Defective products are consumer items that result in physical injuries or health complications after consumption. They involve various manufacturers' products, e.g., processed food, beverage, medicine, and mechanical equipment. You deserve compensation for unknowingly consuming a defective product, as manufacturers and suppliers have to provide safe products to their consumers. Failure to do that amounts to a breach. However, pursuing a compensation claim for defective products is an uphill task due to the complex legal technicalities required to prove liability. Therefore, you need someone with knowledge and expertise in such cases to increase the chances of success. That's a defective product attorney for you. Below are the advantages of hiring a defective product attorney.
They help place liability
One of the main reasons why defective product claims fail to succeed is that sometimes it becomes challenging to identify the liable party. That's because different parties may play a role in developing and distributing products, and a defect may not necessarily be the manufacturer's sole responsibility. For instance, taking the wrong drug to treat an illness leading to severe health effects can be due to wrong prescriptions by pharmacists or your doctor. In such a scenario, the doctor or the hospital will take sole responsibility, as the manufacturer didn't have a role to play in prescribing medication. In other situations, multiple parties can share liability. For instance, you can fault manufacturers, quality control authorities, and marketers for injuries from using a defective brand-new motor vehicle. An attorney analyzes the facts of a case and helps to bring a claim against all those responsible. That may also help in realizing higher compensation.
They help save time
Personal injury claims due to the consumption of a defective product have what the law describes as statutes of limitation. That's a doctrine that provides you can only seek legal redress for particular actions of a defendant within a specific time frame. Failure to meet the deadline means you will no longer be able to hold any party responsible. A defective product lawyer knows the statute of limitations in different states and ensures you file your claim within the deadline. Moreover, using their services gives you time to concentrate on treatment, especially if you have sustained severe injuries.
They represent you in negotiations
One of the first things a defendant may propose after filing a claim is presenting a settlement offer. However, in most instances, such offers are usually lower than what you deserve because they don't want to experience substantial financial losses. It can be tempting to quickly accept the money and sign agreements with dubious claims that prevent you from filing any other action in the future. An attorney helps negotiate higher compensation. Other than compensation for the medical expenses, they negotiate for reparations for other issues such as emotional trauma and loss of income.
For more information, contact a defective product law office today.
