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Hurt by a Defective Product?

liabilityProduct liability involves injuries caused by defective or dangerous products. This could include faulty machinery, unsafe household products, or defective vehicles.

How HLG Helps: Our firm will take on the manufacturers, distributors, or retailers responsible for defective products. We’ll pursue claims related to design defects, manufacturing defects, or failure to provide adequate warnings, ensuring you’re compensated for any injuries caused by the product.

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Identifying the Defect and Cause:

Product Analysis: HLG will thoroughly examine the product to pinpoint the specific defect that caused your injury. This may involve:

  • Physical inspection of the product

  • Reviewing manufacturing records and design specifications

  • Consulting with engineering or product safety experts

Causation: They will clearly establish the link between the product defect and your injuries, demonstrating that the defect was a direct and proximate cause of the harm.

Determining the Type of Defect:

  • Design Defects: HLG will investigate whether the product was inherently flawed in its design, making it unreasonably dangerous even when manufactured correctly.

  • Manufacturing Defects: They will determine if there was an error in the manufacturing process that resulted in a deviation from the intended design, making the product unsafe.

  • Marketing Defects (Failure to Warn): HLG will assess if the manufacturer failed to provide adequate warnings or instructions about the product's potential dangers or proper use.

Identifying All Liable Parties:

  • Manufacturers: Holding the manufacturer responsible for designing, producing, and selling a defective product.

  • Distributors and Retailers: Investigating whether distributors or retailers knew or should have known about the defect and failed to take appropriate action.

  • Suppliers of Component Parts: If a defective component part contributed to the product's failure, HLG will explore the liability of the component part manufacturer.

Building a Strong Case:

  • Expert Witnesses: HLG will work with expert witnesses, such as engineers, product designers, and medical professionals, to provide testimony about the defect, its cause, and the extent of your injuries.

  • Gathering Evidence: They will collect all relevant evidence, including medical records, accident reports, purchase records, and any prior complaints or recalls related to the product.

  • Negotiating with Insurers: HLG will handle all communications and negotiations with insurance companies, advocating for your rights and seeking a fair settlement.

Seeking Full Compensation:

  • Medical Expenses: Covering all past and future medical costs related to your injuries.

  • Lost Wages: Recovering lost income and future earning capacity if you are unable to work.

  • Pain and Suffering: Seeking compensation for the physical pain, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life caused by the defective product.

  • Punitive Damages: In cases of gross negligence or reckless disregard for consumer safety, HLG may pursue punitive damages to punish the responsible parties.