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:
I
Design Defect
II
Manufacturing Defect
III
Failure to Warn
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
Automotive Defects
Defective Medical Devices
Dangerous Drugs
Industrial & Power Equipment
International Manufacturing Defects
Recreational Equipment
Home Products & Construction Materials
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.