Buying or receiving a new product can be fun and exciting. Whether it is a new toy, electronic device, or vehicle, you expect that product to work. If it does not work, the product might be defective and even dangerous. If you were injured due to a damaged or defective product, a New Orleans defective product lawyer may be able to help you fight for compensation to recover your damages.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you build a defective product case to pursue compensation. You trusted a product, and the product failed you. Call us today at (504) 777-7777 to see what options are available to you.
A Defective Produce May Involve More than One Liable Party
Louisiana has an act called the Louisiana Products Liability Act. This prevents manufacturers from creating a dangerous product without repercussions. According to the Louisiana Revised Statutes (RS) §9:2800.54, you may be able to hold a manufacturer liable for injuries if:
- The product’s composition or construction caused danger
- The manufacturer did not give an adequate warning for possible dangers
- The product’s design caused danger
Different parties may be held liable for your damages, depending on how the product was defective. These parties may include:
- The product manufacturer
- The company who made the product
- The wholesaler
- The store who sold the product to consumers
How a product is defective may determine which party or parties may be held liable for the harm they cause to others. You must be able to prove how the product is defective and who caused it if you decide to pursue compensation.
A New Orleans defective product lawyer can help you build your case. After reviewing your situation’s evidence, they may be able to determine which party (or parties) should be held responsible for your injuries. Call (504) 777-7777 for a free consultation with Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers. You can discuss your legal options with one of our team members.
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Products May Be Defective in One of Three Ways
There are three ways a product might be defective. Product defects may occur in their design, manufacturing, or labeling. Depending on where in the process the product was made defective, one or more companies may be held responsible for your injuries.
Defective Design
A defective design occurs when the actual design of the product is defective. If the design error is not caught in time, it may affect all the products created. In this case, the company that designed the product may be responsible for your damages and injuries.
Manufacturing Defects
A manufacturing defect occurs when the actual product is being created. Because the defect is not design-related, it might only affect a few products, which can be recalled and replaced.
Warning Labels
Warning label defects occur when a label fails to warn consumers that a product has the ability to be hazardous if proper precautions are not taken. The warning label must be clearly visible to the user of the product. If the warning label is not visible, this may be considered a failure to warn defect.
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Any Product Can Become Defective
Any product that is made has the potential to become defective. Some products experience more defects than others. The following are three common types of defective products found in today’s markets:
Children’s Toys
Children’s toys can easily have a dangerous design. From choking hazards to sharp objects, these toys have the capability to injure a child.
Vehicles
Vehicles go through extensive testing before they are released to the public. Even after testing, there might still be defective parts. The smallest defective vehicle part can have a disastrous effect, causing an accident on the road.
Household Appliances
Defective household appliances can have severe effects. A faulty microwave, oven, curling iron, or dishwasher may damage your home or injure you and your family.
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Your Lawyer May Help You Pursue Multiple Damages
If you were injured due to a defective product, you should not be left with the financial burden that your injuries caused. The cost of damages and injuries from a defective product can add up quickly. In your pursuit of compensation, your lawyer may fight for the following damages to be covered:
Medical Expenses
Medical expenses may include costs for doctor’s visits, hospitalization stays, blood tests, imaging exams, medication, and surgeries. Depending on how severe your injuries are, you may also require long-term medical care or assistive devices, which you may include in your compensation letter.
Property Damage Costs
Defective products that are flammable may cause a fire if set off, which might damage your home, car, personal items, or any other form of property. Another example might involve a defective vehicle part, which could cause a car accident and damage your vehicle.
Loss of Income
If your injury caused you to miss work, you might be entitled to receive compensation for your lost wages. Whether it was just a few days missed at work, or you lost your job completely, your lawyer may account for these losses when pursuing compensation for you.
Pain and Suffering
The pain and suffering you endured because of a defective product should not go unaccounted for. This type of damage may include the physical and emotional pain you went through due to your injuries.
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Let Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Help You with Your Case
As stated by the Louisiana Civil Code (CC) §3492, you generally have up to one year after your accident or injury to file a lawsuit. A New Orleans defective product lawyer can help you fight for the compensation you need.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers wants to help you build your defective product case. During negotiations or a court trial, we can represent you to give you a fair fight against other legal defense teams and insurance companies. Call us today at (504) 777-7777 for a free case review.
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