Mackenzie Hughes partner Stephen T. Helmer recently defended a national sporting goods company in a serious case arising out of a store accident. The plaintiff, a prominent surgeon, sustained a permanently disabling neck fracture when an allegedly defective basketball stand collapsed and struck him. Due to diligent trial preparation, mock jury sessions and trial work the case settled favorably for the client during trial.

Mackenzie Hughes attorneys practicing within the Products Liability area include:

Stephen T. Helmer
Nancy L. Pontius
Louis J. Tripoli
Arthur W. Wentlandt

We have extensive experience representing design and manufacturing clients who are sued by injured product users. In such cases, a law firm's reputation can be as important as its skill. Mackenzie Hughes is known for aggressively representing our clients' interests and not being afraid to take a case through trial to a verdict. This reputation has been a significant factor in producing favorable settlements and trial results for our clients. Our products liability experience ranges from factory machinery, agricultural equipment, and store equipment to automobile and aviation products, to name just a few.