Products Liability

When a Defective Product Destroys What You Had

Manufacturers are required to sell safe products. When they don’t — and people are seriously hurt or killed as a result — Beth Klein holds them accountable. She has recovered over $1 billion for product liability victims, including landmark international cases no other Colorado attorney has matched.

$1B+

PRODUCTS LIABILITY SETTLEMENT

Landmark prosthesis class action — one of the largest products liability recoveries in Colorado history.

$13–19M

AVERAGE INTERNATIONAL AWARD

Individual verdicts in cases arising from manufacturing defects in Taiwan and China. Won solo at trial.

40 yrs

TRIAL EXPERIENCE

Colorado Super Lawyer since 2006. Best Lawyers in America. Lawyer of the Year — All of Western Colorado, 2020 & 2021.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR RIGHTS

What Is a Product Liability Claim?

Colorado law gives injured consumers the right to hold manufacturers, distributors, and sellers responsible when a defective product causes harm.

When you buy a product — whether it’s a kitchen appliance, a vehicle component, a medical device, or a piece of industrial equipment — you have a right to expect it is safe when used as intended. Manufacturers have a legal duty to design products safely, build them correctly, and warn consumers of any known risks.

When they fail that duty and someone is seriously injured or killed, Colorado law allows the victim to pursue a product liability claim. You do not need to prove the manufacturer was careless in the traditional sense — in many cases, the fact that the product was defective and caused your injury is enough to establish liability.

There are three distinct legal theories under which a defective product case can be brought in Colorado:

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Design Defect

The product's design was inherently unsafe — even when built exactly as intended. Every unit of the product carries the same flaw.

II

Manufacturing Defect

The design was safe, but something went wrong during production — a specific unit or batch deviated from the intended specifications.

III

Failure to Warn

The product was not accompanied by adequate instructions or warnings about its risks — even if the product itself was properly made.

Determining which theory — or combination of theories — applies to your case requires a thorough investigation and, typically, expert analysis. Beth Klein begins building that investigation from the first day she takes a case.

CASES WE ACCEPT

Defective and Dangerous Products We Handle

Beth Klein accepts product liability cases involving serious injury or death. The following are some of the most common types — but if your case involves a product not listed here, it is still worth a conversation.

Exploding Appliances

Pressure cookers, Instant Pots, gas grills, and other appliances that explode or catch fire due to defective design or manufacturing have caused catastrophic burns and injuries across Colorado.

Automotive Defects

Defective airbags, brake systems, tires, seatbelts, and steering components are responsible for some of the most serious vehicle-related injuries. Manufacturers must be held accountable when their parts fail.

Defective Medical Devices

Faulty implants, surgical instruments, and medical equipment can cause devastating complications. Beth has experience with complex medical device cases, including the landmark prosthesis liability settlement exceeding $1 billion.

Dangerous Drugs

Pharmaceutical products that cause cancer, strokes, organ failure, or death — particularly when manufacturers concealed known risks or failed to provide adequate warnings to patients and prescribers.

Industrial & Power Equipment

Defective power tools, construction equipment, and industrial machinery cause some of the most severe workplace injuries. When a machine fails and a worker is catastrophically hurt, the manufacturer may be liable.

International Manufacturing Defects

Beth Klein has specific and rare experience litigating against overseas manufacturers — including cases arising from products made in Taiwan and China — navigating the complex cross-border legal issues these cases present.

Recreational Equipment

Defective bicycles, e-bikes, ATVs, ski equipment, and outdoor gear — especially relevant in Colorado's active outdoor communities including Aspen, Basalt, and the Roaring Fork Valley.

Home Products & Construction Materials

Defective heating pads, electric blankets, humidifiers, electrical components, and construction materials that catch fire or fail structurally — causing injury, death, or property damage.

CRITICAL — DO THIS FIRST

If you were injured by a product, do not repair, return, or dispose of it — and do not let anyone else do so either. The physical product is often the single most important piece of evidence in a product liability case. Photograph it immediately from multiple angles, store it safely, and contact an attorney before taking any other action. Consult a lawyer before speaking to the manufacturer’s insurance company.

WHY BETH KLEIN, P.C.

Product Liability Cases Are Won or Lost on Trial Credibility

When you file a product liability claim, you are going up against a well-funded corporation — often with national defense counsel, teams of experts, and the resources to outlast a plaintiff who doesn’t have an equally capable attorney.

Insurance companies and defense teams know which lawyers settle and which ones take cases to trial. That knowledge determines the offers they make. Beth Klein has tried product liability cases solo — at the highest levels — and won. That reputation changes everything at the negotiating table.

She accepts only a limited number of cases. If she takes yours, she will build it for trial from day one and fight for every dollar of compensation you deserve.

“We stood for promoting safer products long before it was fashionable. Every verdict we win sends a message to manufacturers that negligence will not be tolerated.”

Beth Klein
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Landmark Results

Beth led the prosthesis products liability case that resulted in a settlement exceeding $1 billion — one of the largest in Colorado history. Her individual international product awards have averaged $13–$19 million.

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International Expertise

Beth is one of the only Colorado trial attorneys with documented experience litigating against manufacturers in Taiwan and China. Cross-border product liability cases require a specialized skill set most attorneys don’t have.

III

Solo Trial Capability

Beth has tried complex products liability cases solo against the top corporate defense firms in the country — and won. She doesn’t need a team of attorneys. She is the attorney.

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Peer Recognition

Colorado Super Lawyer since 2006. Best Lawyers in America. Lawyer of the Year — All of Western Colorado, 2020 & 2021. Named one of the top 500 plaintiff lawyers in the United States by Lawdragon.

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Contingency Fee

Product liability cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless Beth recovers compensation for you. The case evaluation is always free.

VI

Personal Attention

Beth limits her caseload to a small number of clients. You will work directly with Beth — not a paralegal or junior associate — from the first call through the final resolution.