You likely do not stop to think of how many products you use to perform your daily activities, whether at home, work, school, in transit, or at play. Like most Americans, you probably do not give much thought as to how safe the products are. However, thousands of people in this country are injured by defective products every year.
If you or a loved one were injured due to a defective product, you do not have to face this difficult time of life alone. A qualified Rolla product liability lawyer could help you bring your defective product case to court to get you the compensation you need.
Our attorneys at The A.W. Smith Law Firm are dedicated to helping injured individuals recover compensation for their injuries. We have helped clients recover over $100 million in lawsuits and settlements. Speak to a diligent personal injury attorney to learn about what may be possible in your case.
A product could be defective for a variety of reasons. Determining how the accident occurred could help determine which party is at fault. Before filing a case, a skilled Rolla product liability attorney could work to determine which party may be liable for damages.
There are three types of ways a product could be defective including:
Our attorneys at The A.W. Smith Law Firm could gather evidence to prove negligence in court.
Under Missouri Revised Statutes §516.120, plaintiffs in a product liability case must file a claim within five years from the date of the incident. Although a plaintiff or their attorney could still file the case after the statute of limitations expires, the defendant may request that the judge dismiss the case.
It is best to speak to a knowledgeable product liability attorney in Rolla to determine the statute of limitations for a specific claim.
Defective product lawsuits are filed with the intent of recovering financial compensation for the losses suffered by the plaintiff. These losses are frequently referred to as damages. If the jury decides the lawsuit in favor of the plaintiff, the legal premise is that the defendant needs to pay their damages in the amount that makes them whole again, as if the injury never happened or as close to that as possible.
With the help of an experienced attorney, injured claimant’s may be eligible to recover damages such as:
Product liability cases are often confusing and complex. It can be difficult to determine how the product was defective and which party is liable for damages. Injured claimants should seek a well-versed Rolla product liability lawyer to handle their legal claim.
Our competent attorneys at The A.W. Smith Law Firm have the knowledge and experience to handle negligent parties and their insurance companies in order to help injured claimants recover compensation. Call today to schedule your free case consultation and to find out how you could recover compensation after being injured by a defective product.
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