Dangerous or defective products can cause severe and, sometimes, catastrophic injuries. Whether the product is a household appliance, machine equipment, electrical component, or even food, when something sold, delivered, or installed causes injury, legal remedies may be available. In Connecticut, there are clear steps you can take to protect yourself and your rights.
Step 1: Get Medical Care
Start by getting checked out by a medical professional. Even if your injury doesn’t seem serious at first, see a doctor. Some injuries worsen over time, and having medical records right from the start will help if you end up filing a legal claim. Your health should always come first.
Step 2: Keep the Product and All Related Materials
Don’t throw anything away. Hold onto the product, the packaging, instruction manuals, receipts—anything that came with it. If the product broke or malfunctioned, leave it in the same condition that it was in after the incident. Take photos of the item and your injuries. This kind of documentation can be important evidence later.
Step 3: Don’t Talk to the Manufacturer Just Yet
Don’t contact the manufacturer after your injury. They may offer you a refund or ask for a statement. Be careful. These conversations are often intended to limit the company’s responsibility. It’s a good idea to speak with an attorney before speaking with the manufacturer.
Step 4: Know the Law in Connecticut
Connecticut law protects people who are injured by defective or dangerous products. If something was poorly designed, manufactured incorrectly, or didn’t come with proper warnings, you may have a valid product liability claim.
Connecticut statutes (specifically Sections 52-572m through 52-572r of the General Statutes) outline your right to seek compensation for things like medical expenses, time out of work, and other losses. In most cases, you have three years from the date of the injury to file a claim.
Step 5: Talk to a Product Liability Lawyer
Product liability cases can be complicated. You may be going up against a large corporation with its own legal team. An experienced Connecticut injury attorney can help you figure out if you have a case, guide you through the process, and work to get you fair compensation.
Don’t wait too long. If you miss the filing deadline, you could lose your chance to recover damages.
Injured by a Defective Product? Take Action
If a product caused you harm, don’t handle the situation alone. Get medical care, save everything related to the product, and speak with a lawyer who understands Connecticut product liability law. The sooner you act, the better your chances of holding the manufacturer accountable will be.
RisCassi & Davis is Ready to Help
If a defective product injures you or a loved one, know that the Connecticut product liability lawyers at RisCassi & Davis have represented the rights of the injured for over 70 years. We have received meaningful state and national recognition for our work in this area of the law. If you would like a free consultation with one of our Connecticut product liability lawyers, please contact us. There is no obligation.