Your Local Product Liability Lawyer in Eugene, OR
Harmed by a product you trusted? Larwick Injury Law gives you local, experienced legal care for injuries caused by dangerous or defective products.
Your Local Product Liability Lawyer in Eugene, OR
Harmed by a product you trusted? Larwick Injury Law gives you local, experienced legal care for injuries caused by dangerous or defective products.
You Expect the Things You Buy to be Safe
You expect the products you buy to be safe. When they're not—and someone gets hurt—it’s more than frustrating. It’s infuriating.
A defective product case can involve almost anything: a car part that fails, a power tool with no guard, a medical device that breaks down inside you, a space heater that catches fire, or a child's toy that should never have been sold. These cases are hard to prove, and big companies fight them with deep pockets. That's exactly why you want an experienced product liability lawyer in your corner.
At Larwick Injury Law, we help people across Eugene, the Willamette Valley, and all of Oregon figure out what went wrong, who's responsible, and how to hold them accountable. If you're searching for a defective product attorney, you're in the right place. We'll give you honest answers, free.
What to Expect
Here’s what it looks like when the Larwick team takes on your product injury case.
We Preserve the Product and the Evidence
The item itself can make or break your case. We're equipped to store, inspect, and analyze physical evidence, and to keep it safe all the way to trial.
We Work with Experts to Prove the Defect
These cases often involve a technical or engineering flaw. We consult with qualified experts to show how the product failed and why it matters.
We Map the Chain of Responsibility
A defective product can pass through many hands. From the manufacturer to the retailer, we identify every party that may be liable and pursue every path to justice.
The Compensation
You Deserve
A defective product injury can cost you far more than a hospital bill. As your product liability attorneys, we fight to recover compensation for:
Lost income or reduced earning power
Medical treatment and long-term care
Pain and emotional suffering
Permanent injuries or impairments
Property damage
Wrongful death in fatal cases
Every product liability case is different. The best way to learn what your claim may be worth is to ask. We'll give you a straight answer, free.
Holding Companies Accountable—No Matter Their Size
A product injury case isn't just a legal claim. It's a safety issue. When a dangerous product stays on the shelf, the next person hurt could be your neighbor or your kid. We treat these cases with the seriousness they deserve.
At Larwick, we pair a deep understanding of Oregon product liability law with the resources to go toe-to-toe with big corporations. We don't flinch at complexity, and we don't settle for less when safety is on the line. Product lawsuits are one of the biggest reasons everyday items are safer today than they were a generation ago, from seat belts to airbags, and that fight continues in cases like yours.
• Access to top-tier experts in engineering, safety, and human factors
• Experience with defective design, manufacturing flaws, and failure-to-warn claims
• In-house evidence storage for secure handling
• Bilingual support available
• A real person who listens and stays with you from your first call to the final outcome
• Whole-firm attention from a team that knows our community
Please let me tell you about these guys. Derek, Keith, and their staff are kind, respectful, and show a heart for achieving the best outcome for their clients. I thought my case seemed like a long shot and it might be just too much to expect someone to do on contingency. Imagine my delight when they took it on and worked it with an amazing level of honesty and integrity, helping both me and the community in the end. I highly recommend that if you find yourself in need of injury lawyers, call the Larwick guys!
I highly recommend Larwick Law. They were incredibly responsive, professional, and helpful throughout the entire process. Any questions or concerns I had were addressed quickly, and I always felt informed and supported. Their team made a stressful situation much easier to navigate, and I truly appreciated their communication and attention to detail. Excellent service from start to finish!
I recently consulted with Derek regarding a personal injury matter, and I was genuinely impressed by the way he approached my situation. He took the time to listen, understand the details of my case, and explain my options without making me feel pressured to hire him. What stood out most was that he seemed genuinely concerned about my outcome, not just what he could earn from my case. After speaking with other attorneys who seemed more focused on their potential income, his honesty and client-first approach really stood out. I left the consultation feeling better informed and confident about my options. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who genuinely listens and puts the client's interests first.
Derek and his team are the best! Derek is very responsive, detail oriented, professional and extremely knowledgeable. He genuinely was concerned about me and family. I’m so thankful to have firm that truly cares about their clients. I was hit by a drunk driver while on the job and Derek was able to jump right in and take over and start working for me. This was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders in a time of need. I cant say enough good things about Derek and his firm. Thank you for all the hard work on my case and seeing it through to the end. I would highly recommend Derek.
Larwick Injury Law is absolutely amazing! Everyone in the office has been so incredibly good to me and stood by my side every step of the way. A huge thank you and special shout-out to Derek Larwick and Keith Reed for going above and beyond to support me when I needed it most. I am beyond thankful for this team's kindness, dedication, and incredible care. I highly recommend them to anyone!
I have hired Derek Larwick twice now, and he and his staff consistently go above and beyond. Having worked with other personal injury attorneys in the area in the past, I can confidently say Derek is the only one I truly trust. Their personable approach and dedication exceeded my expectations at every turn. I highly recommend them!
Common Types of Product Defects
Understanding how a product failed is the key to proving who's responsible. In Oregon, most defective product cases fall into three groups, plus a fourth we see often:
Contaminated or expired goods — food, drugs, or other products that were spoiled, tainted, or past their safe date
Dangerous design flaws — the product was dangerous from the drawing board, so even a perfectly built one is unsafe
Manufacturing defects — the design was fine, but something went wrong on the assembly line or in the materials
Failure to warn — the maker didn't include the safety warnings or instructions you needed to use it safely
What to Do After a Defective Product Injury
Not sure what to do after a product hurts you or someone you love? Here are the steps that matter most, from people who handle Oregon product liability claims every day:
- Get medical care right away. Your health comes first, and it creates a record that ties your injury to the product.
- Keep the product. Don't fix it, return it, or throw it away. The item itself is your most important piece of evidence. Put it somewhere safe, exactly as it is.
- Save everything that came with it. The box, the manual, the warning label, the receipt, and any packaging. These help prove what the maker did or didn't tell you.
- Take photos and write down what happened. Snap pictures of the product and your injuries while they're fresh. Jot down the date, where you bought it, and how it failed.
- Don't accept a quick offer from the company. If a manufacturer or store offers you a small check or a "replacement," talk to a lawyer first. Signing the wrong thing can end your claim.
- Call a product liability lawyer. These cases move slowly and cost money to build. The sooner we start, the more evidence we can lock down.
In Oregon, you generally have two years from the date you discovered the injury to file most product liability claims, and there's a longer outer limit as well. Deadlines can be tricky and depend on your situation, so don't wait to ask. It's free to find out where you stand.
Product Liability FAQs
Find answers to your most pressing questions about dangerous product cases.
Often, yes. Many dangerous products are manufactured abroad, but that doesn't leave you without options. Under Oregon law, the U.S. distributor, the importer, and the store that sold it can all share responsibility, even if the manufacturer is hard to reach. We track down every party in the chain who may owe you, so a foreign maker isn't a dead end for your claim.
You may still have a claim. Manufacturers are often responsible for "foreseeable misuse," meaning ways people are likely to use a product even if it's not exactly what the manual says. A maker can't sell something dangerous and then escape blame just because you didn't follow every line of fine print. We look closely at how the product failed and whether it was reasonably safe for real-world use.
Maybe, but it's much harder, so don't give up before asking. The product itself is usually the most important evidence, which is why we tell people to hold onto it. But even without it, other proof can sometimes support your claim: photos, the receipt, medical records, the packaging, or reports of the same product hurting other people. Talk to us before you assume you're out of options.
A recall can actually help your case, since it may show the company already knew about the danger. But a recall doesn't replace your right to compensation. Talk to us before you deal with the manufacturer.
Usually two years from when you discovered the injury, though a longer outer deadline (called a statute of repose) can also apply, often around ten years from when the product was first bought. Wrongful death cases have their own timeline. Because the rules are tricky, call sooner rather than later.
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, which means we only get paid if we win money for you. And in these cases, we advance the costs of experts and investigation, so you're not stuck with the bill.
More than just the maker. Under Oregon law, the manufacturer, the distributor, and even the store or seller can all be on the hook. We track down every party that may owe you.
If a product hurt you and it was defective, poorly designed, or missing key safety warnings, you may have a claim. The clearest sign is an injury worse than you'd expect from normal use. The only way to know for sure is to have a lawyer look at it. That review is free.
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