Questions about Product Liability

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What must I prove in a product liability case?

You would have to establish the following elements:

1. The product was defective and posed danger when used in its intended way
2. You suffered an injury from using the product in its intended way
3. The defect was a proximate cause of your injury, meaning that it was a cause, but not necessarily the only cause.

How could I possibly sue any of those huge manufacturing companies?

It's true that large manufacturing companies retain many lawyers and devote large amounts of money to defending themselves against product liability lawsuits. But if you're injured by a defective product, you have a right to sue for damages, and an experienced defective product attorney such as Jim Leach can ensure your rights are protected.

It will be important for you to keep all records and receipts related to medical care and all packaging and user directions of the product. It would help if you took photographs immediately of the defective product and any visible harm it caused, such as a burn injury or laceration. Personal injury cases often become complex because medical experts are required to examine your medical records and testify in court. All of this can be handled by your product liability lawyer.

Who can be held liable when a defective product causes injury?

The manufacturer can certainly be held liable. Also, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers can be held responsible, depending on the circumstances surrounding your case. Every case is different, and our experienced Ohio and West Virginia defective product attorneys can determine the proper person to sue.

What sort of compensation could I recover in a product liability claim?

You may recover compensation for:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering

What if the manufacturer is a foreign corporation?

Foreign companies may be held liable in defective product claims. However, these cases are more complex, and in certain instances it may be difficult to force the negligent manufacturer to pay the compensation they owe to you. It is crucial to have the assistance of an experienced defective product lawyer in these cases.

Please contact our West Virginia and Ohio defective product lawyers today to schedule your free initial consultation. We represent injured victims throughout West Virginia and Southern Ohio including the communities of Belpre, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Athens, Morgantown, Charleston, and Huntington.

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