In our consumer-oriented society, most of us have a tremendous number of products in our cabinets, closets, refrigerators, attics, basements, garages, purses, and briefcases, and still, we crave more. It is hard to resist the wide variety of foodstuffs, gadgets, toys, sporting goods, vehicles, tools, and technological devices that are constantly dangled in front of us in storefronts and on screens. As much fun as it is to expand our collections, we must be aware that not all of these products are safe.
In spite of the many laws designed to protect consumers from defective products and the ongoing recalls of dangerous cars, medications, toys, cleaners, etc., it is estimated that nearly 30 million injuries and over 21,000 deaths occur annually in the United States due to defective products.
Careful as most of us are to fasten our seatbelts and wash our vegetables before eating them, there are still cases every year in which innocent consumers are severely injured, become seriously ill, or die because of things like failing vehicle brakes or contaminated lettuce. If you or a family member has experienced such a disaster, make sure to contact the best personal injury firm around: Leger Ketchum & Cohoon, PLLC, with offices located in The Woodlands, Dallas, and Boerne Texas.
At Leger Ketchum & Cohoon, PLLC, our personal injury attorneys are eager to help you win a substantial compensation from the person or entity that harmed you. We are guided by the principle that the responsible party must be held accountable for your injuries and their aftermath.
Furthermore, we are seeking a fair-minded solution to financial woes. We have seen enough cases involving defective products to realize that physical and emotional damage can be more than matched by economic repercussions. For this reason, your initial consultation with our capable defective products attorneys is free and we will never charge you attorneys’ fees until your case is settled in your favor.
Our clients not only speak highly of us, but they recommend us to others. It is well worth a free consultation to find out if you have a viable defective product case because if we determine that you do, we will fight forcefully to win you every dollar of compensation you deserve. Though we prefer to use our considerable negotiation skills to settle your case out of court, we are well-prepared for successful litigation. Common types of defective product cases we handle include:
Having a prominent product liability attorney at your side makes your case all the more credible. Whether you have become ill by eating contaminated cereal, been burned by a tool with defective wiring, or had a serious car accident because your accelerator pedal stuck, you are entitled to be reimbursed for all of the expenses you incurred whether they were the result of a negligent worker or a greedy corporation.
Leger Ketchum & Cohoon, PLLC will take the following steps to help ensure a positive outcome:
Well aware that the opposing side will no doubt have high power attorneys fighting against us, we will leverage our in-depth knowledge of the law and the specifics of your case to protect you. Tactics we have developed over the years will serve us (and you) well.
The law identifies three stages at which a product may become defective:
A strict liability offense is one in which the plaintiff doesn’t have to prove negligence, malice, or intent in order to win the case. In Texas, product liability falls into the category of strict liability. This means that as long as we can prove that your injury resulted from a defective product, the defendant will be held liable.
Under certain circumstances, other laws besides strict liability may also apply, like:
In some cases, product liability may involve deliberate recklessness on the part of a defendant. Certain individuals are so unscrupulous that they may withhold notifying the public of a dangerous defect in their product to keep sales soaring. In cases like these, we may be able to win you punitive damages in addition to the economic and non-economic damages listed below.
Our defective products attorneys are well aware of the wide range of traumatic injuries suffered by innocent consumers. You or a loved one may have suffered a fracture, a visual loss, or even a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or a spinal cord injury due to a defective product. This is why we dedicate ourselves to fighting vigorously to win you significant damages. Our goal is to make sure that both your present and future costs are covered so that you can heal and restart your new life. We have well-honed strategies to help you obtain compensation for:
If you have suffered a serious injury due to a defective product, contact Leger Ketchum & Cohoon, PLLC promptly. We are ready to assist you in obtaining justice for you and your family. The sooner you contact our office, the sooner we can stabilize your situation and relieve your wo
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