Birmingham Products Liability Lawyer
Put Decades of Experience in Your Corner
In a consumer-driven society, millions of dollars are spent every year
in retail spaces. And products that fail to meet safety standards are
common. If not manufactured or packaged properly, a product can become
a serious threat to a consumer's health. Even if used as directed
on packaging or in instruction manuals, the products themselves may not
have undergone thorough health and safety testing. If you have sustained
an injury due to a product's unsafe design, manufacturing, or instructions,
speak with
Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law.
Tell us about your defective product injury in a
free, private consultation today.
If we lose your case, then you don't pay us any fees.
Why It Is Important to Work with an Attorney
Because manufacturing companies have a wealth of legal resources and deep
pockets, it is vital to retain an experienced Birmingham products liability
attorney who has meticulous attention to detail and who is prepared to
exhaust every avenue possible to help you maximize your claim's value.
For more than 25 years, our team at Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys
at Law has successfully defended numerous product liability claims inside
and outside of court.
We've helped
injured victims obtain
millions of dollars in recoveries.
Our experienced team of lawyers is standing by and is ready to serve you with effective, nuanced representation.
In product liability cases, we can help you hold the following parties
accountable:
- Designers - If a product has a dangerous design flaw that causes harm to consumers
- Product manufacturers - If a product is manufactured poorly without adhering
to safety regulations
- Marketers - If a product's packaging or instructions failed to warn
consumers of potential dangers and risks
- Distributors - If the distributor knowingly distributed the unsafe product
or modified the product in the process of distribution
Our Birmingham product liability attorneys work closely with expert witnesses
in the medical field and technology specialists to help you prove that
the product in question was the direct cause of an injury or wrongful
death. No case is too big or too small for our team to handle.
TIME LIMITS FOR FILING PRODUCT LIABILITY CASES
It is reasonable to expect that the products we buy and use will perform
to our expectations and do so in a safe manner. Sometimes, however, products
may have defects or other unexpected dangers that may prove harmful to
the user. In these cases, the product’s manufacturer may be held
liable for any damages or injuries that occur from using the product,
but claims must be made in a timely manner.
If you have sustained an injury while using a product, there is a limit
to the amount of time you have to file a claim. These time limits, called
the “statute of limitations,” vary from state to state. The
time limit usually begins when the person who was injured first discovers
their injuries, but could also be as soon as the injury was actually sustained,
under what is known as the “discovery rule.”
Here in Alabama, action must be taken within two years of the discovery
of the injury. Most states allow for 1-3 years, while some states, like
North Dakota, allow as many as 11 years to pass from the date of manufacture.
Some states also have “statutes of repose,” which bar actions
that are not brought forth within a certain time period after an event
has occurred.
Schedule a Free, No-Obligation Consultation with our Birmingham Product
Liability Lawyer Today
Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law is staffed by individuals who share a
deep commitment to justice and excellence. Our Birmingham product liability lawyer genuinely cares about the welfare
of our clients. As an active member and contributor to the State Bar Association,
Attorney Cochran and her team have decades of experience handling product liability cases.
We offer flexible hours and can even travel to your home or the hospital.