Once you’ve suffered an injury from a dangerous or defective product, it’s important to keep track of all your communications and expenses regarding the incident. Once you file a lawsuit, your Long Beach product liability lawyer will advise you about which types of compensation you should pursue, and these can include:
Medical expenses. If the product caused an illness or injury, you can sue for compensation for your hospital bills, the costs of any necessary ongoing treatments or subsequent procedures, rehabilitation and medical appliance costs, prescription costs, and any other expenses related to your medical care.
Lost income. If the product’s effects on you forced you to stay home from work for an extended time, you can sue for the wages you would have reasonably expected to earn during that time. Additionally, if a product permanently disables you or otherwise diminishes your future earning capacity, you can sue for the money you would have expected to earn in the future.
Property damage. If the product damaged any personal property, such as an electronic device exploding and damaging other belongings, you can sue for the costs of repairing or replacing those items.
Pain and suffering. If your injuries were significant and entailed extreme pain, expert witnesses can testify to these facts and show the court the extent of the suffering you endured because of the product. A judge will use this testimony to determine an appropriate amount of compensation.