If you get hurt while using an item as advertised, you have the right to sue the engineer, manufacturer, marketer, or retailer for damages. Product liability, which is a subset of personal injury law, allows consumers to pursue compensation for injuries they sustain from defective goods. Before you can recover money, though, you must prove both liability and losses. Here are three tips to get started.

How to Build a Compelling Product Liability Case

1. Save the Item 

Do not alter or discard the product that caused the injuries. Instead, put it in a safe place away from others who might attempt to use it. If the item is contaminated food, save it, or at least the packaging, until you can consult with a personal injury attorney. They will contact a lab on your behalf. Photograph the dish as soon as you realize the problem, so you have pictures in which it is still recognizable. 

2. Record the Injuries 

Photograph any visible injuries when you sustain them and document their progress as they heal. As for recording internal damages, save diagnostic images, get a prognosis in writing, and start a daily journal in which you write about how those issues affect everyday life. 

3. Call a Lawyer

Once you’re ready to start the claims process, call an attorney. A seasoned personal injury lawyer will gather sufficient evidence of liability and help you track all the damages to calculate a fair settlement amount. The legal team will also negotiate with the opposing party on your behalf, so you can focus on recovering. 

If you want to file a personal injury claim after using a defective product, turn to Bellotti Law Group, PC. With offices in Boston, Cambridge, and Quincy, this firm provides comprehensive counsel for clients facing complicated legal disputes. Regardless of the issue, clients rely on their strategic team for personalized and attentive representation. Visit the website to explore all their practice areas, or call (617) 778-1000 to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer today.