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What Are the Damages in a New Orleans Product Liability Case?

Faulty consumer products can do tremendous damage. The law allows you to demand compensation for those damages. When it comes to these losses, the economic consequences are often the first consideration. Examples of economic damages include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Medical bills
  • Lost income or wages
  • Loss of future earning capacity
  • Damage to property

Aside from the economic costs, using faulty products can also cause physical and personal losses, referred to as non-economic damages. Examples include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental and emotional distress
  • Permanent physical changes

Our New Orleans product liability attorneys will demand damages that represent your economic and non-economic losses. We will fight for a life-improving financial award that will offset some of the negative consequences you’ve experienced as a result of this dangerous product.

How Can a New Orleans Product Liability Lawyer Help You?

A product liability lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you in a variety of ways after you’ve been hurt by a faulty consumer product.

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We’re There From the Beginning to the End of Your Case

First, we can represent you throughout the process. You can rely on us to fight for you from the minute we take you on as our client to the end of the case. We want to be a continuous source of information, security, and peace of mind while we battle for your financial award.

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We’ll Build a Strong Case with a Thorough Investigation

Whoever allowed the defect to enter into production and endanger you probably left a paper trail. With the evidence at our disposal, we can identify who was responsible for your injuries and pursue them for the compensation you deserve.

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We Will Negotiate for Fair Compensation

We can also represent you in settlement discussions with the manufacturer, retailer, or company responsible for the product that harmed you. If these discussions don’t result in an agreeable offer, we’ll fight for you at trial.

Throughout the process, we will keep you updated and make sure you understand what’s happening with your case. Every client and every case is important to us, so our New Orleans product liability lawyers are committed to doing right by you and your family.

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What Makes a Company Liable for Damages When Their Product Fails?

Most of the time, a manufacturer or retailer is not automatically responsible for damages after someone is hurt using their product. This means that your lawyer will have to prove that negligence caused the product’s fault.

Designer Negligence

If a product has an inherently flawed or poor design that makes it impossible to use safely and for its intended purpose, the designer may be liable. For example, the people who design products need to account for normal wear and tear. If a hip replacement design doesn’t account for friction between the joints, then it is inherently flawed before it’s even been put together.

Manufacturer Negligence

The company responsible for building the product must enact certain standards to ensure the quality of each item. Sometimes flawed items enter the market anyway. Or, the manufacturer uses a poor quality or incorrect part to assemble the product. If it fails as a result of these mistakes, then they are liable.

Retailer Negligence

If a product is deemed unsafe, it is the responsibility of the retailers to make sure it is recalled from the shelves, so no one else can buy it. If they do not take action quickly enough, they may be liable.

Improper Warnings or Instructions

Sometimes products contain an inherent risk. If the risk cannot be completely eliminated, they must publish adequate warnings with the item to ensure the user is aware of the dangers. Similarly, a product must have proper instructions to prevent improper or dangerous assembly.

How Can You Be Sure if You Have a Product Liability Case?

If you were hurt by a consumer product but you’re not sure if you can hold the at-fault party financially responsible, your lawyer can help determine if you are eligible to file a case. We offer free consultations to prospective clients in product liability cases.

We want you to make the most informed decision possible. Let our team look at the evidence and give you our informed opinion on whether you have grounds to seek compensation for your losses.

What if You Can’t Afford a Product Liability Lawyer in New Orleans?

Our firm is committed to helping you get the compensation you deserve after a faulty product disrupts your way of life. We believe that you deserve legal representation regardless of your financial situation, so we will take your case on a contingency-fee basis. Under our agreement, you won’t owe us a dime unless we win your case. This means that you can retain our services for no financial risk.

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