Product Liability is the legal responsibility of product manufacturers, distributors, retailers and others who make defective products to compensate for any damages that they have caused. If one of these defective products results in a personal injury or causes other damages to a consumer, the consumer (or consumers working together in a class action law suit) are eligible for recovery from the manufacturer or others.
There are three main types of product liability claims.
What if I’m injured by a Defective Product?
Under Colorado product liability law, you have the right to have your case heard by a jury and recover damages for pain and suffering, disability, lost wages, and disfigurement, as well as future damages.
If you’re injured as the result of a defective product, one of the most important things that your lawyer needs to know is when you were injured. This is because Colorado has statutes that prevent you from making any recovery if too much time has passed from the date of your injury to the date of recovery. If you’ve been injured by a defective product make a note of what injuries and symptoms you experienced and when. Be as precise as possible.
Also: make sure you keep the defective product after your accident and do not alter or damage it in any way. Get it to an experienced product liability attorney immediately so that he can preserve the product and have it analyzed by an expert. If a defective product is not properly preserved, it can destroy a person’s right to compensation.
Should I Hire an Attorney?
Product liability law is complex and can be difficult to navigate without the help of an experienced attorney. Moreover, defendants in product liability cases are often wealthy manufacturers with practically unlimited budgets and a strong interest in protecting their product. An attorney experienced in product liability and personal injury can help protect your rights and help get you the compensation that you deserve.
