If a defective product injured you, and you want to seek legal action to recover damages from the at-fault party, understanding the product liability claim process can help you make an informed decision about your options. Filing a product liability claim in Connecticut can mean that financial recovery is on the horizon, which can provide much-needed relief from the injuries created by a defective product. However, it also means that there is a challenging road ahead, as building a product liability case requires in-depth knowledge of federal and Connecticut laws.

For a partner and advocate in your product liability claim, contact D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC. We have been helping injured clients in Connecticut for over 100 combined years, and this experience can be invaluable to your case. Our attorneys will apply the knowledge they’ve gained from past cases to create a personalized legal strategy for you. Contact us to schedule a free consultation.

What to do Before Filing a Connecticut Product Liability Claim

Identify the At-fault Party

Before you file a product liability claim, you must know who is to blame for the product’s defect or dangerous condition. Naming the wrong person or company could have disastrous consequences, including losing the chance to pursue damages for your injuries. In most situations, there are multiple possibilities for who could be at fault since more than one person or company is usually involved in making and selling a product.

Determine the Type of Defect

Determining whether you were harmed by a design, manufacturing, or marketing defect is one of the first steps in a product liability claim. Doing this will help you narrow down the potential at-fault parties. This is a complex process that involves examining product designs, manufacturing methods, individual components of the product, and the way in which the item was marketed and labeled.

Calculate the Damages

Determining your recoverable economic and non-economic damages is also an important preparatory step. By knowing how much your claim is worth, you can gauge whether you’re being offered a fair settlement award. Factors like existing medical bills, future medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional trauma should be considered in your calculations.

While planning and strategic steps are helpful for your claim, it’s crucial that you don’t wait too long. You have a limited amount of time to take legal action. In Connecticut, people injured by a defective product must typically initiate a legal claim within three years of the date of their injury. There are some exceptions to this rule, but taking action sooner rather than later is advisable.

Need Help Filing a Product Liability Claim? Contact Our Connecticut Attorneys

Securing experienced legal representation for your product liability claim is a vital step. Keeping track of deadlines, negotiating a settlement award, contacting expert witnesses, and litigating your case in court are a few of the ways that an attorney can help in your product liability case.

The attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, will provide trusted guidance and strategic case planning to help you prepare for the claim, settlement, and litigation processes. Contact us to schedule a free consultation (in-person or virtual) and file a product liability claim in Connecticut.