{"id":9630,"date":"2026-10-13T10:29:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T10:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jameshawkinsaplc.com\/?page_id=9630"},"modified":"2026-10-15T12:11:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T12:11:45","slug":"product-liability-lawyer-in-california","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jameshawkinsaplc.com\/es\/california-practice-areas\/personal-injury-claims\/product-liability-lawyer-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Product Liability Lawyer in California"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9630\" class=\"elementor elementor-9630\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32c1942 pg-bnr-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"32c1942\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac580d4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ac580d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b7ecc5 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"3b7ecc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jameshawkinsaplc.com\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c12078 bg-cmn-btn-img elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"0c12078\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jameshawkinsaplc.com\/contact-us\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get a Free Consultation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d16645 pg-dlft-list e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4d16645\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33b8c00 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"33b8c00\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94b2b57 e-con-full pg-dlft-prt e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"94b2b57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64ffb20 e-con-full gnpg-lft-cnt e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64ffb20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-294b5d7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"294b5d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-589c194 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"589c194\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When a Defective Product Causes an Injury <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d9724e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d9724e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Products are part of nearly every aspect of daily life, from vehicles and power tools to household appliances, medical devices, children&#8217;s products, and consumer electronics. When a product is defectively designed, manufactured incorrectly, or sold without adequate warnings or instructions, it can cause serious injuries that consumers did not reasonably expect. California product liability law allows injured consumers to sue companies responsible for placing defective products into the stream of commerce. Depending on the circumstances, this may include manufacturers, distributors, retailers, or other businesses involved in bringing the product to consumers.<\/p><p>At James Hawkins APLC, we investigate how the product was designed, manufactured, marketed, sold, and used to determine what went wrong and who may be responsible. We examine the evidence surrounding the defect and the circumstances of the injury to build a strong claim and pursue compensation for the full impact of your losses.<\/p><p>If a defective or dangerous product has injured you or a loved one, contact James Hawkins APLC to discuss your situation, understand your rights, and learn about your legal options.<\/p><h2>What Is Product Liability?<\/h2><p>Product liability refers to legal claims involving injuries or other harm caused by defective products. California recognizes strict product liability, which means an injured person does not necessarily have to prove that a manufacturer or seller was negligent in the traditional sense. Instead, the claim may focus on whether the product was defective, whether the defendant was responsible for placing it into the stream of commerce, and whether the defect substantially caused the injury.<\/p><p>California generally recognizes three primary types of product defects:<\/p><ul><li>Manufacturing defects<\/li><li>Design defects<\/li><li>Warning or instruction defects<\/li><\/ul><p>A product liability case may also involve negligence, breach of warranty, or other legal claims depending on the circumstances. Importantly, strict liability does not mean a manufacturer is automatically responsible whenever someone is injured while using its product. The defect must have a legally sufficient connection to the injury, and other factors may affect whether a claim can be established.<\/p><h2>The Three Main Types of Product Defects<\/h2><p>Understanding what made a product dangerous is often the starting point of a product liability investigation.<\/p><h3>Manufacturing Defects<\/h3><p>A manufacturing defect occurs when a particular product differs from the manufacturer&#8217;s intended design or from other properly manufactured products in the same product line. For example, a properly designed power tool may become dangerous if one unit is assembled incorrectly, a critical component is installed improperly, or a manufacturing error makes the finished product different from the intended design. These cases can require examining the individual product, other units from the same production line, manufacturing records, quality-control procedures, and testing information.<\/p><h3>Design Defects<\/h3><p>A design defect involves a problem with the product&#8217;s design itself. In these cases, the product may have been manufactured exactly as intended, but the design creates an unreasonable safety risk. A design defect can affect an entire product line, not just a single unit. Examples may include:<\/p><ul><li>A vehicle component designed in a way that creates an unreasonable crash risk.<\/li><li>A power tool lacking a reasonably feasible safety feature.<\/li><li>A children&#8217;s product with a design that creates an unreasonable choking or entrapment hazard.<\/li><li>A consumer product that can overheat during foreseeable use.<\/li><li>Equipment designed with inadequate safeguards around moving parts.<\/li><\/ul><p>Design defect cases can require technical analysis, testing, engineering evidence, alternative designs, and an examination of whether a safer, reasonably feasible design was available.<\/p><h3>Defective Warnings or Instructions<\/h3><p>A product can also be dangerous because consumers were not adequately warned about a known or reasonably foreseeable risk. Warnings and instructions may be relevant when a product presents a danger that a reasonable consumer would not otherwise recognize. Examples can include inadequate warnings concerning:<\/p><ul><li>Chemical exposure<\/li><li>Fire or burn hazards<\/li><li>Electrical risks<\/li><li>Toxic substances<\/li><li>Medication or medical-device risks<\/li><li>Machine operation<\/li><li>Protective equipment<\/li><li>Safe installation<\/li><li>Foreseeable misuse<\/li><\/ul><p>The issue is not simply whether a warning existed. The adequacy, placement, content, clarity, and circumstances surrounding the warning may all matter.<\/p><h2>Defective Products and Cases We Handle<\/h2><p>Product liability cases can involve nearly any consumer or commercial product. At James Hawkins APLC, we evaluate claims involving a wide range of products that cause injury because of a design, manufacturing, or warning defect. Cases can include, but are not limited to:<\/p><ul><li><b>Defective Vehicles and Vehicle Components: <\/b>Claims may involve defective brakes, tires, steering systems, airbags, seat belts, fuel systems, electrical components, or other vehicle parts that contribute to a crash or injury.<\/li><li><b>Power Tools and Machinery:<\/b> Defective saws, drills, grinders, construction equipment, industrial machinery, and other tools can cause severe injuries when safety guards fail, components malfunction, or the design creates an unreasonable hazard.<\/li><li><b>Household Appliances:<\/b> Products such as stoves, ovens, dryers, refrigerators, washing machines, and other appliances can cause fires, burns, electrical injuries, or other harm when defective.<\/li><li><b>Children&#8217;s Products: <\/b>Toys, cribs, strollers, car seats, high chairs, children&#8217;s furniture, and other products can present risks involving choking, falls, entrapment, strangulation, structural failure, or other hazards.<\/li><li><b>Medical Devices: <\/b>Defective medical devices can cause injuries when they malfunction, break apart, fail to perform as intended, or contain a design or manufacturing defect. These cases may involve implants, surgical devices, pumps, prosthetic products, or other medical equipment.<\/li><li><b>Consumer Electronics and Batteries:<\/b> Phones, computers, chargers, battery-powered products, and other electronics can create risks involving overheating, fires, explosions, electrical injuries, or other failures.<\/li><li><b>E-Bikes, Scooters, and Recreational Products:<\/b> Electric bicycles, scooters, ATVs, sporting equipment, and recreational products can cause serious injuries when a component fails, or the product has a dangerous design or inadequate warnings.<\/li><li><b>Chemical and Toxic Products: <\/b>Certain products can cause injuries through toxic exposure, contamination, chemical burns, inhalation, ingestion, or prolonged exposure to hazardous substances.<\/li><li><b>Defective Safety Equipment: <\/b>Products intended to protect consumers can themselves cause injuries when they fail to perform as intended. These may include helmets, protective equipment, safety restraints, guards, or other safety devices.<\/li><\/ul><p>A product does not necessarily need to be recalled for someone to have a product liability claim. A recall can be important evidence, but liability depends on the facts of the individual case and product.<\/p><h2>How We Investigate a Product Liability Claim<\/h2><p>Product liability cases often require a much more detailed investigation than a typical accident claim. The product itself may be the most important piece of evidence, and its condition can change significantly after the accident. At James Hawkins APLC, we approach these cases by investigating both the product and the system behind it.<\/p><h3>We Preserve the Product<\/h3><p>When possible, preserving the product involved in the accident is critical. It is important that you do not throw away, repair, alter, discard, or return a damaged product to the manufacturer before our team has had an opportunity to evaluate how it should be preserved. We may document:<\/p><ul><li>The product&#8217;s physical condition<\/li><li>Broken or failed components<\/li><li>Serial and model numbers<\/li><li>Manufacturing information<\/li><li>Labels and warnings<\/li><li>Packaging<\/li><li>Safety features<\/li><li>Damage caused during the incident<\/li><li>Modifications made to the product<\/li><li>Other physical evidence<\/li><\/ul><p>Depending on the case, an engineer, specialist, or other qualified expert may need to examine the product.<\/p><h3>We Determine Exactly What Product Was Involved<\/h3><p>Identifying the specific product involved in an injury can require more than simply knowing the brand name. We may need to establish the manufacturer, model and product number, serial number, lot or batch number, manufacturing date, component manufacturers, retailer or distributor, and when and where you purchased the product. Receipts, invoices, photographs, product registrations, packaging, instruction manuals, emails, and other records can help establish the product&#8217;s identity, origin, and history.<\/p><h3>We Examine the Design<\/h3><p>When a design defect is suspected, we investigate how the product was designed and whether safer alternatives were available. Depending on the product, this can involve reviewing:<\/p><ul><li>Engineering drawings<\/li><li>Design specifications<\/li><li>Product testing<\/li><li>Safety testing<\/li><li>Alternative designs<\/li><li>Internal design documents<\/li><li>Industry standards<\/li><li>Regulatory requirements<\/li><li>Prior incidents<\/li><li>Consumer complaints<\/li><li>Changes made to the product over time<\/li><\/ul><p>Expert analysis may be necessary to determine how a product\u2019s design contributed to the injury, and our team can help coordinate the appropriate experts and evaluations.<\/p><h3>We Investigate the Manufacturing Process<\/h3><p>When a manufacturing defect is suspected, we look at whether the product was made differently from its intended design. Evidence may include manufacturing records, quality-control procedures, inspection records, testing results, production documentation, and information concerning other units from the same product line. The goal is to determine what should have been produced compared with what was actually produced.<\/p><h3>We Examine Warnings and Instructions<\/h3><p>Warnings are evaluated in the context of how the product was designed to be used and the risks associated with that use. We may examine:<\/p><ul><li>Product labels<\/li><li>Warning language<\/li><li>Instruction manuals<\/li><li>Packaging<\/li><li>Online product information<\/li><li>Safety notices<\/li><li>Consumer instructions<\/li><li>Placement and visibility of warnings<\/li><li>Changes to warnings over time<\/li><\/ul><p>We also consider whether the risk was one a reasonable consumer would have understood without a warning.<\/p><h3>We Investigate Prior Incidents and Complaints<\/h3><p>A single injury may not tell the entire story. Prior complaints, lawsuits, warranty claims, safety reports, recalls, regulatory actions, and other incidents can provide important evidence of whether a manufacturer or seller knew about a problem. Federal consumer-product safety records can also be relevant. The Consumer Product Safety Commission maintains recall and product-safety information and a public database where consumers can report unsafe products.<\/p><h3>We Determine Whether the Product Caused the Injury<\/h3><p>Establishing that a product was defective is only part of a product liability case. The evidence must also connect the defect to the injury. We examine:<\/p><ul><li>How the product was being used<\/li><li>Whether the use was reasonably foreseeable<\/li><li>What happened immediately before the incident<\/li><li>How the product failed<\/li><li>The resulting injuries<\/li><li>Medical records<\/li><li>Photographs and video<\/li><li>Witness accounts<\/li><li>Product testing<\/li><li>Expert opinions<\/li><li>Other available evidence<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1759ef e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c1759ef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83df270 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83df270\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"2885\" class=\"elementor elementor-2885\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ecd72c e-con-full cta-bnr-bx lft e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3ecd72c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82904f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"82904f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong>Speak with a<\/strong> Personal Injury Lawyer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a3fd86 elementor-align-center bg-cmn-btn-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3a3fd86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jameshawkinsaplc.com\/contact-us\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">schedule a consultation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d1bbbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d1bbbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What If the Product Has Been Recalled?<\/h2><p>A product recall can provide important information, but it does not automatically establish a legal claim. A recall may indicate that a manufacturer or regulatory agency identified a potential safety issue. However, each case must still be evaluated based on the specific product, defect, accident, and resulting injuries.<\/p><p>If a product involved in your injury has been recalled, keep the product and any related materials rather than throwing them away. We can review the recall notice, product information, purchase records, and physical product to determine whether the recall may be relevant to your claim and what additional evidence may be needed.<\/p><h2>What If the Manufacturer Says I Used the Product Incorrectly?<\/h2><p>Manufacturers and insurers may argue that an injury resulted from misuse, modification, failure to follow instructions, or another consumer action. That does not necessarily end a product liability claim. The circumstances matter, including whether the way the product was used was reasonably foreseeable and whether the alleged defect still played a substantial role in causing the injury. California courts recognize that strict liability does not ordinarily extend to injuries resulting from uses that were not reasonably foreseeable. For that reason, investigating exactly how the product was being used at the time of the incident can be just as important as examining the defect itself.<\/p><h2>What Compensation Can I Recover From a Product Liability Claim?<\/h2><p>A successful product liability claim may provide compensation for losses caused by a defective product. Depending on the circumstances, this may include medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life. The value of each claim depends on the injury&#8217;s severity, medical treatment, long-term effects, and other losses.<\/p><h2>What Should California Consumers Do After a Product-Related Injury?<\/h2><p>The steps taken immediately after an injury can affect the evidence available later. If a product has injured you:<\/p><ol><li>Seek medical attention. Your health comes first, even if the injury seems minor at first.<\/li><li>Keep the product. Do not throw away or discard the product involved in the incident.<\/li><li>Preserve packaging and instructions. Keep boxes, labels, manuals, receipts, warranties, and other materials associated with the product.<\/li><li>Take photographs. Photograph the product, the damage, the location where the incident occurred, and any visible injuries when appropriate.<\/li><li>Keep purchase records. Receipts, order confirmations, credit-card records, and online purchase histories can help establish when and where you purchased the product.<\/li><li>Do not repair or modify the product. Changes to the product can affect the evidence needed to determine how it failed.<\/li><li>Check for recalls. A recall may provide useful information about known product problems.<\/li><li>Speak with our team before giving a detailed statement to the manufacturer or its insurer. Statements made soon after an injury can sometimes be used to challenge how the accident occurred or the extent of the injuries.<\/li><\/ol><h2>Talk to a California Product Liability Lawyer Today<\/h2><p>California generally gives injured individuals two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, but different deadlines may apply depending on the circumstances of a product liability claim. Missing the applicable statute of limitations can prevent you from pursuing compensation, so it is important to seek legal guidance as soon as possible. Speaking with our team does not mean you have to file a lawsuit. 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data-id=\"ae4ee46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Christina Lucio is the lawyer who was appointed to my case and with everything that has gone on with me personally and the case itself she had maintained communication and was able to make it right without me having to ask. For that I appreciate her and this firm. Definitely recommend to family and friends so why not to my google family.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9512c65 hm-testi-item-sub-title elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9512c65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">-Steven Winter<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-slide=\"2\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14add43 e-con-full testi-itm e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"14add43\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b63b05d hm-testi-item-sub-title elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b63b05d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nice people and they found things apart from wrongful termination<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83072a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83072a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yeah they\u2019re great\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f44d.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc4d\" \/><br \/>Nice people and they found things apart from wrongful termination<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db09967 hm-testi-item-sub-title elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db09967\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">-Carlos Niktkolwiek<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-slide=\"3\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ac4c0c e-con-full testi-itm e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1ac4c0c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bad59f hm-testi-item-sub-title elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7bad59f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Like all cases it took time but I am very happy with how everything turned out<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fff4f5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fff4f5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>They handled my case and were very upfront and helpful. 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