or a failure to conform to the manufacturer's express warranty.
Defective products that cause injury include auto parts, tires, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, industrial equipment, children's products, and household appliances.
Proving a Product Case
These claims typically require engineering and industry experts to demonstrate the defect and link it to your injury. Preserving the product itself is critical — do not discard or repair it. Network attorneys handle the technical proof these cases demand.
How Injury Claim Team Helps
Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured Louisianans with experienced personal injury attorneys who handle defective product cases. There is no cost to you to be matched, and the attorneys in our network charge no fee unless they win your case. Call 973-566-5599 or request a free review and a specialist will reach out within the hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on a contingency-fee basis — no fee unless they recover compensation for you. Your case review is always free and confidential.
For injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2024, Louisiana's prescriptive period is generally two years; it was one year for earlier injuries. Claims involving government entities may have shorter deadlines, so it is important to act quickly.
Louisiana follows a pure comparative fault rule, so you can still recover compensation even if you were partly responsible — your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Every case is different. Value depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical costs and future care, lost income, the clarity of fault, and available insurance. A free case review is the best way to understand your claim.