Consumers take on a certain level of risk when they purchase products. However, manufacturers and everyone responsible for products bear a particular responsibility. They must create safe products and provide appropriate warnings about the dangers of certain products.
Suppose you experienced injury or damage because of a dangerous product. In that case, you might be eligible to recover compensation. Product liability cases can be challenging to handle on your own. A product liability lawyer from Van Law is ready to help you with your case.
Who Is Responsible in a Product Liability Case?
Product liability has to do with the responsibility of producers to make and sell products safe for consumers. Product defects can cause harm to consumers, whether it was just with one item or with a whole line of items containing the flaw. Other times, the problem lies with not providing consumers with appropriate warnings of product dangers. Producers may also fail to give consumers the instructions they need to use products safely.
More than one person or group may bear the blame in a product liability case. You may end up taking legal action against one or more involved parties, including:
- Product manufacturers
- Suppliers or distributors of a product
- Retailers involved in selling a product
Once your lawyer has had a chance to review your case, they may be able to determine who is most at fault and further recommend what legal action you can take.
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Injuries and Damages Caused by Harmful Products
The injuries caused by harmful products are vast and can range from mild to severe. For example, if a product contained asbestos, it could lead to the development of certain types of cancer. Malfunctions or defects in a medical device could lead to infection or problems with the disorder the medical device is supposed to help treat. Defective parts in a motor vehicle could lead to motor vehicle crashes and their related injuries.
Regardless of your injuries, it will be essential to seek appropriate medical care. In some cases, this may involve emergency medical treatment. In other cases, it could include following up with your doctor to ensure a proper return to functioning.
It may be a good idea to keep track of what happened, the treatment you received, and any bills or costs related to the incident. This information can be helpful if you choose to pursue compensation through a product liability case.
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What Compensation Can I Receive in a Product Liability Case?
The exact compensation amount you get will vary in a product liability case. It will depend on the damages you sustained and who was responsible for those damages. In cases of more severe injuries, you may be able to recover higher compensation amounts. Compensation can help cover medical bills and out-of-pocket costs related to injuries or other damages.
If you had to take time off from work or if you are unable to work like you used to, compensation can help to make up for some of the wages you would have made if you hadn’t used the dangerous product.
Wrongful Death Damages
If your loved one died because of a defective product, you may be able to recover compensation through a wrongful death case. In cases like this, compensation can help to pay for things like funeral expenses or compensate for a loss of financial support.
Once a lawyer has had time to review your case and its circumstances, we may be able to better estimate a compensation amount and the areas where you are eligible for compensation.
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Working With a Product Liability Lawyer
Product liability lawyers specialize in cases where products cause harm to consumers. Your lawyer will understand the laws and regulations involved in your case and can help you work through the best legal options.
Consulting with a lawyer helps you explore your legal options and get invaluable legal advice, even if you choose not to pursue compensation. It can be a good idea to reach out to a product liability lawyer early in your case. This ensures you don’t miss deadlines for filing a product liability lawsuit.
If you choose to work with a lawyer from Van Law, we will handle all aspects of your product liability case, from handling paperwork to negotiating on your behalf for a fair settlement. We will help collect evidence of what happened, the damages you experienced, and the costs you have because of damage from a dangerous product.
We Will Represent You
If insurance companies have already reached out to you, we can offer advice about accepting offers based on the amount your case is worth. We will represent you in court via a product liability lawsuit if your case goes to trial. Overall, we want you to get the compensation you need to move forward.
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How Much does it Cost to Hire a Product Liability Lawyer?
Van Law’s policy is to use a contingency fee structure. We will only charge you for our specialized legal services if we successfully help you recover compensation. Once your case is settled, we take a certain percentage of your compensation amount to cover your legal expenses from working with us.
This fee structure gives you the flexibility to decide how you want to handle your case. We can answer more questions about how we get paid once we’ve had time to review your case.
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You likely have many questions related to your product liability case. At Van Law, we will review your case for free and help you understand what options you may have in your product liability case. If you choose to work with us, we will work to get you the compensation you deserve in your product liability case.
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