What To Expect During A Product Liability Lawsuit In California

In this article, you can discover… 

• How to take the first step in filing a product liability suit.
• How long a product liability case generally takes to resolve.
• The benefits of hiring a strong attorney to handle your product liability lawsuit.

What’s The First Step To File A Product Liability Lawsuit?

The first step is to file a complaint with your attorney’s help. A lawsuit is generally the first step to take, as many product manufacturers are reluctant to simply settle cases based on a demand letter. Evidence will be needed, and a discovery process will be vital. Both of these will be handled by a formal lawsuit. 

What Is Discovery And How Does It Work In Product Liability Cases?

Discovery is the process wherein your attorney requests information from the product manufacturer through written questions, asking for documents, or taking someone’s testimony. The information gathered will help your attorney understand how a product was unsafe and which stage of the design, manufacturing, or distribution process was responsible for your injury.

Sometimes, product manufacturers willingly hand over this data; at other times, they’re unwilling, and a court order is needed to compel them to release it for review.

How Do I Prepare For A Deposition In A Product Liability Lawsuit?

Simply tell the truth about how you used the product, what happened, and what injuries resulted. Answer all questions directly and honestly, and allow your attorney to handle which strategy they’ll use and which questions they’ll ask during deposition. 

Attorneys Bryan Lamb & Richard Frischer are dedicated product liability lawyers serving California. For over 30 years, they’ve helped clients just like you hold corporations accountable for their products and fight for their rights as consumers.

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How Long Does A Product Liability Lawsuit Typically Take To Resolve?

Two to four years is typical. This is because many companies fight long and hard over handing over documents, and this process can take your lawyer’s time. Don’t give up, though. The process is worth it, helps hold corporations accountable, and allows you a chance to receive the awards your injury merits. 

What Are The Potential Outcomes Of A Product Liability Lawsuit?

Many corporations settle, and in our experience, 95% of cases settle out of court. In these circumstances, corporations will typically require your silence and confidentiality on matters pertaining to the product and the settlement. 

If you’re not comfortable with this confidentiality requirement, going to trial would be the next step. 

Can I Appeal A Product Liability Case If I Lose?

Yes, any case can be appealed. The appeal, far from being a second trial, would in fact be a critique of the legal process of the initial trial itself. The appeal process determines if something was handled illegally, if evidence was withheld, or if the procedure of the trial was faulty. 

If your case is lost, your attorney can assist you with an appeal of that legal decision. 

How Can An Attorney Help Me Navigate A Product Liability Lawsuit?

A seasoned attorney is a valuable ally in a product liability suit. They’ll handle everything for you, from gathering and preserving evidence to countering the corporation’s claims during deposition. Simply answer all questions honestly and allow your lawyer to handle the process productively and professionally. 

Putting your case in the hands of a good, seasoned, reliable attorney is the best thing you can do for your case, your rights, and your opportunity for just compensation as a consumer.

For more information on What To Expect During A Product Liability Lawsuit, an initial consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (415) 966-4471 today.