New Jersey Defective Product Attorneys
At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced New Jersey defective product attorneys who understand the New Jersey Products Liability Act (N.J.S.A. § 2A:58C-1 et seq.), the state’s sophisticated mass-tort program in Middlesex and Atlantic Counties, and the major pharma cases that come out of J&J, Bayer, Sanofi, BMS, Bayer-Monsanto, and Merck — all of which call New Jersey home. We’ll match you with the right attorney at no cost to get started.
Why Do You Need a Defective Product Attorney in New Jersey?
New Jersey enacted the New Jersey Products Liability Act (NJPLA) in 1987 at N.J.S.A. § 2A:58C-1 to -11 — one of the most sophisticated products codes in the country. The NJPLA codifies risk-utility analysis for design defects (replacing the prior dual consumer-expectation/risk-utility test from Beshada v. Johns-Manville) and is the EXCLUSIVE remedy for product-related personal injury, property damage, or death. New Jersey adopted modified comparative fault with a 51% bar under N.J.S.A. § 2A:15-5.1. The 2-year statute of limitations runs under N.J.S.A. § 2A:14-2. New Jersey has no general products statute of repose. The state hosts essentially every major pharma defendant — J&J (New Brunswick), Bayer (Whippany), Sanofi, BMS, Merck, Novartis — making the Middlesex and Atlantic County Multicounty Litigation (MCL) program one of the most active mass-tort dockets in the country, alongside Cook County and California JCCPs.
When Do You Need a Defective Product Attorney in New Jersey?
Our network includes New Jersey defective product attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:
Types of Defective Product Cases in New Jersey
From the moment you connect with a New Jersey defective product attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:
Common New Jersey Defective Product Mistakes
Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:
How Much Do New Jersey Defective Product Attorneys Cost?
Typical starting contingency fee — you pay nothing unless your attorney recovers compensation for you.
New Jersey defective product attorneys work on contingency under R. 1:21-7 — sliding scale from 33.3% on the first $750,000 down to 20% on the fourth $750,000, with court approval for higher recoveries. With the NJPLA, active MCL mass-tort program, and recognized medical monitoring, New Jersey is one of the top plaintiff-favorable products jurisdictions. Case costs are advanced by the firm.
What Can Your New Jersey Defective Product Compensation Include?
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.
