Whenever you purchase a product, you expect it to work as advertised. You may not even consider whether the product is safe—that should be a given. Too often, though, product manufacturers and sellers put consumers at risk, and injuries and deaths are the tragic consequence.
If you have suffered injuries or lost a loved one because of a dangerous product, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers wants to get justice for you. A Ville Platte product liability lawyer from our firm will seek compensation for your medical bills and other damages.
Who Can Bring a Product Liability Case in Ville Platte?
We generally represent those who have either suffered injuries or lost a loved one because of defective products. In some cases, products are not defective, but instead are inherently dangerous due to a poor design.
You may pursue a product liability case in response to a product that was:
- Dangerously designed: Manufacturers may design a dangerous product without realizing it. By the time the manufacturer has determined an unsafe design concept, substantial funding already may have gone into the product. The manufacturer may choose to release the product even though its design is inherently dangerous, putting countless consumers at risk of injury and death.
- Made with cheap materials: A manufacturer may try to cut costs and increase margins by using cheap materials. These materials may prove defective, especially as a consumer uses a product repeatedly. Such defects can cause injury, and an injured consumer may seek a financial recovery from the negligent manufacturer.
- Made with one or more defective parts: Even if a product’s materials are not cheap, they can still be defective. A single defect can turn an otherwise safe product into a lethal one.
Manufacturers have a duty to design their products with safety in mind. Just as importantly, manufacturers must test their products thoroughly. If a product shows any indication of danger, the manufacturer should refrain from releasing the product. If a product is already on the market when defects emerge, the manufacturer should recall the product as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, product manufacturers sometimes determine that it is more expensive to recall a product than to put the consumer in danger. These manufacturers may accept the cost of lawsuits because it is less expensive than recalling or shelving their product.
As personal injury attorneys, it is our mission to ensure that manufacturers pay for intentionally or unintentionally endangering victims like you.
Product Manufacturers Must Issue Warnings to Protect the Consumer
Some products are dangerous even when they do not have defects or poor design. A lawnmower, for example, poses a danger even when used properly. When a product is dangerous by nature, manufacturers must issue all necessary warnings.
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) explains that manufacturers must issue certain warnings for a variety of products, including:
- Art products
- Adhesives
- Bunk beds
- Cosmetics
- Drugs
- Fireworks
- Mattresses
- Certain baby toys
If you have purchased a product, there is a good chance that regulators require it to contain certain warnings. If a manufacturer has not provided necessary warnings and you or a loved one suffered harm as a result, a Ville Platte product liability lawyer from our firm will seek appropriate compensation for your damages.
Louisianans spend their hard-earned money on products of all kinds, and they have a reasonable expectation that the products will be safe. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers fights for financial justice when product manufacturers endanger consumers.
Recoverable Damages in Product Liability Cases
Our attorneys represent clients with vastly different losses. The types of injuries you have suffered, your health response to those injuries, and the other details of your case will be important to us. We will make a comprehensive record of your damages, which may include:
- Pain and suffering
- Medications, therapy, counseling, and other treatments for pain and suffering
- Lost income
- Lost earning power
- Medical expenses
- Scarring or other forms of disfigurement
If you have lost a loved one, you may have even more damages. Funeral expenses, lost financial support, lost companionship, guidance, and support, and loss of the decedent’s household value may be recoverable damages.
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Why Choose Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers for Your Product Liability Case in Ville Platte?
Whether a manufacturer, seller, or other party is to blame for a defective product falling into your hands, our team will pursue justice for your losses. Because our lead attorneys are born and raised in Louisiana, we take it personally when defective products cause harm to those in Ville Platte. Expect us to lead your case with an urgency that reflects our outrage towards anyone who harmed you.
As a client of ours, you will:
- Get your attorney’s phone number
- Be encouraged to call, text, or email us any time you have a question or concern
- Have the final decision over any significant decisions in your case, including whether to accept a settlement offer
- Receive compassion and respect from our entire team
You will not pay our firm any compensation up front. If we get a financial recovery for you, we will receive a portion. If we do not succeed (though we always plan to win for our clients), you will not pay us any fee.
We want to lessen your stress during this time. By making our fee structure favorable to the client and handling the entire legal process for you, we hope to achieve this goal.
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How Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Can Help
Our attorneys, investigators, and paralegals will handle every part of your product liability case in Ville Platte, which may include:
- Collecting evidence that the product in question is dangerous
- Proving that certain parties, possibly including the product manufacturer, were negligent
- Documenting and calculating your damages
- Seeking a settlement to cover your damages
- Taking your case to court, if necessary
We will protect your rights and manage your lawsuit every step of the way. This will allow you to focus on recovery without worrying about your case.
Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Today for a Free Consultation
You should not wait to hire a Ville Platte product liability lawyer from our firm. We may have a limited time to file your personal injury or wrongful death case, and your call will be the first step in the legal process.
Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today for your free consultation.
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