Buying a product means assuming that the manufacturer has ensured the item will work as promised or that you will not suffer an injury from using it. That does not always happen. If you are hurt due to mistakes made, turn to a Summerlin product liability lawyer from H&P Law for the hands-on support you need to hold those manufacturers accountable.
Our Summerlin personal injury lawyers have more than 60 years of combined experience with product liability law. Call us today to schedule a free consultation about your case.
Types of Product Liability Cases We Handle in Summerlin
Our highly experienced legal team can provide you with a free consultation to discuss your case, even if you are not sure you have a valid claim. Each type of product liability case requires a unique set of skills, research, and an evidence-finding process to ensure that we clearly demonstrate the company’s liability.
Some types of product liability cases we handle include:
- Manufacturing defects: These occur when a company produces a product improperly, leading to injuries. The use of inferior materials or poor quality control measures often causes these types of claims.
- Design defects: If the design of the product is what led to the injuries you have, meaning it was flawed from the beginning, expect us to fight the designers of the project. Design defects may be due to inadequate testing, improper material use, or inadequate oversight.
- Failure to warn: In situations where a product poses a danger, manufacturers and retailers have a responsibility to warn of the associated risks. This must be done in writing, such as through a warning label. If they failed to warn about a risk, and that led to your loss, those who sold and distributed the product may be to blame.
Product liability laws keep people safe. If we can show that the manufacturer or other party failed to do that, they will have to pay for your losses. Expect our product liability attorneys in Summerlin to thoroughly investigate your case to develop a strong claim. Wait to speak to an attorney before approaching the manufacturer so that they do not jeopardize your case.
Examples of Product Liability Claims
You may not be sure what caused the product you bought to fail. You have injuries and losses, and want someone to pay for your losses. If you had any of the following types of injuries or others like them, reach out to us:
- Defective car seats
- Failed mechanical components on your vehicle
- Medical device failures
- Dangerous drugs
- Chemical exposure from pesticides or other chemicals
- Children’s toy-related injuries
These examples are just a few of the types of incidents that could impact you. As you work towards recovering from your injuries, give our team a call. Let us provide you with clarity on your rights under the law. Review our case results today to see how we have helped people like you.
Types of Compensation You May Be Owed in a Product Liability Claim
When you have injuries due to a product’s failure, you have the legal right to pursue action under NRS: Chapter 695E against the manufacturer, distributor, or other party you believe caused your injuries. Keep in mind that you must demonstrate what your injuries are and the value of your claim. Some of the most common types of compensation we pursue include:
- Medical costs: Any medical cost you have related to immediate treatment or your recovery from the accident is a part of your claim, including medications, procedures, doctor’s visits, and therapy.
- Lost time at work: If you missed work because of your injuries and recovery, you can file a claim for the loss of your salary, benefits, and PTO time, among other losses.
- Property damage: If you suffered damage to your personal property, such as your home or your car, from the incident, that damage could be included.
- Pain and suffering: The onset of pain and suffering from the incident through your recovery deserves to be included in your claim.
- Emotional trauma: It is common for individuals to develop trauma, leading to PTSD or anxiety related to their injuries.
Any impact on your relationships, ability to work, quality of life, or length of life is something to discuss with our Summerlin product liability attorney, so we can help you assess the loss.
Doing so enables you to seek compensation that makes you whole again. Let us help you build a claim that incorporates maximum compensation under the law.
What to Do After a Product Liability Accident
Suffering an injury due to a product failure often means knowing how to react to preserve your health and your case. It is easy to fall into one of several traps that could cause you to miss your opportunity to recover damages. Consider the following steps:
- Prioritize your health. Call 911 in an emergency or get to the hospital for treatment of your injuries. Make this your priority.
- Document your injuries and the incident. If safe to do so, take photos of the area where the incident occurred, demonstrating how the product failed or what happened.
- Avoid handing over the evidence. Insurance companies for the at-fault party may encourage you to provide them with evidence of what occurred. Let our product liability lawyer in Summerlin handle that process for you to minimize the risk of that evidence going missing.
- Keep track of your injuries and losses. Document all the time missed at work, treatments, and limitations on your life.
- Contact an attorney to guide you. You will need to alert the insurance company and file a claim, but with our legal team by your side, your rights remain protected.
Protect yourself from aggressive insurance companies. Ensure you have a qualified lawyer by your side to protect your rights. We can help you. You can find more information about product liability law in our frequently asked questions section.
Set Up a Free Consultation with H&P Law Now
Call H&P Law now to discuss your case with a legal team well-versed in these areas. Our Summerlin product liability lawyer can provide you with the exceptional support and guidance you need.
Turn to us now for a free, no–obligation consultation to learn more.
