It’s already enough of a burden that you are having to recover from an injury that isn’t your fault, but you’re also having to pay out of pocket or cover what your insurance won’t just to receive medical care. So, you’re injured, out of money, and falling behind on your bills, and you’re wondering if you’ll ever see a dime of that money back.
With the help of our Chalmette product liability lawyer, you can stand up against the company that put you in this position and finally experience financial relief. Our personal injury lawyers have experience resolving cases like yours, and we want to help you, too.
How Much Compensation Can I Claim For A Defective Product Injury?
Compensation in product liability claims is determined on a case-by-case basis. As such, we take the time to understand the unique challenges you face so that we can accurately estimate every way the injury has impacted your life.
While we can’t give you a personalized estimate without a thorough case evaluation, product liability clients commonly receive compensation for:
- Current and ongoing medical bills and rehabilitation costs
- Physical, mental, and emotional pain and suffering
- Lost income and other work-related benefits
- Reduced quality of life
- Lost or damaged property
- Any other related damages such as the cost of modifying your car or home or hiring home care
There are many other potential damages you could claim. For more information on what pain and suffering is, how we value your pain and suffering, or for answers to commonly asked defective product questions, talk with a member of our team.
Laborde Earles injury was great for me they took care of me very fast and professional. If for any reason I need legal help they will be who I use.
ClientCommon Kinds Of Defective Products For Product Liability Claims
There are many different types of product liability cases. Some common defective products include:
- Dangerous or defective medications
- Children’s products that pose a choking hazard
- Defective auto parts such as tires or brakes
- Faulty medical devices
- Manufacturing or design defects with power tools
- Defective electronic products
It’s possible you may be unsure about whether the product is truly “defective.” If you were injured by a product for any reason, a member of our team may be able to help you.
I thank God for Digger & David. I don’t know what we would have done if it hadn’t have been for them.
Rick Smith | ClientWhat Are My Legal Options If A Defective Product Caused My Injury?
There are several options available to you if you want to sue a company for an injury caused by its defective product. Once we take your case, we will help you determine the most suitable course of action based on your circumstances and then pursue one of the options below:
Mass Torts And Class Actions
When the same product harms many people, it may be possible to join a mass tort or class action to recover compensation. This is often the most appropriate way for the courts to manage a large number of similar claims as a single action rather than separate lawsuits for each person. Here are some benefits of joining this type of action:
- Litigation is more efficient because legal experience and resources are shared
- Legal costs are more affordable, as these are also shared
Personal Injury Lawsuits
This action is best suited to individual cases where one person files against a liable party.
Product liability cases may be difficult for an individual without legal representation, as these large companies are well defended and have large budgets for their defense.
A lawyer who is familiar with every aspect of your case can defend you against underhanded tactics by these companies to devalue your claim. This kind of individual attention can be helpful for your peace of mind and for building a strong body of evidence to support your claim.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientHow Our Defective Product Lawyers Build Your Case
To build your claim, our Chalmette injury lawyers begin with an investigation to identify liable parties and gather evidence to support your case. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg; we also provide full-service support for our clients by managing every aspect of your case, such as:
- Handling communications with the liable party or their insurers on your behalf
- Tracking and fulfilling filing deadlines and requirements
- Calculating the financial cost of your injuries and other related losses
- Assessing settlement offers, providing advice about accepting them, and renegotiating fairer options when necessary
- Taking your case to court if your lawyer deems it necessary
- Representing you in court and offering the full strength of our firm and our resources to fight for your right to compensation
Standing toe-to-toe with a powerful organization may seem daunting. However, with over 350 years of combined legal experience, we aren’t intimidated, and we don’t back down from a challenge.
They treated us like no other people would. Whenever we needed something they were there for us. I put my trust in them and I don’t regret it.
ClientHow Long Do I Have To File My Product Liability Lawsuit?
Per CC Art. 3492, you have 1 year to file a lawsuit from the date of the incident or from the date you discovered the injury. For those who lost a loved one due to a defective product, CC Art. 2315.2 allows one year from the date of their passing.
Wrongful Death Product Liability Cases Can Be Hard To Start Right Away
We understand that after you lose someone important to you it can be hard to think about legal recourse. You have a lot of other things to worry about even when all you want to do is heal and grieve.
At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we hope we can give you the support you need to allow you to grieve and heal in peace. Let our wrongful death lawyers handle the deadlines and the documentation for you.
Over 350 Years Of Combined Legal Experience Fighting In Your Corner
Product liability cases can be complex, especially while you’re recovering from injuries and trying to juggle all of your responsibilities and worries. Let us put our experience, resources, and knowledge to work for you while you focus on getting better. Contact us for a free consultation and to learn more about how we can help.
