What to Do Following an Injury Caused By a Defective Product
- Obtain names, addresses and telephone numbers
of all witnesses.
- Photograph the scene where the incident
occurred and any visible injuries (cuts, bruises). Professional
photographs are generally preferable, but not essential.
- Keep the product, as it may be important
evidence for a claim.
- If you do not own or possess the product, have
the product photographed in detail, and have an experienced Ohio product
liability attorney file a motion in court to secure the product.
- Talk to no one about the incident or injuries
other than the victim's personal physician or your defective product
lawyer.
- Consult an experienced Ohio product liability
attorney before answering questions from the product manufacturer or
insurance company.
- Tell your physician or surgeon exactly how the
injury occurred and describe all symptoms and complaints. Be sure to
report memory problems, confusion or disorientation, however minor these
things may seem at the time.
- Begin keeping a diary of how the injury or
death affects your life and family. In particular, write down all medical
related visits and everything that causes physical pain, frustration or
worry.
- Obtain and keep receipts for all expenses
relating to the incident.
Clark Perdue
The Columbus, Ohio law firm of Clark Perdue has extensive
experience handling product liability claims throughout Ohio. If requested, we
will meet you--in your home or at the hospital, if necessary--to explain your
legal rights and make suggestions for immediate action on your defective
product claim.
