Reno Product Liability Lawyers

Individuals can experience a very range of injuries depending on the type of product that was defective, how it was defective, and its intended purpose. For example, victims of a car accident from a defective auto part may experience traumatic brain injuries, fractures, soft tissue injuries, organ damage, internal bleeding, PTSD, and more. Defective drugs can cause heart dysfunction, breathing problems, liver complications, kidney damage, brain damage, and many other symptoms. Choking and burns are two other common injuries caused by defective products.

The driver who was initially deemed at-fault for the accident may be relieved of responsibility once investigators discover that the accident was caused by a defective part, not a traffic violation or driver negligence. Victims may be able to seek damages from multiple parties, including the product manufacturer, the distributor, and the mechanic, depending on the circumstances. If the accident was the result of a poorly designed vehicle, the company who designed the vehicle may be liable for the sustained injuries. Ask your Reno product liability lawyer for guidance that applies to your situation.

Product liability claims are almost always made against large corporations who have a tough legal team and extensive resources. Individuals who make their own claims are unlikely to be successful, or will receive a lowball offer that is far below the actual value of their case. An experienced lawyer will understand how to negotiate, what evidence is necessary to prove your case, and when it’s time to pursue litigation. If you are dealing with serious injuries or life changes as a result of your injuries, it can be almost impossible to manage a legal case or claim on your own. Call the trusted Reno defective product attorneys at Benson & Bingham for assistance!

One Reno product liability attorney can represent multiple clients who have been injured by the same product in one large lawsuit, known as a class action lawsuit. One or more plaintiffs will represent the entire group. After the case is settled, the group will split the proceeds equally among all of the participants. Class actions lawsuits are more common with pharmaceutical products, defective drugs, and medical equipment cases.

In mass tort lawsuits, individuals who have been injured by the same defective product will pursue compensation and settle their claim individually with the responsible party. In a class action lawsuit, one plaintiff will represent the entire group as one collective lawsuit. Both can be effective ways of holding liable parties responsible in product liability cases.

Nevada recognizes a four year statute of limitations from the date of the injury on product liability claims. However, it can take several months or longer to uncover evidence and build a strong case on behalf of a victim. Class action lawsuits may take longer due to the number of resources that are required to successfully handle the case. Although many product liability cases are settled outside of court, those that do move forward to litigation will require additional time to move through the court system. It’s always in a victim’s best interest to pursue a product liability claim as soon as possible because evidence tends to disappear over time.