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When a defective product causes serious injury, you need attorneys who will take on major manufacturers and fight for what you deserve. At Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno, we prepare every case for trial and have secured significant settlements against product manufacturers.
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Trial Lost in Over 20 Years
Product manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure their products are safe. When they cut corners or ignore known hazards, consumers pay the price with serious personal injuries.
You shouldn’t have to fight a large corporation alone while you’re still recovering from your injuries. Our attorneys level the playing field.
At Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno, we take on manufacturers who put profits over consumer safety. Our attorneys have successfully litigated defective product cases involving design flaws, manufacturing defects, and inadequate warning labels. We hire qualified experts to analyze the product and prove what went wrong.
We prepare every product liability case for full litigation. We don’t assume manufacturers will settle fairly, and we’re ready to take your case to trial if necessary. This trial-ready approach has helped us secure substantial recoveries for clients injured by dangerous products.
We represent Clinton residents in a wide range of personal injury matters. Our experience includes:
Rear-end collisions, hit-and-runs, and drunk driving accidents are causing serious injuries
Commercial truck crashes, including cases involving defective equipment and driver negligence
Animal attacks resulting in facial injuries, scarring, and emotional trauma
Premises liability cases involving unsafe property conditions
Industrial accidents, machinery incidents, and exposure to hazardous materials
Injuries from manufacturing flaws, design defects, and inadequate warnings
Fatal accidents caused by negligence, providing families with compensation for their loss
Misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and nursing home negligence
Severe burns requiring specialized treatment and long-term care
Abuse or inadequate care in nursing facilities
Traumatic brain injuries with lasting cognitive and physical effects
Crashes involving motorcyclists struck by negligent drivers
Whether your injury happened on Clinton’s roads, at a local business, or at work, we evaluate your case and pursue full compensation for your losses.
When you hire an attorney at our firm, you get access to every lawyer here. Our team works together, combining our different strengths and experience, to build the strongest possible case for your recovery.
Unlike larger firms, one of our three partners directly manages your case from start to finish. You won't be handed off to junior associates or paralegals.
We prepare every case for litigation. Manufacturers know we're willing to go to trial, which strengthens your negotiating position significantly.
We hire qualified product liability experts to analyze defects and testify about what went wrong with the product that caused your injury.
We secured a $750,000 settlement against a major pump sprayer manufacturer for a client who suffered a permanent eye injury.
From your first call to case resolution, we keep you informed and involved at every step of the legal process. Here’s how we approach product liability cases at our firm:
Throughout this process, you’ll communicate directly with your attorney, not an assistant. We provide regular updates so you always know exactly where your case stands.
We listen to what happened, review your evidence, and assess whether you have a viable product liability claim.
We secure the defective product and hire qualified experts to analyze the defect and determine its cause.
We gather medical records, document your injuries, and compile the evidence proving the manufacturer's liability.
We present a formal demand to the manufacturer and negotiate aggressively for fair compensation on your behalf.
If fair settlement isn't offered, we file suit and take your case to trial. We're fully prepared for this from day one.
You communicate with a partner-level attorney throughout your case, not a paralegal or assistant. We answer your questions personally.
We advance all case expenses including expert witness fees, court filing costs, and investigative expenses on your behalf.
Our three partners bring different strengths to every case. You get the benefit of our combined 50+ years of legal experience.
We know the Baton Rouge area courts and have practiced here for 20 years. This familiarity helps us build stronger cases for clients.
Our attorneys have secured significant recoveries for clients injured by defective products. While every case is different, these results demonstrate our ability to take on major manufacturers and win.
Client suffered permanent eye injury when hose dislodged from defective sprayer. Settled on day two of scheduled jury trial.
Case results depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each individual case. Past results do not guarantee similar future outcomes.
Let us help you!
Your initial consultation is completely free with no obligation. We’ll review your situation, explain your legal options, and answer your questions. This meeting helps you understand whether you have a case and what to expect from the legal process.
We handle product liability cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing upfront. We advance all case expenses, including expert witness fees, court costs, and investigation costs. Our fee comes from a percentage of your recovery. If we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing.
"I couldn't be more pleased with choosing Jason and all of the associates at Melancon & Rimes. I was told by several people throughout the duration of my litigation that I was in good hands with one of the best attorneys in Louisiana, and the results did not disappoint. A very efficient group that worked diligently to win my case and keep me well informed along the way."
"Great experience. They were very professional and were there whenever I called or needed them. My settlement was well worth the wait. I recommend them to anyone needing legal services. They will fight for you and get you what you deserve for your injuries."
"Jason and his entire staff are terrific. They are honest, thorough, meticulous and totally professional. You could not ask for more from a law firm. Highly recommended."
Our referral-based practice reflects the trust clients place in us. Most new clients come from recommendations by former clients and other attorneys.
Our partners bring extensive courtroom experience and specialized knowledge to product liability cases. Jason Melancon and Robert Rimes have successfully litigated defective product claims against major manufacturers, including a case that went to scheduled jury trial before settling for $750,000. Visit our blog for more insights on product safety and legal topics.
Graduated from LSU Law School where he served as Senior Associate with Louisiana Law Review. He’s been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2013-2015) and Super Lawyer (2018-2021).
Earned his law degree from Loyola University School of Law where he was a member of the Moot Court Staff. He leads our personal injury section with extensive trial experience.
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Partner since 2022, graduated magna cum laude from Southern University Law Center and served as senior editor of Southern University Law Review.
Licensed in all Louisiana state courts, U.S. District Courts for Middle, Eastern, and Western Districts, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Super Lawyers designations, Louisiana Association for Justice members, Baton Rouge Bar Association members
Only lost one trial in 20 years of practicing personal injury and product liability law in Louisiana
Our attorneys have the education, experience, and courtroom skills necessary to handle complex product liability litigation against major manufacturers and their legal teams.
Product liability claims can arise from any consumer or commercial product that causes injury due to defects. This includes household appliances, tools, machinery, vehicles, medical devices, children’s products, and industrial equipment. If you were injured by a defective product at work, you may also have a workers’ compensation claim. The defect might be in the product’s design, manufacturing process, or warning labels. Our attorneys evaluate the specific product and circumstances to determine whether you have a viable claim against the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer.
Proving a product defect requires expert analysis. We hire qualified engineers, product safety experts, and other specialists who examine the product, review its design and manufacturing specifications, and identify what went wrong. In one of our cases, we retained product liability experts who proved a pump sprayer’s hose connection design was defective and that the warning labels were improperly placed and unreadable. This expert testimony is critical to establishing manufacturer liability.
Compensation in product liability cases typically covers medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, pain and suffering, permanent disability or disfigurement, and loss of quality of life. The amount depends on the severity of your injuries and their impact on your life. In cases involving especially reckless conduct by the manufacturer, punitive damages may also be available. For business-related product defect claims, our commercial litigation team can also assist. We work with medical experts to document the full extent of your injuries and their long-term effects. In tragic cases involving wrongful death, our family law attorneys can help families understand their options.
Louisiana law generally allows two years from the date you knew or should have known you were injured to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, product liability cases can involve complex timing issues, especially if injuries develop gradually or the defect wasn’t immediately apparent. Contact an attorney as soon as possible after a product injury to ensure your rights are protected and important evidence is preserved.
Most product liability cases settle before trial, but we prepare every case as if it will go to trial. This preparation strengthens your negotiating position because manufacturers know we’re willing to fight in court. In our $750,000 pump sprayer case, we refused pre-trial settlement offers and scheduled a jury trial. The manufacturer settled on the second day of trial. If needed, our appellate litigation experience means we can continue fighting through the appeals process. Being trial-ready gives you leverage.
Manufacturers often claim the injured person misused the product or ignored warnings. We anticipate these defenses and build evidence to counter them. In product liability cases, we may hire warnings experts who can testify that labels were inadequate, improperly placed, or unreadable. We also gather evidence showing that any alleged misuse was foreseeable or that the product’s design made injury likely regardless of how it was used.
We represent clients throughout the greater Baton Rouge area in product liability and personal injury cases. Our office at 6700 Jefferson Hwy is centrally located to serve parishes across the region, and we’re familiar with local courts throughout Louisiana.
East Baton Rouge | West Baton Rouge | Ascension | Livingston | Iberville | Pointe Coupee | West Feliciana | East Feliciana | St. Helena
If you’ve been injured by a defective product anywhere in our service area, contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
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