Any type of consumer product can have a defect that causes injuries or even death. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, product liability cases can stem from malfunctioning toys, sports equipment, furniture and even home maintenance items.

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One of the most difficult tasks in a product defect case is to determine who is liable for the defect. This is where an accident attorney can assist. As Cornell University explains, there are several parties who may be liable for damages including the product designer, manufacturer or vender.

If you were injured by a product defect, then you may be entitled to compensation for health-care expenses, lost wages and non-economic damages. A personal-injury attorney from Probinsky & Cole will evaluate your case to determine if you have grounds for a claim.

As your accident lawyer in Sarasota, Brent L. Probinsky will gather evidence, interview witnesses and handle settlement negotiations on your behalf. Our law firm has been providing compassionate and knowledgeable representation for more than 25 years.

Call 866-805-8947 to schedule a free initial consultation. You can also visit personal-injury.usattorneys.com/florida to learn more about product liability claims in Florida.

Let’s take a look at four damages you may be able to recover in a product liability claim:

  1. Medical Expenses

Defective products can cause injuries that are prohibitively expensive to treat. Victims may require X-rays, surgeries, extended hospital stays, rehabilitation and ongoing care. If you were injured by a defective product, the at-fault party may be liable for your medical expenses.

  1. Property Damage

Some product liability cases, such as those involving auto parts, involve extensive property damage. If a defective product destroys your property, then you can claim damages for that loss. The at-fault party may have to repair your property or replace it entirely.

  1. Lost Wages

Many injuries require that employees take time off work to receive treatment and recover. Sometimes, victims can never return to their same profession. This loss of income could lead to overwhelming debt.
You can claim lost income from the party who is liable for your injuries. This includes past loss of income, loss of earning capacity, and possibly the cost of vocational school or professional training to change your career.

  1. Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages are unique to every case. These include mental anguish, disability, pain, disfigurement, and loss of loss of capacity for enjoyment of life if the plaintiff cannot partake in the same activities in which he or she participated before the injury.

Product defect cases are legally complex. Your accident lawyer will have to prove that you were using the product in a reasonable way, that the product had a defect, and that the defect directly led to your loss or injury.

If you were injured by a defective product in Florida, contact a Sarasota personal-injury attorney from Probinsky & Cole. Call 866-805-8947 today to schedule a free consultation.

 

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