You can potentially recover damages for your losses by pursuing a product liability claim. Those types of compensation might include:
Medical Bills and Expenses: Any costs for your current and future treatment related to your defective product injury. For example, emergency care, hospitalizations, surgeries, doctor visits, physical therapy, prescription medications, medical equipment, home modifications, etc.
Lost Wages: Damages can be recovered for both past and future lost income and benefits because of your injuries. You may also be entitled to lost earning capacity if your injury leaves you unable to earn the same level of income as before the defective product incident.
Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical pain caused by your injuries, as well as any emotional distress, such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, or any other resulting psychological effects.
Property Damage: When the accident causes property damage, victims are entitled to payment for the repair or replacement of their property. (e.g., vehicle, clothing, etc.)
Loss of Consortium: If your spouse or family suffers a loss of love, companionship, comfort, society, etc., because of your injuries, they may be able to receive consortium damages.
Wrongful Death: When a defective product causes a fatality, the victim’s surviving family members can pursue a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for funeral/burial expenses, lost income and benefits, loss of services, and more.
If the defendant (at-fault party) was intentionally reckless or acted with an extreme disregard for the safety of consumers, the court may award punitive damages. This form of compensation is meant to punish the defendant and deter others from similar conduct.