We trust in the safety of the products we use every day, and expect that the companies that make and distribute them have stringent quality assurance procedures. Unfortunately, that isn’t always true. When a company is negligent, consumers can sustain serious injuries or worse.
If a defective or dangerous product has injured you, you have the right to hold the responsible party liable for your damages. Our New London product liability lawyers can help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
At Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers, our team has recovered over $500 million in awards and settlements for injured victims in Connecticut. Contact us for a free consultation and find out how a New London personal injury lawyer can help with your product liability case.
What is Product Liability for Dangerous and Defective Products?
Product liability is the legal responsibility of manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and retailers for injuries caused by defective or dangerous products they produce or sell. If their product has harmed you, you might be entitled to compensation under product liability laws.
Types of defects that can result in a product liability case are:
- Design Defects: Flaws in the product design make it unsafe, even when manufactured correctly. For example, poorly designed car components that cause accidents
- Manufacturing Defects: Errors in the production process, either with individual batches or the product itself, such as tainted food products
- Marketing Defects: Failing to provide proper warnings or directions about a product’s use or potential risks. For example, a medication that did not include adequate instructions
If you believe your injury occurred because of the negligence of a company that designed, manufactured, or sold a product you used, it is important to contact a defective products lawyer as soon as possible.
How Our Attorneys Can Help
It is rarely a good idea to take on a personal injury case on your own. You’ll be up against large companies, their insurance providers, and big-league corporate lawyers who get paid to protect their company’s interests. You don’t want to take on the fight alone.
You have enough to worry about when a defective product injures you. We can manage paperwork, make sure you meet deadlines, help you avoid common mistakes, and communicate with the necessary parties to move your case along.
Our New London product liability attorneys can deal with insurance companies and negotiate a fair settlement that meets your needs. If need be, we will represent you in court. You can rest easy, knowing that your claim is in capable hands while you concentrate on your recovery.
How Much is a Product Liability Claim Worth?
A product liability case can be worth a few thousand dollars or many millions. Each situation is unique. Your product liability lawyer in New London will assess your damages in order to determine maximum compensation. Some of the factors involved will include:
The Extent of Your Injuries
Catastrophic and life-altering injuries are often worth much more than injuries with short recovery times. The extent of your injuries, how they have impacted your life, and the care you’ll require going forward will play a large role in determining your compensation.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are the costs, expenses, and debts you have incurred due to your injury. This may include:
- Emergency services, such as ambulance transportation or an ER visit
- Doctor and specialist visits
- Prescription medications
- Physical and Occupational Therapy
- Lost wages, if you are unable to work
- Projected future medical costs
Non-Economic Damages
In some cases, you may be able to recover non–economic damages to account for things like pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and mental anguish. Your New London product liability attorney can advise you if this is possible in your case.
Punitive Damages
In Connecticut, punitive damages may be awarded in cases of reckless indifference to the rights of others or an intentional or wanton violation of those rights. The intent behind punitive damages is to punish a defendant who was engaged in egregious conduct.
In most personal injury cases, punitive damages are unlikely. However, in product liability cases involving a large number of victims, where the court determines that the company acted recklessly or intentionally, they may be more likely.
Who is Responsible in a Product Liability Case?
Your defective product lawyer will investigate your incident and determine who is liable for your injuries. Knowing who is responsible helps us understand how to proceed with our case. Potential liable parties in a product liability case include:
- Manufacturers
- Parts or Component Manufacturers
- Product Assemblers
- Installers
- Wholesalers and Distributors
- Retailers
- Licensing or Branding Companies
- Importers
Responsible parties can include any entity in the supply chain. In many situations, more than one party can be liable for your injuries.
How Much Does a Product Liability Lawyer Cost?
Companies, manufacturers, and insurance companies have teams of powerful lawyers to fight their battles for them. It seems only fair that you should have the same. Our services are affordable for almost anyone. When you partner with our firm, you level the playing field.
That’s because we charge on a contingency fee basis. You don’t pay up front, and we don’t get paid until we get results for your case. Once your case is resolved, we take our fee from your award or settlement.
Billing this way also means you’ll know you have a true partner fighting for your best interests, because we have a real stake in the game. If we don’t win, you don’t pay.
Contact a New London Product Liability Attorney
An injury due to a defective or dangerous product can mean medical bills and time away from work you can’t afford. It would be helpful if the company’s insurance policy helped with your expenses, but the reality is you may need to fight for the compensation you need.
Our New London product liability attorneys will investigate your incident, determine who is liable, and help you get the money you need to pay your bills and cover your losses. When a company you trust lets you down, we’ll be there for you.
Our team at Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers has the experience, knowledge, and tenacity to get the results you need to begin reclaiming your life. Contact us today for a free consultation and tell us what happened.
