When you use a product, you expect it to work properly and not pose a risk to your well-being. Companies are supposed to ensure that their products undergo rigorous testing before release, but this isn’t always the case. If a company acts negligently and puts a defective product on the market, people who use the product could be injured or worse. You can get help from a product liability lawyer from McMath Woods.
What Compensation Can You Get in a Defective Product Claim?
Your injury may prevent you from working and make everyday tasks difficult and painful. A successful settlement will help you afford care without worrying about future expenses. Your product liability attorney will do everything to ensure you get the compensation you need. Your settlement could cover the following:
- Pain and Suffering. Taking note of your injuries and the pain you’re feeling will help show how the defective product has hurt you and affected your life.
- Medical Expenses. Your injury may have put you in the hospital or required surgery to fix it. You will probably need care in the future for your recovery. Your lawyer will calculate how much your medical expenses have cost in the past and what you will need in the future, and your compensation will help with it.
- Lost Wages and Loss of Earnings. Your injuries can either stop you from working for a period of time or cause you to not be able to return to your job at all. Your compensation can help cover the work that you’ve missed or will miss.
- Property Damage. If the defective product caused damage to your house or car, you may be able to get compensation to cover those costs.
In the most serious cases, a defective product can cause a wrongful death. McMath Woods P.A. will help you get justice for your loved one and hold the people who made the defective product accountable for their actions.