Buying a product comes with a certain level of protection for the consumer. When a product is used appropriately and causes injuries, this would fall under product liability. Every product that is manufactured must come with an adequate level of safety. If you are injured when using a defective product, it is essential to contact us immediately.
Types of Products
Virtually any product may fall under the scope of product liability. These products include:
- Automobiles
- Medical devices
- Pharmaceutical Drugs
- Electronics
There have even been cases where a party was injured due to a defective cell phone battery exploding. When the cause of an injury is due to a design flaw, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries.
How the Process Works
Proving that a product was defective is very difficult, especially if the product is damaged as a result of the defect. The first course of action will be to contact a lawyer to ensure that you have experienced legal counsel that will help you take the appropriate steps to protect your rights.
If the product is available, it will be needed as evidence. You will want to save any product that has caused you injury as long as the risk of injury is no longer present.
An expert witness is usually consulted and will be the backbone of any product liability case. This witness will testify that the defect of the product was, in fact, present and that as the user, you did not have the legal right to safety that every product must provide.
Compensation Overview
The injuries that you sustained, or your loved one, will require some form of compensation. Every case will present its own level of compensation that can be sought, but the following are quite common:
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Medical bills
- Loss of the ability to work
If a person has died as a result of product liability, you will be able to seek compensation for funeral expenses as well.
Settlements are based on the current and future hardships a person will face. If a person has lost their mobility, hearing or eyesight, they will be able to seek much higher compensation as a result.
Product liability claims are very in-depth and will require the help of an experienced lawyer to ensure that you receive the compensation that you truly deserve. If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed by a defective product, contact us today.