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Defective Product Injury Lawsuits
How Can a Defective Product Injury Lawyer Help Me?
If you’ve been injured by a Defective Product, it’ is crucial that you know your legal rights. We know that lawsuits can be overwhelming and stressful, which is why you need the support of experienced Defective Product injury litigators to help you get financial compensation for your recovery and rebuilding your life.
When a defective product causes serious injury or death manufacturers can be held responsible for injuries caused by their defective product. In some cases, it is up to the manufacturer to prove that they were not negligent in producing a defective product. In strict liability cases, proving negligence is not required, only that the product was defective when causing an injury or death.
If you have been injured by a defective product knowing your legal rights can provide both financial relief and peace of mind.
A defective product can cause life-threatening physical injuries and trauma that can include financial damage to victims. Injured victims must deal with large and unforeseeable medical expenses, loss of wages, pain, suffering and loss of quality of life. Family members also can suffer economic loss, mental anguish and loss of companionship in caring for an injured family member.
Experience counts when you hire a Defective Product injury attorney to handle your personal injury case.
Our lawyers understand what it is like to be involved in a Defective Product injury accident and have provided expert legal representation nationwide for decades. Permanent injuries are common in Defective Product injury accidents and can have life-altering consequences.
Who Can be Held Liable for a Defective Product Injury?
A Product liability lawsuit addresses personal injuries caused by defective products. All parties involved in the manufacturing, production, distribution, or sale of a product have an obligation to ensure that their product works safely as designed and presented to the public.
When a product defect causes an injury to the consumer, one or more parties may be held liable, including the:
- Product Manufacturer
- Product Wholesaler
- Product Retailer
- Product Parts Manufacturer
- Parties That Assemble or Installs the Product
- Engineering and Design Team
What is Needed to Win a Defective Product Liability Case?
To win a defective product liability case, you must be able to prove the following:
- The injury was directly caused by the defective product.
- Product used was defective in the design, manufacturing, or marketing.
- The product was being as intended at the time of the injury.
Evidence to Collect in a Defective Product Lawsuit
You will need critical evidence to back up a product liability claim. Critical evidence can include:
- The defective product
- Medical bills
- Payroll records to account for financial losses
- Photos and videos of defect, and damage caused
- Photos and videos of injuries
- Product accident reports
- Expert and expert witnesses
- Insurance documents and policies
- Product Labels
- Product marketing materials
- Evidence that the manufacturer had knowledge of the defect, (emails, memos, documents)
How Long After a Defective Product Injury Can I File a Lawsuits?
Defective Product Injury victims should contact an experienced Defective Product injury attorney immediately after an accident. An experienced attorney understands how to deal with difficult insurance companies and know-how they try and get out of paying for a victim's injury claims.
When filing a lawsuit, the victim may not know who is responsible for causing the accident or injury. In most cases, the trial will name every potential defendant who may have had a role in causing Defective Product injury.
Whether a minor injury or a severe Defective Product injury, an injury lawsuit can take a long time to reach financial settlements. Most states allow plenty of time between the injury/accident and the deadline for filing a lawsuit. Injured victims should contact a Defective Product injury lawyer for advice on when to file.
Understanding Your Statutes of Limitations
Every state is different regarding Defective Product injuries and lawsuits. In most cases, victims have 1-3 years to seek legal action against the responsible parties for your injury. If you're concerned about your Statute of limitations timeline, a free case evaluation will help you understand your options.
Compensation Damages from Defective Product Injury Lawsuits
Compensatory damages are available to Defective Product injury victims. Compensatory damages are intended to compensate a plaintiff for losses in an injury accident. Compensatory damages in a Defective Product lawsuit can include both “economic” costs and “non-economic” damages.
Anyone injured in a Defective Product accident may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit for damages caused by a negligent lawsuit. Injury victims can file a lawsuit to recover damages that can include:
- Court Costs
- Disfigurement
- ER Treatment
- Future Medical Treatment
- Hospital Stays
- Loss of Consortium for Spouse
- Loss of Enjoyment in Life
- Lost Earning Capacity
- Lost Wages
- Medical Bills
- Medical Supplies
- Nursing Home Care
- Pain and Suffering
- Physical Disability
- Physical Therapy
- Prescription Drugs
- Property Damages
- Vehicle Repairs
Do You Have a Case? It Costs Nothing to Find Out!
Because each Defective Product injury lawsuit case is unique, it could take several months or even years to settle a claim or complete a trial. A Defective Product injury lawsuit involves the following steps;
Claim Assessment - When a claim is filed, an assessment is made to ensure you have a valid case. This assessment examines injury/accident details, evidence, damages suffered, medical expenses, cost of future care, and the negligence of the other party during your free consultation.
Investigation - If you have a qualified case, a thorough examination of your Defective Product injury will begin immediately to preserve evidence. Negligent parties will also be notified, and demand will be issued for the preservation of all evidence, including photographs, medications, medical records, and other data.
File and Complaint - Once your evidence is preserved, a lawsuit will be filed against all parties who are deemed negligent in the accident/injury.
Case Discovery - This is where case information is requested from the other parties, conduct depositions, interview witnesses, and obtain expert analyses, injury reconstruction, and medical evidence to build a solid case.
Begin Mediation - Victims and defendants will attend mediation to determine if a fair settlement can be reached. During mediation, a negotiator will attempt to make a settlement to compensate for pain, suffering, and other damages. The majority of Defective Product injury lawsuits will settle before going to trial.
Go to Trial - If no settlement is reached in mediation, the lawsuit will proceed to trial. A jury or judge will hear the case. Attorney's will present evidence and participate in closing arguments.
Settlement - The judge or jury will then determine fault and decide on the amount of compensation to award for your losses.
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If you or a loved one suffered a Defective Product injury from an accident or defective medical product due to manufacturer negligence, we can help.
We have experienced Defective Product injury lawyers that will hold negligent parties responsible for personal injuries, including wrongful death.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation case review. We can provide you with a 100% free case evaluation where we examine the details of your case and determine which legal strategies can best protect your future.
If you think you have a case, now is the time to reach out to a legal representative. If you believe that you have a Defective Product injury case, we can help you now.
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If you or a loved one has suffered a serious Defective Product Injury, it’s important to seek experienced legal help. Studies show that parties that retain professional legal counsel recover 3x more compensation on average than parties who attempt to represent themselves.
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