You can get professional help building a legal claim for fair compensation if a defective product injured you. In this situation, a Henderson product liability lawyer from our team at H&P Law can step in to explain your options, track your losses, and provide the dedicated support you need.
Our law firm offers six decades of combined experience in holding liable parties responsible in situations like yours. You can count on our Henderson personal injury lawyers to assist with your insurance claim or a lawsuit against the at-fault party.
Reach out to us now and discuss your next steps.
Our Product Liability Lawyers in Henderson Can Help You Get Compensation
When another person’s carelessness injures you, you may have grounds for compensation for the suffering you have experienced. You may qualify for funds to pay for your:
Healthcare Costs
Defective product injuries can lead to ongoing or lifelong health changes. For example, you may have suffered a disabling injury that a defective product severely worsened. When a product defect injures you, you should not have to pay out of pocket for your healthcare costs.
We’re here to track the costs of your:
- Emergency treatment
- Time in a hospital
- Medical tests and procedures
- Physical therapy appointments
- Medications
Lost Wages
When you have suffered a serious injury because of a product defect, you may be unable to work for some time. That may mean that you are unable to return to work in any capacity or that your work capacity diminishes. For example, your job may be impossible to do with a broken arm.
Fortunately, your compensation may include damages for your lost wages. That includes wages you have already lost and future wages or earning capacity. Talk to your Henderson product liability attorney about getting the funds you need to support yourself.
Non-Economic Losses
Getting compensation is not only about the financial losses you have suffered. You may have experienced emotional distress or other non-economic damages, also called pain and suffering. These losses are intangible but may still be worth pursuing for compensation.
Because emotional distress is intangible, you may need an attorney’s help to calculate these damages. Typically, they depend on the severity and impact of your injuries on your life. Your attorney can provide the tools you need to appropriately calculate these losses.
There Are Several Types of Product Liability Cases
When building a product liability case, you will need to identify what type of defect caused your accident. We can help with claims involving:
Manufacturing Defects
Manufacturing defects are one of the most common issues we associate with a product defect. These defects occur when something goes wrong in the manufacturing process, ranging from faulty wiring to defective materials and contamination in the chemicals used.
Design Defects
Design defects happen when an issue with the design causes a defect that makes it unreasonably dangerous. For example, the item in question may have been structurally unstable, or it may have posed a choking hazard. These defects come from the concept of the device, not a mistake in the construction of the product.
Marketing Defects
Marketing defects usually mean that the item itself may not be defective, but the instructions for use or the accompanying warnings are incorrect or faulty.
Also known as a failure to warn, marketing defects can lead to injuries when consumers do not get the information they need to stay safe.
We handle all types of product liability cases in Nevada.
Certain Products Are Known for Malfunctions or Defects
Certain products have been the frequent topic of discussion in malfunctions or defects that affected the lives of many. In these cases, when many people have sustained injuries from a specific product, there may be grounds for a class action lawsuit or a mass tort, allowing multiple individuals or groups to sue a particular company for their injuries.
For example, many medications have had recalls for mistakes made in the manufacturing process. If you were prescribed medication or received over-the-counter medicines that had a recall, you may not have known until it was too late. Now, you may be suffering severe side effects because of that mistake.
Car and truck parts are also frequently recalled due to malfunctions and defects. For example, there have been large recalls for airbags, seat belts, and brakes due to defects that led to deadly accidents.
If you believe that you have a case, contact your product liability attorney in Henderson with H&P Law about joining a mass tort.
Get Started Before the Statute of Limitations Expires
Once you have been injured by a dangerous product, the time limit for your recovery begins ticking down. Acting now is vital, but it can be difficult when you are injured and suffering. Few people have the time, energy, and experience to balance their physical recovery and their civil lawsuit.
In Nevada, you only have two years to file a lawsuit for a product liability under the state’s statute of limitations, which can be found in NRS § 11.190.
If you do not act on time, the court can dismiss your claim, and you may be ineligible for compensation. After that, you may have to pay out of your own pocket for your injuries.
While this may seem like a tight deadline, it can help your case. Acting as soon as possible means more evidence will be available because it will not have had time to be lost or destroyed. That gives you more opportunities to prove you are due compensation for your injuries.
We Know How to Prove Liability for Accidents Caused by Defective Products
Strict liability laws typically govern product liability claims. Strict liability means that we do not have to establish the at-fault party’s intent when building a claim.
Instead, we have to show that the liable party designed, created, distributed, or sold a defective product and that product caused your injuries and losses.
We’re ready to investigate and gather proof to back up your claim, starting right now.
Legal Precedents for Product Liability Claims
Nevada follows many of the major legal precedents established for product liability claims around the country. Some of the biggest cases for this area of the law include:
- Greenman v. Yuba Power Products, Inc. (1963): This case established the principle of strict product liability, giving consumers a chance to force manufacturers to take responsibility for defective products.
- Barker v. Lull Engineering Co. (1978): This case strengthened strict liability standards and provided the court with tools to assess the overall safety of a product, focusing on design defects.
- Ford Motor Co. v. Stubblefield (1990): This case focuses on the duty that manufacturers have to keep tabs on the safety of their products and to respond accordingly when safety hazards develop.
Our team can tell you more about the laws that relate to these claims.
Tactics Used to Defend Against Product Liability Claims
The party responsible for your accident will likely fight back against your claim to avoid covering your losses. The attorneys representing the liable party may try to argue that they properly warned about the dangers of a product or that you intentionally used the product in a way never intended by the manufacturer.
We can explain these tactics and the five mistakes to avoid when filing a product liability claim.
Talk to Us About Your Product Liability Claim
Suffering from a defective product injury can be difficult to overcome. Your injuries or illness may feel overwhelming, and you may not have the legal experience to get justice for yourself. Fortunately, your product liability attorney in Henderson, NV, at H&P Law is here to guide you in the courtroom.
If you have been injured by a product defect, you may have grounds for a legal claim. Your attorney can guide you through the process, from your initial free consultation to the final decision in the courtroom.
To learn more about your options and opportunities, reach out to our team by calling or filling out our online contact form.
