A products liability claim is generally filed when a product has caused the injury of a consumer or user. The injured has the legal right to file a lawsuit against the maker of the product in an effort to recover financial compensation for the injuries or damages sustained. If you or someone you know has sustained an injury as a result of a defective product, consult the guidance of an expert product liability attorney. An attorney with the right experience can guide you through the complex process of filing a claim. The following will highlight some of the most common questions consumers encounter when exploring if a product liability claim is the right decision.
What are the necessary elements needed to prove a case?
When it comes to products liability claims, several factors must be proven. Every claim will necessitate different elements that depend on the facts of each case. Generally, each claim will need the following:
- That an injury or some type of grievance occurred resulting from the defective product;
- Evidence demonstrating that the product was in fact faulty or lacked sufficient warnings and/or instructions; and/or
- When the product was being used, it was being used in manner of which it was intended to be used.
Products liability claims are complex and while they are set to establish consumer safety, not every claim will be successful. If you have reason to believe that you sustained injuries and/or grievances as a result of a defective product, seek the legal support of an attorney who has experience in dealing with products liability claims. An attorney will guide you through the claim’s process. Further, the products liability attorney will be able to provide you with the best legal route for your specific case. Every case will be different, speak to a qualified attorney who can assist you.
What is a statute of limitations and how does is affect my case?
Products liability claims are considered personal injury cases. In the State of California, all personal injury cases have a strict time frame in which the claims are allowed to be filed under. These time restrictions are known as statute of limitations. It is important to know how much time you have to file the claim, as these strict time limitations will not allow a claim to be filed passed the given time.
If you are seeking to file a products liability claim in the State of California, it is important that you abide by the state’s legal restrictions when it comes to filing the lawsuit. Seek the support of a qualified attorney who can guide you through the process of filing for a claim in a timely manner. Not abiding by the time frame can cause you to lose the entire claim, thus, leaving you with the inability to receive compensation for your losses.
The Bottom Line
Product liability claims give consumers the opportunity to seek restitution for their grievances in the event that they are injured by a faulty product. If you have suffered injuries or other forms of grievances based on a defective product, you should know that you have the legal right to pursue a lawsuit to recover financially from your losses.
The attorneys at Sanford A. Kassel, APLC are dedicated to helping victims seek financial compensation for an injury sustained from a defective product. They have extensive experience in dealing with product liability claims and have championed for injury victim’s rights.
