Have you been injured by a dangerous product in Charleston, West Virginia? You may have the right to sue the manufacturer for your resulting injuries, costs, and suffering. The experienced Charleston product liability lawyers at Farmer, Cline & Campbell, PLLC, can help you maximize your fight for compensation. Call us at (304) 346-5990.
For the last 28 years, injured consumers and families have trusted us to help them take action when products malfunction and cause catastrophic trauma. We’re award-winning West Virginia trial attorneys with over 315 years of collective experience, and we’ve dedicated our careers to holding corporations accountable when things go wrong. Our case results speak volumes, with hundreds of millions of dollars secured on behalf of clients like you.
Contact our law office in Charleston, WV, today to learn about the benefits of working with our top-rated legal team. Your initial case evaluation is free.
How Farmer, Cline & Campbell, PLLC Fights For Injured Consumers in Charleston, WV
You’ve been injured because a product was unsafe. The company responsible for putting it in your hands has to be held accountable. However, taking on a corporation is no small feat. You need – and deserve – to have an experienced legal advocate in your corner.
That’s where our personal injury lawyers in Charleston, WV, can help.
Choosing Farmer, Cline & Campbell, PLLC means working with top-rated West Virginia litigators who are recognized by The National Trial Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, Avvo, The Best Lawyers in America, US News and World Report, Super Lawyers, and Best of the Best Attorneys.
When you hire our law firm to handle your product liability lawsuit, the manufacturer (and its insurance company) will know that you won’t be afraid to reject lowball offers and fight for the compensation you truly deserve before a jury.
You’ll also benefit from a team of trustworthy, passionate trial lawyers who will be prepared to handle all aspects of your product liability claim; we will:
- Independently investigate your case so that we have a thorough understanding of why the product was defective, how it caused your injury, and how your accident could potentially have been avoided
- Evaluate medical records, product designs and blueprints, product manuals and instructions, other complaints of injury or death, consumer safety recall information, photographs, video footage of the accident, and other evidence
- Consult expert witnesses and specialists with knowledge specific to your case
- Assess your damages and calculate what your product liability claim is worth
- File your claim with the local Kanawha County court clerk within the appropriate statute of limitations
- Aggressively seek the best possible terms in a settlement agreement for you
- Bring your product liability lawsuit to trial, if necessary
In a time when you’re overwhelmed and unsure of who to trust to help you move forward after a life-changing accident, count on our Charleston personal injury attorneys to support you every step of the way. We’re so confident that we can make a difference in your life that we’ll stake our fees on the outcome of your product liability case.
If we don’t win, you don’t pay. End of story.
Reach out to our law office in Charleston, West Virginia, today to learn more. Your first consultation with our team is free.
What is Product Liability?
When you buy a product, you expect it to be safe. And while there are some product regulations out there – especially for medical devices, medications, and food – it’s nearly impossible for the government to ensure that every product sold is safe.
That’s where product liability laws come into play. In West Virginia, state law provides consumers with the right to sue if they are injured by an unsafe product.
Companies that design, manufacture, and/or sell products can be strictly liable if a product is defective and causes an injury or death.
Strict liability means that consumers do not have to prove that the company was negligent in any way, so it encourages companies to put a lot of effort into selling safe products. If they don’t, they can be on the hook for resulting damages.
What Are the Three Main Types of Product Defects?
While there are several grounds on which a product liability claim can be based – including negligence and breach of warranty – most involve defects. There are three primary types of product defects in West Virginia: design, manufacturing, and marketing (failure to warn).
- Design Defect: a product is inherently unsafe because of a flaw in its design
- Manufacturing Defect: a product is unsafe because of a problem with the way it was assembled or manufactured
- Marketing Defect: a product causes harm because the manufacturer failed to disclose safety risks that it knew or should have known about
A product can suffer from one or more types of defects. When you file a product liability lawsuit, you’ll have the burden of proving each specific type of defect alleged.
What Compensation Can I Recover Through a Product Liability Lawsuit in Charleston, West Virginia?
If your injuries are the result of an unreasonably dangerous product, West Virginia law gives you the right to seek two different types of compensatory awards: economic and non-economic.
Economic damages are intended to help you deal with any financial consequences of your accident and/or injury, such as:
- Current medical bills
- Future medical expenses
- Diminished earning capacity
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Rehabilitation
- Nursing care
On the other hand, non-economic damages are intended to help you cope with trauma that’s much more personal and harder to value, such as:
- Loss of companionship
- Emotional distress
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced quality of life
- Disfigurement
- Disability
- Chronic physical pain
Product liability lawsuits can also give rise to punitive damages in certain situations. Typically, this is appropriate when a company knowingly puts an unsafe product on the market or conceals known risks to consumer safety. If a jury determines that a company acted intentionally or with gross negligence, it can order it to pay additional damages on top of any compensatory awards.
Decades of Experience Handling All Types of Product Liability Cases
At Farmer, Cline & Campbell, PLLC, our product liability attorneys in Charleston represent clients who’ve been injured or lost a loved one because of defective:
- Toys
- Children’s products
- Personal care products
- Household appliances
- Pesticides
- Lawn equipment
- Heavy machinery
- Ladders and scaffolding
- Vehicles and safety components
- Prescription medications
- Over-the-counter medications
- Furniture
- Sports equipment
- Fireworks and explosives
- Construction equipment
Don’t hesitate to put our 315+ years of combined experience in your corner if you’ve been injured because of an unsafe product. Call our Charleston product liability attorneys to discuss your case today.
Defective Products Can Cause Catastrophic Injuries
The type of product you use and how it malfunctions will influence the types of injuries you’re most likely to suffer.
Some of the most commonly cited injuries in product liability lawsuits include:
- Burns
- Nerve damage
- Soft tissue injuries
- Chest injuries
- Crushing injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Concussions
- Eye injuries
- Amputations
- Degloving injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Leg injuries
Seek prompt medical care for your injuries, even if you don’t think they’re severe. Many times, shock can cause us to miss the signs and symptoms of serious internal trauma. Once you’ve been treated, call our Charleston, WV, law office to talk to our team about your legal rights. Members of our team are always available to take your call – 24/7/365.
How Long Do I Have to File a Product Liability Lawsuit in West Virginia?
West Virginia has a two-year statute of limitations for product liability lawsuits. The two-year period starts to run on the date you are injured or discover your injury through reasonable diligence.
So, if it takes some time to notice that a product has caused an injury, you won’t be prohibited from seeking compensation.
You lose the right to take legal action and demand damages if you miss the filing deadline. Don’t let that happen. Call Farmer, Cline & Campbell, PLLC for help as soon as you suspect or discover that you’ve been injured. We’ll be ready to get a jump start on your product liability claim and help you work toward a meaningful financial recovery.
Schedule a Free Consultation With an Experienced Charleston Product Liability Lawyer at (304) 346-5990
Don’t let a company off the hook for its unsafe product. Hold it accountable by choosing Farmer, Cline & Campbell, PLLC to take charge of your product liability lawsuit.
Our Charleston product liability lawyers have been fighting for consumers in West Virginia for over 28 years. As unwavering advocates for our clients, we’ve successfully won hundreds of millions in verdicts and settlement agreements.
Now, we’re here to make an impact on your life after a devastating injury, too.
Contact our Charleston, WV, law office to get started. There is no charge for your initial case evaluation.
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Farmer, Cline & Campbell, PLLC
746 Myrtle Rd, Charleston
WV 25314
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(304) 346-5990
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