If a defective product harmed you or someone you love, you can seek justice. A Longmont product liability lawyer from Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., can get you compensation by building a strong case that shows how a product defect caused your injury. Our personal injury attorneys take client service seriously, and we will provide you with compassionate and focused legal representation throughout the claims process.
Ways Products Can Legally Be Defective
Defective automotive parts, dangerous drugs, tainted foods, and faulty household products can cause injuries that may give rise to a product liability claim. Each of these products can be harmful or deceptive to consumers in different ways. Product liability cases can be based on a few errors in the production process, including:
- Manufacturing defects: These mistakes occur during the manufacturing process
- Design defects: These are inherent to a product’s design and should have been caught before manufacturing
- Marketing defects: This happens when a manufacturer fails to warn consumers about a product’s risks
- Breach of warranty: This addresses violations of a product’s express or implied warranty
Our product liability attorneys in Longmont can review your case, identify the type of product defect involved, and build your claim.
How the State Handles Defective Product Claims
The state’s strict product liability model means that manufacturers are responsible for defective products, whether or not negligence caused the defect. You do not have to prove carelessness or recklessness, only that the defect existed and caused harm. However, if you can show that negligence was also a factor, it will strengthen your case.
Our Longmont attorneys can help you support your defective product claim with evidence. We can investigate the facility and the product’s manufacturing circumstances by locating and interviewing witnesses and experts. We can also use records—such as medical bills and pay stubs—to prove your injuries and damages.
What Damages Can You Seek for a Product Liability Injury?
To help you receive full and fair compensation, we can file an insurance claim or pursue your case in civil court. We can seek to recover compensation for a variety of damages, including:
- Property damage, such as a fire at your home or a totaled car
- Ongoing medical expenses, such as physical therapy
- Lost wages and employment benefits
- Diminished earning capacity
- Physical pain, emotional suffering, and mental stress
Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-80-106 creates a two-year statute of limitations for most product liability lawsuits, so the law limits the time you have to act. Our Longmont lawyers experienced with product liability claims can tell you more about an extension of this deadline, known as a statute of repose, and how it may apply to your case.
Contact Our Defective Product Claims Lawyers in Longmont
Hull & Zimmerman, P.C. is a smaller firm, but that means we have the advantage of providing one-on-one attention. When you work with us, you will be in contact with your Longmont product liability lawyer, not a case manager, and we represent you assertively throughout the entire legal process. Contact us for a free initial consultation and to learn more about how we can provide you with personalized support and service.
