Product liability lawyers act for people harmed by defective products.
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Under the Australian Consumer Law, manufacturers can be liable for injuries caused by goods with safety defects. Claims range from individual cases to large class actions.
Why product liability matters
Dangerous products can cause serious injury, and manufacturers can be held responsible even without proof of negligence.
The Australian context
Part 3-5 of the Australian Consumer Law makes manufacturers liable for injury caused by goods with safety defects. The ACCC manages product safety and recalls.
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(49)Google rating from 49 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Shine Lawyers provides legal services in Hamilton, NSW. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Class Actions and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Personal Injury+7 moreClass Actions · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Product Liability · TPD & Superannuation Claims · Public Liability · Insurance Law & Disputes · Medical NegligenceNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.4 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: vietnamese, hindi, filipino
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(48)Google rating from 48 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Shine Lawyers provides legal services in Bundaberg Central, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Class Actions and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Personal Injury+7 moreClass Actions · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Product Liability · TPD & Superannuation Claims · Public Liability · Insurance Law & Disputes · Medical NegligenceNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(47)Google rating from 47 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Nowicki Carbone provides legal services in Dandenong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Public Liability and Family Law.
Medical Negligence+7 morePublic Liability · Family Law · Product Liability · Wills & Estates · Class Actions · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Personal InjuryNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(44)Google rating from 44 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Nowicki Carbone provides legal services in Epping, VIC. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Public Liability and Family Law.
Medical Negligence+7 morePublic Liability · Family Law · Product Liability · Wills & Estates · Class Actions · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Personal InjuryNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(40)Google rating from 40 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Shine Lawyers provides legal services in Greenslopes, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Class Actions and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Personal Injury+7 moreClass Actions · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Product Liability · TPD & Superannuation Claims · Public Liability · Insurance Law & Disputes · Medical NegligenceNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(39)Google rating from 39 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
RHL Legal provides legal services in Werribee, VIC. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Personal Injury and Workers Compensation.
Medical Negligence+5 morePersonal Injury · Workers Compensation · Institutional Abuse Claims & National Redress · Class Actions · Product LiabilityNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(39)Google rating from 39 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Turning Point Compensation Lawyers Tamworth provides legal services in Bankstown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Public Liability, Medical Negligence and Product Liability.
Public Liability+5 moreMedical Negligence · Product Liability · Workers Compensation · Personal Injury · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTPNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(32)Google rating from 32 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Shine Lawyers provides legal services in Springwood, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Public Liability and Class Actions.
Personal Injury+6 morePublic Liability · Class Actions · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Medical Negligence · Product Liability · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(30)Google rating from 30 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Nowicki Carbone provides legal services in Werribee, VIC. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Public Liability and Family Law.
Medical Negligence+7 morePublic Liability · Family Law · Product Liability · Wills & Estates · Class Actions · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Personal InjuryNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(27)Google rating from 27 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
RHL Legal provides legal services in Ringwood, VIC. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Personal Injury and Workers Compensation.
Medical Negligence+5 morePersonal Injury · Workers Compensation · Institutional Abuse Claims & National Redress · Class Actions · Product LiabilityNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(26)Google rating from 26 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Shine Lawyers provides legal services in Pialba, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Class Actions and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Personal Injury+7 moreClass Actions · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Product Liability · TPD & Superannuation Claims · Public Liability · Insurance Law & Disputes · Medical NegligenceNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(20)Google rating from 20 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Nowicki Carbone provides legal services in Bentleigh East, VIC. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Public Liability and Family Law.
Medical Negligence+7 morePublic Liability · Family Law · Product Liability · Wills & Estates · Class Actions · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Personal InjuryNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(19)Google rating from 19 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Shine Lawyers provides legal services in Canberra, ACT. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Class Actions and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Personal Injury+7 moreClass Actions · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Product Liability · TPD & Superannuation Claims · Public Liability · Insurance Law & Disputes · Medical NegligenceNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consult
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(17)Google rating from 17 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
RHL Legal provides legal services in Geelong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Personal Injury and Workers Compensation.
Medical Negligence+6 morePersonal Injury · Workers Compensation · Institutional Abuse Claims & National Redress · Class Actions · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Product LiabilityNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(15)Google rating from 15 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Shine Lawyers provides legal services in Caboolture, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Class Actions and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Personal Injury+7 moreClass Actions · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Product Liability · TPD & Superannuation Claims · Public Liability · Insurance Law & Disputes · Medical NegligenceNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consult
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(13)Google rating from 13 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
RHL Legal provides legal services in Warrnambool, VIC. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Personal Injury and Workers Compensation.
Medical Negligence+5 morePersonal Injury · Workers Compensation · Institutional Abuse Claims & National Redress · Class Actions · Product LiabilityNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★3.6(9)Google rating from 9 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Friedman Lurie Singh & D'Angelo provides legal services in Joondalup, WA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Personal Injury and Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts.
Wills & Estates+7 morePersonal Injury · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Planning & Environment · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Public Liability · Product Liability · Professional Negligence
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Shine Lawyers provides legal services in Gympie, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Public Liability and Class Actions.
Personal Injury+6 morePublic Liability · Class Actions · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Medical Negligence · Product Liability · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★3.7(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Gerard Malouf & Partners (GMP Law) Parramatta provides legal services in Erina, NSW. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Public Liability and Medical Negligence.
Personal Injury+7 morePublic Liability · Medical Negligence · Class Actions · Partner & Family Visas · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Product Liability · Professional NegligenceNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Nowicki Carbone provides legal services in Ringwood, VIC. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Public Liability and Family Law.
Medical Negligence+7 morePublic Liability · Family Law · Product Liability · Wills & Estates · Class Actions · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Personal InjuryNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Shine Lawyers provides legal services in Cleveland, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Public Liability and Class Actions.
Personal Injury+6 morePublic Liability · Class Actions · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Medical Negligence · Product Liability · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Arnold Dallas McPherson Lawyers Shepparton provides legal services in Shepparton, VIC. Listed practice areas include Public Liability, Personal Injury and Workers Compensation.
Public Liability+7 morePersonal Injury · Workers Compensation · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Partner & Family Visas · Medical Negligence · Business & Commercial Law · Product LiabilityNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Shine Lawyers provides legal services in Werribee, VIC. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Public Liability and Class Actions.
Personal Injury+6 morePublic Liability · Class Actions · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Medical Negligence · Product Liability · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Turning Point Compensation Lawyers Tamworth provides legal services in Tamworth, NSW. Listed practice areas include Public Liability, Medical Negligence and Product Liability.
Public Liability+5 moreMedical Negligence · Product Liability · Workers Compensation · Personal Injury · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTPNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
Understand the next step
A practical guide to product liability
What to discuss at the first meeting
Identify the product, supplier, date of purchase and incident. Explain whether the issue is injury, property loss or a consumer remedy so the lawyer can identify the appropriate scope.
Ask how a consumer complaint differs from a claim for injury or consequential loss.
How the engagement may progress
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Provide a chronology, relevant locations and employer or insurer details, together with forms and decisions already received.
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Discuss medical, employment, incident and expense records. Ask who will obtain reports and how access, privacy and expert costs will be managed.
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Have any offer, assessment or release explained before agreeing. Clarify what a resolution would cover and whether related claims need separate advice.
Fees and the scope of work
Ask for the written meaning of no win, no fee, including expenses, any uplift and possible other costs. The phrase alone is not enough to compare arrangements.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Ask early about notice, claim and review limits in the relevant scheme. Keep the incident date and every insurer decision available for assessment.
Questions to ask a product liability adviser
What evidence should be retained?
Which party and legal pathway need assessment?
Which scheme or policy are you assessing?
Who pays for reports and other evidence?
What could I pay if the claim does not succeed?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Who is liable for a defective product?
Generally the manufacturer, which includes importers in some cases.
What does no win, no fee mean?
You pay the lawyer's professional fees only if the claim succeeds. You may still be responsible for costs such as medical reports, and in some cases the other side's costs, so ask for a written costs agreement.
How long does a claim take?
Simple claims can settle within months. Claims involving serious injuries usually wait until your condition has stabilised so the full impact can be assessed, which can take a year or more.
