Your first concern should be your health. Once you are reasonably sure that your health is no longer in danger, be sure to preserve all the evidence that you can. If the scene of the incident can be left undisturbed, then cordon it off until an expert can examine the scene of the incident. At a bare minimum do the best that you can to preserve as many parts of the product as possible either by taking physical control of the parts or by taking photographs of the items. In addition, gather information regarding any witnesses to the incident. Finally, contact an attorney immediately.
The manufacturer and seller may both be responsible for your injuries, depending on the nature of your injuries, where your accident took place, and other circumstances.
In some jurisdictions a manufacturer or seller of a product maybe held liable for injuries caused by their products regardless of whether or not the manufacturer or seller was negligent. This concept is generally confined to products that are unreasonably dangerous and defective.
No. Like any claim, a products liability case can be settled without going to court. Because of the complex nature of these cases, however, a large number of them do proceed to litigation. However, even in those cases where litigation is necessary, it is not uncommon for a case to settle prior to an actual trial.
Yes. While it is beneficial to have the product so that we can examine it and use it as evidence in your case, that is not always necessary. In many instances we can proceed without the actual product. The best thing to do is to call us as soon as possible after you are injured for a free consultation. We can advise you as to whether or not we need the product in order to assist you.
Yes, you can make a products liability claim even for a product that has not been recalled. The government makes decisions on whether or not to recall a product. There are a lot of factors that go into determining whether it is appropriate to recall a product that have nothing to do with whether or not the product that injured you is defective. Moreover, the fact that a product has been recalled may not even be admissible at the trial of the matter.
You can make a product liability claim for any type of product, including vehicles, consumer products, household products, food items, heavy machinery and any other type of product. We can help you determine not only the particular product responsible for your injury, but also establish any mitigating circumstances that may have an impact on the possible outcome of your case.
In addition, although there are many examples of prescription drug- or medically-related products, we have had direct legal experience involving the following:
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