Defective products can be incredibly hazardous and lead to severe injuries. If a company manufactures a product that proves to be dangerous due to a defect, it can be held liable for the damages. If you were harmed by a defective product, an experienced Hartford product liability attorney can help you recover the money you need.
At Claggett, Sykes & Garza, we know the devastation a defective product can cause. Our team of experienced Hartford personal injury lawyers has helped countless clients who sustained injuries caused by defective products recover compensation. Contact us today through our website or by giving us a call and schedule your free case review.
Use Caution When Engaging With an Insurance Representative After Suffering an Injury Caused by a Defective Product
If you were injured by a defective product, you will likely have to deal with the insurer of the company that made the product in order to recover the compensation you deserve. When dealing with an insurer, you need to understand that their goal is to minimize the amount of money they have to pay for a claim.
Insurance companies care far more about their bottom line than they do about people. You can expect an insurance adjuster to employ a wide variety of tricks in their attempt to minimize the amount of money they have to pay for a claim. The best defense against these tactics is to decline to speak to any insurance representative until you have hired an attorney.
Once you have hired a lawyer, the insurer will no longer be able to contact you directly. By forcing them to go through your attorney, you will prevent them from employing their usual tricks. Your lawyer will force the insurer to take your case seriously and significantly increase your odds of recovering the money you deserve.
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Steps an Experienced Product Liability Attorney in Hartford Will Take in Your Case
Hiring a lawyer to help you recover compensation after suffering an injury caused by a defective product will significantly improve your chances of recovering the money you need. Additionally, hiring an attorney can help speed your healing as stress slows the healing process, and few things are more stressful than fighting a legal battle.
With an experienced lawyer handling your case, you can rest assured that your financial future is in good hands. One of the first steps your attorney will likely take in your case will be to conduct their own investigation into your accident.
During this investigation, your lawyer will aim to prove the fault of the liable party and gather evidence that supports your injury claim. Some of the steps your attorney is most likely to take in this inquiry include:
- Examining the item that caused your injury
- Looking for others who have suffered injuries caused by the product
- Reviewing your medical records related to the injuries you sustained
- Consulting expert witnesses
- Reviewing the manufacturing process of the item that caused you harm
- Going over the history of complaints made against the manufacturer
After they have completed their initial inquiry, your attorney will review the damages you sustained to determine how much your claim is worth. They will then proceed to complete and file the required documents for a personal injury lawsuit or an insurance claim before the deadline set forth by Connecticut’s personal injury statute of limitations.
While preparing your case for court, your lawyer will simultaneously be negotiating with the opposing party as they attempt to reach terms on a favorable settlement deal. If an agreement is not reached by the conclusion of the pretrial process, your lawyer will argue your case at trial, where they will attempt to win a ruling in your favor.
The Majority of Product Liability Cases Settle Out of Court
Those injured by defective products often assume they will have to go to court in order to recover compensation for their losses. However, the truth is that most of these cases are resolved through out-of-court settlements. This method of dispute resolution is common because it is usually in the best interest of both parties.
For the accident victim, agreeing to a settlement deal means a much quicker recovery of compensation than would be available if the case was resolved through a trial. Meanwhile, the responsible company can avoid any unwanted media coverage that may come with a trial. Furthermore, neither party’s fate is in the hands of an unpredictable jury.
Even though your case is likely to conclude with an out-of-court settlement, you still need to prepare as though you are going to trial. You can never be certain that the other party will be willing to agree to a fair deal, and being prepared for court will also give you leverage during the settlement negotiation process.
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Get Help From an Experienced Product Liability Attorney Serving Hartford Today
Recovering compensation after suffering an injury caused by a defective product can be critical. Because of this, attempting to represent yourself is never advisable. Hiring an experienced lawyer will significantly improve your odds of getting the money you need. At Claggett, Sykes & Garza, we have a long history of winning big for our clients.
Contact us by giving us a call, filling out our contact form, or using the chat tool on this website to schedule your free initial case evaluation with one of our Hartford product liability lawyers today.
