The products we buy in stores and online are supposed to be safe. We trust that the companies that made, produced, and shipped these items made sure of that. But sometimes, companies don’t do their due diligence and end up selling products that cause physical injury and/or property damage. That’s why product liability law is so important.
If you or a loved one have been injured by a product, you may have a product liability case against one or a few different parties. You can get help from a Henry product liability lawyer to hold negligent companies accountable for the harm they caused. At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we can help you get the compensation you need to cover medical bills, lost income, and so much more.
Do I Have a Product Liability Case?
A product liability case generally requires one or more of the following:
- An injury or illness as a result of using a product as intended
- Dying from an injury or illness as a result of using a product as intended
- Property damage as a result of using a product as intended
Any of these three things can happen when using practically any product. Here are some of the product liability cases we handle at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers:
- Defective medical devices
- Dangerous pharmaceuticals
- Defective auto parts
- Tool and machinery malfunctions
- Unreasonably dangerous children’s products, like toys
A Henry product liability lawyer from our firm can assess your claim and determine whether your injury, illness, or property damage falls under product liability in Louisiana.
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.
ClientYou Can Recover Compensation for a Product Liability Injury
You can fight for many types of damages, including economic damages which can be added up quickly and noneconomic damages which are more complex to calculate. Here are the damages we can help you recover in your product liability injury:
- Medical expenses, both current and future
- Lost income, including wages, salary, benefits, and more
- Property damage, including the costs to repair or replace items
- Pain and suffering, which includes physical pain, emotional anguish, and psychological trauma related to the defective product accident
- Diminished quality of life, including temporary or long-term disability, scarring, disfigurement, mobility issues, and more that negatively impact your life
- Wrongful death, which can include funeral expenses, lost household income, loss of companionship, and more
Many factors can impact how much compensation you recover in a product liability case. For one, the type and severity of your damages can really influence how much you’re eligible for when it comes to medical expenses, lost income, and various noneconomic damages. Another factor is how old you (or your loved one) were at the time of your injury.
Luckily, the state of Louisiana doesn’t impose a cap on noneconomic losses for product liability cases. That means your Henry personal injury lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can go after the full amount of economic and noneconomic damages you deserve.
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 | ClientHow a Product Liability Lawyer Can Help You
A product liability lawyer can take care of many vital tasks that are time-consuming, overwhelming, and stressful for victims of product liability accidents. Let a product liability lawyer handle these tasks (and more) while you focus on recovery and being with your family:
- Collecting evidence of your injury
- Assessing the product that caused your injury
- Calculating the full scope of your damages
- Identifying all liable parties in your case
- Filing legal complaints and insurance claims
- Pursuing a lawsuit against all liable parties
- Negotiating a settlement out of court
- Taking your case to court
Getting a product liability lawyer can also ensure your case gets the legal knowledge and expertise to maximize your claim. You can reduce errors, speed up the entire process, and have support every step of the way.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientWhy Choose Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers?
At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, our team has over 350 years of combined legal experience in personal injury law. That includes many years of fighting for victims of product liability accidents. We’ve helped recover millions of dollars for our clients, and we’re ready to help you reach the conclusion of your product liability case.
We’re dedicated to helping victims and their families maximize their claims and get the compensation they deserve. That’s why we take our cases on a contingency basis. That means you don’t owe us anything until we recover compensation on your behalf. We also offer free case consultations so you can learn about your best options for holding negligent companies responsible for the harm they caused.
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.
ClientPossible Liable Parties You Can Hold Accountable for a Product Liability Injury
Depending on the circumstances of your product liability injury, we may be able to hold some or all of the following parties accountable for your injury:
- The company that designed or developed the product
- The manufacturer
- The company that stored and transported the product
- A wholesaler or retailer
Some factors we look at to determine which parties are liable for your injury include:
- What the product defect or malfunction was
- How the product harmed you or your loved one
- How the product caused damage
- What the source of the defect, malfunction, or other issue is
Theories of Liability in Louisiana
Per R.S. § 9:2800.54, there are four theories of liability that we can use to determine liability and hold parties accountable:
- Design defect
- Manufacturing defect
- Marketing defect
- Breach of express warranty
Our product liability lawyer serving Henry, Louisiana, can help you determine which theory we can use to recover compensation in your product liability case.
How Long Do I Have to File a Product Liability Claim?
You generally have just one year from the date of injury or from the date of discovering an injury after the fact to file a personal injury lawsuit (C.C. Art. 3492). This includes product liability claims.
Since there’s a limited time to act, it’s important to reach out to a Henry product liability lawyer as soon as possible to avoid missing out on your chance to recover much-needed compensation.
Contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Today
If you or a loved one were harmed by an unreasonably dangerous product in Henry, you deserve compensation. A Henry product liability lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can hold negligent companies responsible for harming you. Contact our office today for your free consultation.
