It’s not common for baby products to be dangerous. However, defective products are occasionally sold to the general public. When a defective product is sold (and causes harm) a claim for compensation is usually made. Only a lawyer can help you to make a claim for compensation, though.
If you are somebody who was unfortunate enough to purchase defective baby products, then you need to take action. Taking action will ensure you are compensated for your baby’s injuries, and also that the company responsible for selling the product takes steps in the future to ensure no defective products are released to the public.
Here is how to make a claim for compensation:
Ongoing Lawsuits
The first thing that you need to do if you want to make a claim for compensation after your child has been exposed to a defective product is to check for any ongoing lawsuits. One notorious lawsuit that’s going on at the moment is the NEC baby formula lawsuit, which has achieved a lot of attention in the media. The chances are that if your child was exposed to a defective product, people’s children were too. When multiple people are sold defective products, group lawsuits are usually made. All you need to do is to type the product you were sold on Google, suffixed by ‘lawsuit.’ If you find that a specific law firm is representing other people, then hire them to represent you because they will be knowledgeable enough to provide quality legal aid.
Accumulating Evidence
Another important thing that you need to do is to accumulate evidence. You won’t be able to make a claim for compensation if you do not have any evidence. Ideally, you should hold onto the defective product (if you are able to). Being able to present the product and prove that your child used it will make your case very strong. If physical injuries were sustained, then take photographs of them. A medical certificate will help, too.
Medical Support
You won’t be able to get a medical certificate for your child unless you get them medical support, though. Your child’s physician should be able to give them a medical certificate, verifying that they were injured by a defective product. Make sure that you take your child to the hospital immediately if you think that they have been poisoned or injured by a defective product. The doctors who see your child in ER can also write out a medical certificate for you. Try to get your child the best medical care you can. Remember, your medical bills will be reimbursed when you get compensation.
Contacting Lawyer
If there is no lawsuit taking place and your child was the only one exposed to a defective product, then you need to reach out to a personal injury lawyer and ask for their help. Spend some time researching lawyers and finding the one who’s most qualified. Ideally, you should find a lawyer that specializes in defective product lawsuits. Make sure the lawyer you hire has a good reputation and positive reviews. A lawyer’s reviews will help you to gauge whether they can be trusted to manage your case or not. If a lawyer has bad reviews, avoid them.
Truthful Account
When you reach out to a lawyer, they will ask you to come in and meet them. The purpose of this meeting is to get a written statement from you. Then, this statement will be submitted to the guilty company’s insurance company (or legal department). You need to make sure that the statement you give is honest and true to fact. If you exaggerate or make false claims, then your claim can be terminated, and your lawyer might refuse to continue working with you. If you are awarded compensation and it’s later discovered that you gave a dishonest account, you can be arrested and charged with fraud.
Compensation Amount
The amount of compensation that you will be paid depends on the severity of your case. If your child was seriously injured, then you will receive an amount of compensation that ensures you are able to care for them until their injuries are healed (or until they can look after themselves). If they will never recover, then you will receive enough money to support them for the rest of their life. You need to find a good lawyer to work with since only an experienced and qualified lawyer will be able to maximize the amount of compensation you are paid.
Defective product lawsuits can be very stressful. It is important to find a qualified lawyer to work with, so they can handle all of the confusing and stressful aspects of making a claim for compensation. Take the information given in this post into consideration, so the claim process is as stress-free as possible for you.
