Get Counsel After A Defective Product Results In Injury

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Thousands of consumers are injured or killed by defective products each year. Product manufacturers are beholden to certain rules and regulations, but many put the pursuit of profits ahead of consumer safety. When a manufacturer’s negligence results in a defective product that causes you harm, you shouldn’t have to suffer the consequences on your own. A skilled Mississippi product liability lawyer can help you hold the responsible parties accountable.

Need assistance with a defective product claim in Mississippi? Contact Kilpatrick & Philley at 601-707-4669 for a free consultation.

Types Of Product Liability Cases

There are many instances in which a defective product may result in physical injury for the consumer.

Common product failures that can lead to product liability cases include:

• Tires that blow out at high speeds
• Malfunctioning air bags
• Children’s toys, cribs and other products
• Defective medical devices
• Harmful prescription drugs
• Improperly working brakes
• Malfunctioning lawnmowers
• Water heater defects
• Any product with faulty parts
• Sports equipment defects
• Defective car or truck parts

There are many, many more instances in which a product may fail and cause the user or people nearby harm. Defective products can result in anything from minor to major injuries and even death, which is why it’s essential to seek the assistance of a Mississippi products liability lawyer who can help you determine who is responsible for a defective product.

The Three Types Of Defects Under Mississippi Law

Under the Mississippi Product Liability Act (MPLA), every claim must fit into one of three legally recognized defect categories. This helps identify how the product became unsafe, allowing those injured by the item pursue a legal remedy.

Design Defects

This defect exists when the product is unsafe before it is ever produced. Design flaws are embedded in the blueprint itself, meaning every unit with that design carries the same inherent danger. These cases often require showing that a safer alternative design was available but not used.

Manufacturing Defects

A manufacturing defect occurs when something goes wrong during the construction or assembly process. While the product may have been designed safely, a deviation from the specifications during production made the item unsafe. Demonstrating errors like missing components, improper materials or structural weaknesses can strengthen a product liability claim.

Marketing Defects – Failure To Warn

A marketing defect arises when a product lacks proper instructions or warnings about hazards that are not obvious to the average user. Even a well-designed and well-made product can be dangerous if consumers are not told how to use it safely or are not warned about foreseeable risks.

The Mississippi Statute Of Limitations

In Mississippi, injured consumers have three years to file a product liability lawsuit under Miss. Code §15-1-49. Mississippi also follows a strict discovery rule, which means the filing period begins when the injury was discovered or should have been discovered through ordinary awareness. 

The Concept Of Strict Liability

Mississippi follows strict liability principles, meaning that an injured person does not always need to prove the manufacturer acted carelessly. The focus is on whether the product was defective and unreasonably dangerous when it left the manufacturer’s control. This allows harmed consumers to pursue compensation even when they cannot identify a specific negligent act.

The Innocent Seller Exception

State law generally shields retailers and distributors who passed the product along the supply chain without altering it, considering them more as conduits rather than responsible parties. In most cases, the manufacturer is the proper target because it designed, produced or labeled the product. A seller may only be sued if it exercised control over the product, modified it or provided independent warranties that contributed to the harm.

Suffering Due To Dangerous Products? Call 601-707-4669.

Kilpatrick & Philley provides each and every client with personalized, one-on-one legal guidance. Our Mississippi personal injury lawyers can navigate the process of filing a product liability claim for you and will work tirelessly to recover any and all compensation you are owed.

Our experienced team will answer all of your questions with straightforward, honest answers and will draw on our years of legal experience to represent you throughout the process. We’ve handled an array of complicated product liability cases, taking on big manufacturers like Toyota and Yamaha. No matter the complexity of your unique situation, Kilpatrick & Philley has the skills, resources and real-world experience to aggressively advocate for your rights.

To schedule your free, no-obligation case evaluation with a Mississippi personal injury attorney, call our firm at 601-707-4669.