Damages that can be sought in a defective product lawsuit include medical expenses, lost income, diminished earning power, and pain and suffering. If you suffer other types of damages, a defective product attorney can seek fair compensation for them. You can also seek compensation for the loss of a loved one through a wrongful death case.
A Dallas defective product lawyer will seek the compensation you deserve while you focus on your physical recovery and general well-being. They will also identify the parties responsible for the defective product and demand fair compensation for your damages.
Common Compensatory Damages in Defective Product Lawsuits
Defective products come in many forms, from medical devices to safety equipment and personal electronics. They can also cause various types of defects, such as manufacturing defects or design defects. Regardless of the product, a defect can cause serious injuries that lead to:
Pain and Suffering
Suffering defective product injuries can cause:
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Acute and long-term pain
- Sleep disruptions
- Scarring and other types of disfigurement
- Impaired quality of life and/or loss of enjoyment of life
- Other conditions that qualify as pain and suffering
You may not understand the full extent of your pain and suffering until meeting with a mental health professional. A Texas personal injury lawyer can arrange for you to undergo a compassionate evaluation of your pain and suffering. After that, they can calculate the cost of your pain and suffering.
Medical Bills
Any injury requires medical attention, so you may need:
- Emergency services
- Imaging services
- Hospital care
- Medications
- Surgeries
- Specialist appointments
- Rehabilitation services
Your attorney will track your medical needs and calculate your healthcare costs. These collectively will be one of multiple damages for which your lawyer seeks compensation.
Professional Damages
Your attorney will consider the professional cost of your injuries, which may include:
- Lost income
- Diminished earning power
- Lost psychological benefits of working
- Lost bonus and promotion opportunities
A long-term absence from work (or permanent disability) can also cause you to lose valuable benefits.
Property Expenses
Defective products can cause property damage. If you paid for a product and a defect harmed you and destroyed the defective item, you deserve compensation.
Wrongful Death
If your loved one dies of injuries related to a defective product, justice is in order. A wrongful death attorney will determine the economic and non-economic cost of your loss, which may include:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral costs
- Burial or cremation costs
- Loss of the decedent’s financial support
- Loss of the decedent’s household services
There is no replacing a deceased loved one, but a product liability lawsuit can provide some justice and financial support. A defective product attorney will evaluate your unique circumstances, identify liable parties, and fight for the compensation you deserve.
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Why Should I Hire a Defective Product Attorney to Lead My Lawsuit?
Manufacturers are not allowed to expose the public to an unacceptable risk of harm. If you have suffered injuries or lost a loved one because of an unsafe product, a defective product lawsuit is your path to a fair financial recovery. However, you may not be physically or mentally able to lead a lawsuit.
Consider hiring a defective product lawyer because:
- An attorney will have a background leading defective product cases: Experience may be the greatest asset an attorney brings to your lawsuit. You can find a law firm with a long track record of leading defective product cases. This background will prepare your lawyer for the rigors of completing your lawsuit.
- Your health may not allow you to handle a legal fight: Even if you were a lawyer, injuries caused by a defective product could limit your ability to handle stress or physical demands. Hiring a lawyer means affording yourself the necessary time to recover from your injuries.
- A law firm will support your case financially: Any law firm you hire will pay the cost of completing your lawsuit. A contingency fee arrangement means the law firm will only receive a fee if they secure a settlement or judgment for you.
- Defective product cases can be complex: Proving that a manufacturer or seller was negligent can be complicated. Your case may be best served in the hands of a law firm that understands negligence, the legal duties of product manufacturers, and the process of completing defective product negligence claims or lawsuits.
You do not want to risk losing the financial compensation due to you. While an attorney will never guarantee financial recovery, the benefits an attorney offers could help your lawsuit.
What a Product Liability Attorney Can Do for You in an Unsafe Product
Your defective product lawyer will take your entire lawsuit off your hands, assisting you by:
- Research prior instances of the product causing harm to other injured victims
- Documenting how a defective product has caused you economic and non-economic harm, including pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment, loss of companionship, and other losses
- Calculating the financial cost of your damages
- Hiring experts to testify about your losses, establish liability, or assist your case in other ways
- Negotiating a settlement with liable parties
- Leading your case to trial if necessary
- Managing all communications, completing paperwork, and overseeing every other detail of your case
An attorney will be an advisor tasked with ensuring your case’s success. While your lawyer pursues your financial recovery, you can focus on your health.
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Who Will Be Financially Responsible for My Damages?
Your attorney will answer this question while building your case. Those liable for a defective product can include:
- A product manufacturer
- A product assembler
- A product seller
- A product designer
The nature of the product defect, the reasons for the defect, and the product’s chain of custody will determine who is liable for your damages. Your attorney will conduct an in-depth investigation to determine what caused the accident and who is liable for your damages.
We Can Tell You the Damages You Can Seek in a Defective Product Lawsuit – Call Us
Call in the Strong Arm to hold negligent parties responsible for a dangerous product that has adversely affected you. We represent injured parties and victims of wrongful deaths, and we want to serve you.
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, the state’s statute of limitations deadline, generally requires us to file defective product lawsuits within a fixed period of time, so we encourage you to seek our help as soon as possible. Call Loncar Lyon Jenkins today for a free consultation about hiring a Texas defective product lawyer.