Defective Products
When someone gets hurt after using a product or something gets damaged as a result of using a product, many people don’t realize that they have options. Those options, however, are best addressed and managed by a product liability lawyer in Chicago.
Although product liability can be a confusing matter placing you against powerful companies and manufacturers, an attorney who is skilled at tackling product liability cases can get you the compensation you deserve.
Product Liability From Production
There’s no need to beat around the bush about it. Things simply aren’t made the way they used to be. As a result, products don’t last as long and aren’t as durable as the products of yesterday. Companies are perpetually on the lookout for faster production times and sometimes, sacrifice quality in order to meet quantity needs.
As a result, people can suffer from the damage these products cause when they break or don’t function properly. In fact, the key to product liability isn’t just that the product breaks but that it causes damage to something other than itself when it does. If it were just about the impact on the product in question, you could simply get a refund or replacement.
Robert Albrecht is a dedicated attorney qualified to manage common liability issues like these so that you don’t have to worry about the details. Production schedules and quality control issues are elements consumers often overlook. Some companies are prepared to face damage control issues because of their production methods, but the average consumer may not realize that.
Product Liability From Materials
Who doesn’t remember the Chinese flip-flop scandal? Consumers who just may have just wanted to enjoy a day in comfortable shoes on a Chicago beach found themselves in the hospital instead, with painful sores on their feet from the materials used to make flip-flops. While this isn’t the most common issue, it can be one that causes the most damage.
Faulty materials can lead to chemical reactions or weak parts that result in unsafe conditions. This is bad enough, but if the company that makes the product is overseas, they aren’t always bound by the same laws as companies in the United States. It takes a savvy team to investigate the situation and address the proper entities so that you, the victim, don’t have to manage the situation alone. Albrecht Law Offices, Chicago’s personal injury law office, is here to make sure you have a skilled attorney on your side.
Recover Costs Due To Product Liability
It isn’t easy to estimate what all the costs of faulty products are going to be, especially if there are medical issues involved. If the product causes damage to some other item, it may be as simple as recovering the costs to replace the faulty item. However, it can also be complicated, depending on the item’s use.
For example, if a faulty chain breaks and drops a chair you are lifting, it’s easy enough to recover the cost of the chair. If that same chain breaks while holding something you use for work, it could cost you at least a day’s pay or even the loss of an account or client.
Furthermore, your injuries can result in short-term or long-term medical expenses. Do you need to pay for a trip to the emergency room or is this going to be something that causes long-term damage and affect your ability to work? These things aren’t always easy to assess, so it’s best to get the advice of someone who has the experience to do it.
A Product Liability Attorney Can Help You Get Compensation
If you find yourself in a situation where a product you purchased has caused some kind of damage to you, someone you know, or something else that you own, it’s time to seek help from a Chicago product liability lawyer.
Don’t assume that you have to handle the situation on your own. Product liability can be a complex and overwhelming legal matter and making sure you are compensated for injuries due to faulty products requires the help of a qualified Chicago product liability attorney.
Turn to the experience and skill that Robert Albrecht at Albrecht Law Offices provides. Call our office at 312-983-7000 or send an email to arrange your free consultation.