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Pressure cooker malfunctions can wreak havoc on your home and result in life-threatening injuries. When manufacturers fail to safety test their pressure cooker and instant pot appliances, they need to be held liable for the injury and property damage caused.
If you’ve been harmed by a pressure cooker explosion, an attorney from Zanes Law can help you file a product liability claim. If your claim is successful, you’ll receive compensation to cover the cost of medical treatment and any other expenses you’ve incurred as a result of the explosion.
The amount of compensation you’ll be awarded from a pressure cooker explosion case depends on the damages you’re eligible to receive. In the legal realm, damages refer to payments for specific losses you’ve been saddled with as a result of your injury.
Here are some of the pressure cooker explosion damages you might qualify for:
The above damages compensate for monetary losses and are aptly named economic damages. They help victims cover their expenses and lost income, but sometimes, serious injuries affect us in ways that aren’t easily appraised.
If your injury has taken an emotional toll or has led to undue suffering, you might qualify for the following non-economic damages, such as:
If your spouse or loved one has passed away due to injuries sustained from a pressure cooker explosion, we understand the pain you must be feeling. An attorney from our firm will be more than happy to file a wrongful death claim on your behalf. They’ll request damages for lost income, mental anguish, and loss of consortium so that you can grieve comfortably.
If your pressure cooker explosion happened because you failed to follow the directions and used it in a way that wasn’t intended by the manufacturers, you probably won’t qualify for a product liability claim. The only way you’ll be able to secure compensation for your injuries is if the explosion was caused by a product defect, such as:
If one of these defects caused your injury, you’ll be eligible to file a pressure cooker explosion lawsuit. The only problem is, how do you tell what caused your cooker to explode? To find out what caused the malfunction, your attorney will call on an engineering expert. They’ll be able to analyze the appliance and figure out what exactly went wrong.
If others have suffered injuries from the same pressure cooker defect that caused your explosion, you might be able to add your case to a class-action lawsuit. Joining a class-action lawsuit will significantly increase your chances of receiving compensation. This is partly due to the old saying, “There’s strength in numbers.”
Class action suits have their benefits, but they can be exceptionally difficult to manage from a legal point of view. Luckily, this isn’t our first rodeo. Our pressure cooker explosion attorneys have successfully litigated hundreds of class action suits in the past. They’ll make sure all the proper paperwork is submitted so that you can get the compensation you need.
Delaying legal action is never wise, especially if your pressure cooker injury requires expensive medical treatment. Getting started on your claim as soon as possible will increase your odds of receiving compensation. That’s because Arizona has a statute of limitations for product liability suits.
If you’re not familiar with the term statute of limitations, think of it as a legal deadline by which you have to file your claim. Under A.R.S. § 12-542, you might have as little as two years to file. “Might” is the operative word, as there are almost always exceptions to deadlines like that.
To find out exactly how long you have to file, contact a pressure cooker explosion lawyer from our firm. They’ll be familiar with the legal deadline that’s relevant to your case. They’ll also make sure that all the necessary court documents are filed before your deadline.
If you’ve sustained injury from a pressure cooker explosion, you need a skilled attorney to represent you in court. Luckily, our pressure cooker explosion lawyers have a great deal of experience handling product liability claims, and they don’t charge upfront for their services.
They operate on a contingency fee basis, which means they’ll take a portion of your winnings in exchange for their services. To get the no-cost representation you need, contact the team at Zanes Law. We’ll get back to you ASAP to schedule your free consultation.
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