Have You Been Injured? We're Ready to Fight for You.

Louisville, KY Defective Toys Lawyer

Toy manufacturers in the United States are legally bound to safety test their products and to respond swiftly to consumer complaints. But despite all the beta testing that manufacturers utilize, a dazzlingly and disturbingly diverse range of defective and potentially hazardous toys make it to the marketplace. A defective toy can cause minor irritation. For instance, an out of place prong can scratch a child who sits in a defective bouncy seat. Other defects can cause terrible, permanent injuries or even death. For instance, a toy that contains loose beaded parts may break open and serve as a lethal choking hazard.

Whether your toddler swallowed a toy that ultimately damaged his intestinal track; or your child got cut, burned, bruised, poisoned or otherwise injured by a toy that failed to function as advertised, you may be able to hold the manufacturer, marketer, and other parties liable for costs such as medical bills, pain and suffering, therapies, and potentially even punitive damages. First, you need a Louisville, KY defective toys lawyer.

Don't wait. We're ready to fight.
Call us at 502.473.6540 or fill out this form.

Proving Liability in Defective Toy Cases: Not So Simple

The burden of proof on plaintiffs in product liability cases is high. You must competently and comprehensively demonstrate not only the product was flawed in some way but also that the product ultimately caused serious harm or injury. The defendants will probe your case to identify and highlight any weaknesses in your argument. For instance, say a toddler toy contained relatively sharp, pointy parts that caused scratches or eye damage. The manufacturer included instructions to the effect of: “caregivers should supervise children who play with this toy.” The defendant might, in this case, argue that you failed to supervise effectively, per the instructions; therefore, the manufacturer should not be liable.

Dozens of complicated, hard to resolve issues can emerge when you seek compensation for injuries associated with defective toys, including but not limited to:

  • Did the warning label adequately catalog possible dangers?
  • Did the child use the toy as directed?
  • Could other factors have caused or exacerbated the injury/illness? (For instance, if a defective toy allegedly poisoned a child, did the poisoning actually result from the child’s playing with the toy, or might it have stemmed from some other cause, such as tainted food or allergies)?
  • Have other children been injured by the toy in a similar fashion? If not, what made this case unique?

Getting Grounded Advice and the Legal Help You Need

Louisville, KY defective toys lawyer Tad Thomas can provide thorough, comprehensive, and compassionate legal help with your defective toy case. Not only did Mr. Thomas spend years in the office of Kentucky’s Attorney General, during which time he litigated cases against large petroleum, insurance, and pharmaceutical companies, but he also won the International Academy Trial Lawyers Award for excellence in trial advocacy. Learn more about his background and passion for victim advocacy and dial (502) 473-6540 to schedule your free consultation.

Free Case Evaluation

At Thomas Law Offices, our personal injury attorneys recognize that our potential clients are likely going through some of the most difficult times of their lives. We don't want you to have to worry about paying out of pocket for legal advice when you're just starting to learn your legal rights and options. That's why we provide free case evaluations. We'll offer our expert advice about your potential case and walk you through how we can help you.

Call us or fill out the form below to tell us about your potential case and a personal injury lawyer will get back to you as quickly as possible.

Meet Our Founder

Tad Thomas - Trial Lawyer

Tad Thomas

Managing Partner

Tad Thomas has dedicated his practice to representing plaintiffs in various types of civil litigation, including personal injury, business litigation, class actions, and multi-district litigation.

After graduating with his law degree in 2000 from Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University, Mr. Thomas immediately opened his own private practice and began representing injury victims.

In 2011, Thomas Law Offices was established in Louisville, Kentucky. Over the past decade, Mr. Thomas has expanded his firm and now has offices in three additional locations: Cincinnati, Ohio, Columbia, Missouri, and Chicago, Illinois. He is also a frequent lecturer on topics like trial skills and ethics and technology.

Legal & Firm News

Iowa Nursing Home Staff Abused and Laughed at Patients According to Records

A whistleblower retaliation lawsuit filed on Feb. 15, 2024, reveals how there was pervasive mistreatment of nursing home residents at a DesMoines, Iowa nursing home beginning as early as March 2022.   A later Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals (DIA) investigation, launched after her dismissal, confirmed the majority of those reports (and others) alleging staff […]

Read More

Tad Thomas Named Lawdragon 500 Leading Consumer Plaintiff Lawyer for 2024

Thomas Law Offices is proud to announce that founder, Tad Thomas, has been recognized by Lawdragon on the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list. Tad has been a trial lawyer for over 20 years. He founded Thomas Law Offices in Louisville, Kentucky, and over the years, his reputation and practice have grown, expanding […]

Read More

Investigators Identify the Suspected Source of Lead Poisoning of Applesauce Pouches

What started as just over 20 toddlers sick from suspected lead poisoning of applesauce packets has grown into a much bigger issue. Months later, after the initial report was issued by federal officials, hundreds of kids have been affected, and an international investigation into why it occurred has been launched. Also, investigators have found that […]

Read More
Tad Thomas on The National Crime Victim Bar Association
National Civil Justice Institute - Trustee
Tad Thomas on Lawyer Minds
Tad Thomas on American Association for Justice
Southern Trial Lawyers Association
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Ohio Association for Justice
Kentucky Justice Association
Fellows of the Litigation Counsel of America
Martindale Hubbell Preeminent
2021 Public Justice Member
AAJ Masters of Trial Law: Champion