Will I Receive Compensation For My Injuries If I Don't Use A Product As Intended?

When you are injured by a product, you might be able to receive compensation for your injuries if the injuries were substantial and you are able to prove that the product was responsible for your injuries. You will also need to prove that the product was defective. However, if there is evidence that you were not using the product as intended, this might affect your case.

The Intended Use of the Product

A product is only considered to be defective within the scope of its intended purpose. For example, if you eat a product that is not supposed to be eaten and you become sick, you will not be entitled to compensation even if the product was found to be defective.

Instructions and Warning Labels

The product will need to be clear about how it is meant to be used and under what circumstances it should be used. If there are not sufficient instructions or warnings and you use the product in a manner that a reasonable person would use it, you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries. However, you'll need to contact a defective product law office as soon as possible.

The Statute of Limitations

You will want to take legal action as soon as you can. If the statute of limitations runs out, you will no longer be allowed to sue. The length of the statute of limitations is affected by which state in which the accident occurred and other factors such as whether the accident caused property damage. You will want to get started quickly because you will need to gather evidence to prove that the defective product is responsible for your injuries.

Economic Damages for Defective Product Injuries

Your damages might include economic damages. For example, if you were injured and were then required to receive medical treatment, and you must also receive follow-up treatments, you might be entitled to compensation. Also, you may be entitled to lost wages, future lost wages, the cost of home alterations, and any other out-of-pocket expenses related to your accident.

Pain and Suffering

You may also be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering. This is important especially if the defective product caused excruciating pain but did not require medical treatment. However, you should be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering regardless and should speak with an attorney about the steps you can take to maximize your compensation.  

Reach out to a firm such as Hoines Law Office, P.C. to find out more.