How to Find an Attorney For Product Liability
You or a family member had an accident with an item, whether at work, at home, or elsewhere. The incident occurred despite using the item as it was originally intended, and the injury was serious. Now you need to get an attorney for product liability.
The question is – how do you do that? Where can you find one that will take your case? There are a variety of ways.
Your Own Personal Network
Someone else in your family or at your job may have a similar thing happen to them… and they were successful in getting reparations. If that is the case, don’t be afraid to ask them about their attorney. They may readily pass along the contact information.
At the very least, you can talk to the attorney and see what they suggest doing about it. Remember to just trust your gut. You have roughly two years to file, so don’t rush immediately.
Look Around Your Area
You may walk around your area and see signs in windows or at public transportation stops for lawyers. They tend to be in highly-trafficked areas, so keep your eyes open for them and contact them if one piques your interest. Jot down the contact information.
This also includes advertisements on television or in your local paper. There are still attorneys who get a good deal of their clientele through this. Again, trust your judgment and go with that.
The Internet
WHen it comes to searching for things, this is now probably the best way to do it. All you have to do is go to your favorite search engine and input something like “product liability attorney” and your zip code. You will likely get a lot of results.
A lot of the sites that you find may feature reviews. Read them carefully – some people may have an agenda. Use your common sense.
You can then contact the attorneys that you find may suit you. Explain your situation and talk with the ones that reply. Then you can make your decision.
Having something happen to you via a product malfunction can be a traumatic event for you or your family. You want to make sure that you get the best representation, and if you use one of the above methods, you likely will. Then you can proceed to try to get your life back on track.