Reasons You May Need a Michigan Defective Product Attorney
If you or someone close to you has been injured by a faulty product, it is essential to reach out to a lawyer experienced in handling defective product cases. With our extensive experience and over 800 years of combined legal expertise, our firm is a trusted resource for individuals in Michigan. Defective product law can be complex, and having the right attorney by your side ensures you receive the compensation you deserve.
Understanding the Michigan Product Liability Law
The Michigan Product Liability Act outlines specific criteria that must be proven in order to successfully pursue a case involving a defective product. Key elements include:
- Unreasonably hazardous products: Showing that the product was unsafe when it left the manufacturer’s hands.
- Practical alternative design: Demonstrating that a safer alternative was available when the product was created.
What Must Be Proven for a Valid Product Liability Claim
In Michigan, to bring forward a valid product liability claim, it must be proven that the product was defectively designed, caused harm, and directly resulted in injury or damage. Defects could arise due to:
- Faulty design
- Misleading statements or fraud
- Failure to provide necessary warnings
- Violation of warranties
- Defective manufacturing
Michigan’s Comparative Negligence and Product Liability
In Michigan, cases may become complicated if you share responsibility for the accident. Michigan uses a comparative negligence rule, meaning the court may assign fault to both the plaintiff and defendant(s). The jury will decide the percentage of fault each party holds, and this will impact your recovery. If you are partially to blame, it may affect the compensation you can claim:
- Economic damages: Includes costs for medical treatment, lost wages, repairs, and future surgeries.
- Noneconomic damages: Encompasses compensation for pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
Even if you are found partially responsible, you could still recover economic damages, but would be limited from recovering noneconomic damages if you are deemed more at fault than the defendant(s).
Other Legal Avenues for Compensation
If you have been harmed by a defective product, there may be additional legal options available, such as:
- Product Liability Claims: Pursuing compensation for injuries resulting from defective products.
- Negligence Claims: If the manufacturer acted negligently in creating a dangerous product.
- Breach of Warranty Claims: If the product did not perform as promised and caused harm.
Types of Damages You Could Recover
An experienced defective product attorney can assist you in obtaining compensation for:
- Medical expenses, both immediate and future
- Lost income, both past and potential future earnings
- Rehabilitation and long-term care needs
- Pain and suffering due to the injury
- Loss of quality of life
- Wrongful death claims for the families of victims
Why Choose Manny Chahal’s Law Firm?
Manny Chahal’s Law Firm has been a reliable advocate for victims of defective products throughout Michigan. With over $3 million compensation recovered for our clients, we prioritize personalized service to achieve the best results for your case.
We offer:
- Customized legal advice specific to your situation.
- Free initial consultations, with no obligation to pay unless we win your case.
- Fierce legal representation to maximize your compensation.