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What to Do After a Car Accident

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Being in a car accident can be extremely stressful and you may be unsure what steps you should follow. There are several things you should do immediately and then others you will take care of afterward. Knowing all of these important steps can help you navigate the accident with ease.

Call Police and Emergency Services 

Immediately after the accident has occurred, you need to determine if anyone has been injured. If so, you should call emergency services so everyone who has been injured can get care as quickly as possible. After contacting emergency services, you should call the police. They will file an official police report that can protect you from any claims the other party makes and the report can assist you when you file your own insurance claim. If it is not an emergency, avoid calling 911 and instead call the number for the local police department. Try to avoid moving the cars before the police arrive to preserve the scene. 

Exchange Information and Document Accident 

You should avoid talking too much with the other party because you want to avoid either of you claiming fault. This can later be used against either of you. However, you do need to exchange insurance information with each other so you can each make an insurance claim afterward. You might also want to get the name and contact information of the other party. At this point, you should thoroughly document the accident. You should take pictures of all vehicles involved and make sure the photos clearly show any damage. These photos can be used as evidence when making insurance claims. You can also make personal notes about the accident, but avoid opinion or speculation. 

Contact Insurance and a Lawyer

After the accident, you should contact your insurance provider and file an insurance claim. Make sure you ask plenty of questions so you understand what you need to do and what process you should follow. Be aware of the time limit you have to submit a claim, how your car repairs will be paid for, and what you will be responsible to pay for. In some cases, the insurance of the at-fault driver may be resistant to pay. Hiring a lawyer can help you get the coverage that you deserve so you can move on with your life. 

There are many things you need to do following an accident. It’s important to take time to understand what your responsibilities are. Accidents are stressful, and understanding the process can make things easier. 

If you need defense after an accident, call a car accident lawyer!

Defective Product: What Rights Do You Have?

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In most states, there are laws that protect people who have been seriously injured by a defective product. In general, these laws pertain to those who have suffered from a malfunctioning product that failed to perform correctly within conditions where it should have, within reason, been expected to perform. If you have been injured by a defective product, here is what you should know about your rights and what steps you should take to seek justice. 

You Don’t Have to be the Owner of the Product

Did you know that you can still sue even if you are not the owner of the product that injured you? In many states, you do not have to physically own or have bought the product to file a defective product claim. For example, if you asked a friend to borrow a chainsaw to do some yard work, but the chainsaw failed to perform correctly under reasonable circumstances, resulting in your injury, you have the right to file a suit and the potential to win your case. So, if you have been made a victim of a defective product that you borrowed from someone else, be sure to consult with a defective product attorney. 

You Don’t Have to Have Handled the Product

You may be wondering, how can I have a chance of winning a defective product suit if I haven’t even handled the product? Here is an example: You were working in a warehouse when, all of a sudden, the machine that your coworker was using—under reasonable, safe circumstances—splintered, sending shrapnel into your eye. Do you have a right to sue? Yes. If you have been injured by a defective product that someone else was using, you have every right to seek monetary compensation for your injury and you should consult with a defective product attorney.

You Could Have Been Using the Product Incorrectly

In most cases, using a product incorrectly or within situations where it would have been reasonable for the product to malfunction won’t win you a lawsuit: You would be held liable for your accident. However, if the product you were using had defective or absent written warnings or instructions, you may have enough grounds to win you a defective product suit. Defective products claims are not restricted to merely defects in how a product was built or designed, but also the quality of the warnings and instructions of the product. Therefore, if you have been injured because of defective warnings or instructions, contact a defective product attorney.

 

As part of ethical business practices, corporations are required and expected to produce products that will not malfunction and cause injury when used correctly and within reasonable circumstances. If you fall victim to their negligence, you have a right to seek justice. Don’t suffer in silence.

Have you been recently injured due to a defective product? Click here to consult with a defective product attorney who can help you get the justice you deserve!  

    

In most states, there are laws that protect people who have been seriously injured by a defective product. In general, these laws pertain to those who have suffered from a malfunctioning product that failed to perform correctly within conditions where it should have, within reason, been expected to perform. If you have been injured by a defective product, here is what you should know about your rights and what steps you should take to seek justice. 

You Don’t Have to be the Owner of the Product

Did you know that you can still sue even if you are not the owner of the product that injured you? In many states, you do not have to physically own or have bought the product to file a defective product claim. For example, if you asked a friend to borrow a chainsaw to do some yard work, but the chainsaw failed to perform correctly under reasonable circumstances, resulting in your injury, you have the right to file a suit and the potential to win your case. So, if you have been made a victim of a defective product that you borrowed from someone else, be sure to consult with a defective product attorney. 

You Don’t Have to Have Handled the Product

You may be wondering, how can I have a chance of winning a defective product suit if I haven’t even handled the product? Here is an example: You were working in a warehouse when, all of a sudden, the machine that your coworker was using—under reasonable, safe circumstances—splintered, sending shrapnel into your eye. Do you have a right to sue? Yes. If you have been injured by a defective product that someone else was using, you have every right to seek monetary compensation for your injury and you should consult with a defective product attorney.

You Could Have Been Using the Product Incorrectly

In most cases, using a product incorrectly or within situations where it would have been reasonable for the product to malfunction won’t win you a lawsuit: You would be held liable for your accident. However, if the product you were using had defective or absent written warnings or instructions, you may have enough grounds to win you a defective product suit. Defective products claims are not restricted to merely defects in how a product was built or designed, but also the quality of the warnings and instructions of the product. Therefore, if you have been injured because of defective warnings or instructions, contact a defective product attorney.

 

As part of ethical business practices, corporations are required and expected to produce products that will not malfunction and cause injury when used correctly and within reasonable circumstances. If you fall victim to their negligence, you have a right to seek justice. Don’t suffer in silence.

Have you been recently injured due to a defective product? Click here to consult with a defective product attorney who can help you get the justice you deserve!  

    

What to do if You are in a Motorcycle Accident

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Much like car accidents, motorcycle accidents can be frightening. There are several things you should do immediately after an accident for your benefit. Knowing what to do beforehand will help you to be more prepared. 

Address Safety 

The very first thing you should do is address the safety of everyone on the scene. When in a motorcycle accident, you are highly susceptible to injuries compared to when you are inside a car. You won’t be walking away unscathed. You should do your best to get yourself to a safe position and handle any injuries you can while on the scene. If you are able to, you should check on everyone else involved in the accident to make sure they are safe or at least in a position where they will survive until help arrives. At the very least, you should know everyone’s safety level even if you can’t do anything about it. 

Call Emergency Responders

Once you’ve addressed everyone’s safety, you should call the emergency responders. Calling for medical attention should be one of your top priorities. Again, on a motorcycle you’ll likely see more injuries so getting medical attention quickly is important. In addition to medical services, you should also call the police. No matter what type of accident you are in, you need to call the police to file a police report. This report is important to you because it can help to establish fault. You can present this report to your insurance so they can see what compensation you deserve. 

Contact Attorney and Insurance 

After the accident, you need to contact your insurance. Present them with the police report so you can establish fault and then work towards getting your compensation. Your insurance can help you cover paying to repair your car, cover medical bills, and any other suffering you experienced. In some cases, insurance companies can be difficult to deal with and it can be hard to actually get compensation. In these cases, you should contact an attorney. Your attorney is familiar with these types of cases and they know how to negotiate with insurance companies. They can offer you the help that you need. 

 

Any kind of accident can be scary and difficult to deal with. Understanding the process that should follow an accident can be extremely helpful. It may vary from case to case, but these steps should help you navigate any accident you are in. 

 

Speak with an attorney about your motorcycle accident. 

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

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From receiving an injury while on the job to purchasing a defective product, there are many ways life can take an unfortunate turn. If you’ve ever been in a car accident, been the victim of a dog bite, or experienced some other type of serious injury, you know what it feels like to be stressed and uncertain about the future.

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How to Sue a Company for a Defective Product

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Every year, an alarming number of companies create products that they later have to issue recalls for because they are a risk to the safety of consumers. There are other products, however, that go without a recall, and they could still pose a risk to your safety. Products that are designed wrong or malfunction after being purchased can cause harm to you or your family, and you have the right to sue under certain circumstances.

What is a Defective Product?

You may be wondering about the difference between what is considered a defective product, and what is just a poor quality product that breaks soon after purchase. Defective product laws vary by state, but most laws say that a product is defined as defective if it fails to perform in the manner it was expected to perform, within reason. Products that can be potentially defective include:

  • All-terrain vehicles
  • Power tools
  • Barbecues
  • Industrial equipment
  • Garage doors
  • Quads
  • Lawnmowers
  • Boats
  • Elevators
  • Escalators
  • Hair products
  • Electronics
  • And more

When Can You Sue Over a Defective Product?

As we mentioned above, defective product laws vary by state, but many of the general principles are the same. Most of the time, you don’t have to be the buyer of a product or the user of a product in order to have the right to sue. You may bring a defective product liability claim against a manufacturer, retailer, wholesaler, distributor, or a combination of all of these parties.

Hiring an Expert

Product liability cases can be difficult to prosecute, and you’ll definitely want an expert on your side to help establish the claim. Contact Ahlander Injury Law today to help you sue a company for a defective product. You’ll get the greatest chance of a positive outcome and earn the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering.

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