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Kentucky & Tennessee Product Liability Law Firm

When dangerous and defective products cause injuries, we fight to hold manufacturers and distributors accountable.

In Kentucky and Tennessee, product manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure that the products they make are safe for consumers. However, far too often companies overlook poor designs, fail to perform critical inspections, and neglect to realize dangerous flaws in their products, all of which have the ability to cause serious injuries to the public.

A product liability claim is created when an individual is harmed by a dangerous, defective or otherwise unsafe product, so long as the injury stems directly from the fault of a manufacturing defect. Product liability claims, including those resulting from defective products or defective drugs, can lead to major economic loss, catastrophic injury, and tragically even death.

If you or a loved one was injured by a defective or dangerous product in Kentucky or Tennessee, contact one of our experienced product liability lawyers today for a free consultation.

What to Do if You’ve Been Injured in a Product Liability Accident?

If you or someone else have been injured after using a defective or dangerous product and are in need of emergency assistance, the first thing to immediately do is call 911 and seek help. Only once it is safe to do so, document the scene of the accident with as many pictures and videos as needed to document the extent of the damage, injuries, and evidence of what caused the accident. Ensure that any law enforcement or emergency medical officials are aware of what caused the injuries so that they are documented in their report. If you have suffered any injuries, you should visit an emergency room or other medical provider as soon as possible. While undergoing treatment, ensure that your medical providers know that your injuries were the result of a defective or dangerous product. Next, whenever you are safely and comfortably able to do so, you should contact our office at 606-528-1000 to begin the process of pursuing your personal injury claim.

Here are the key steps to follow:

Call 911 for emergency assistance.
Document the scene of the injury and any injuries with pictures and videos.
Communicate with any police or emergency medical officials to aid them in accurately and completely writing their accident report.
Seek medical treatment for any injuries.
Contact Freeman Childers for legal counsel at 606-528-1000.

How Much Does it Cost to Bring a Product Liability Claim?

At the product liability law firm of Freeman Childers, you will never pay anything out of pocket to pursue your product liability claim. You only pay if you win, and even then, that payment comes out of a portion of your successful settlement or verdict. Your success is our success, and because of that, we take each and every claim seriously to maximize the recovery for our clients. At Freeman Childers we pride ourselves on our diligence, thoroughness, and professionalism. When you meet with us for your free initial consultation, we will expertly review your personal account of the product liability injury to determine the next steps to take. Our goal as plaintiffs’ attorneys is to go into every settlement negotiation and courtroom battle ready to fight and win for our clients. This practice has resulted in a proven track record of winning large settlements and jury awards for our clients.

What Types of Damages You Can Recover in a Product Liability Claim?

When an innocent consumer has been harmed in Kentucky or Tennessee as a result of a defective or dangerous product, they are entitled to compensation for the injuries and suffering they experience. A skilled product liability lawyer can help injured parties recover damages for the following losses:

Medical expenses
Lost income and loss of future earnings and earning capacity
Property damage
Physical and mental pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life

What is Product Liability Law?

Product liability law refers to the responsibility placed upon a manufacturer, retailer, distributor, or seller for putting a defective or dangerous product in hands of a consumer in Kentucky or Tennessee. These companies have an obligation to ensure that through the design, production, and distribution of their products, the end results is not defective or unreasonably dangerous.

All products are required to be properly marketed and to include instructions and warning labels as needed to make consumers aware of any risks associated with their use. If a manufacturer or other party in the manufacturing or distribution chain sells or distributes a defective or unreasonably dangerous product, they may be held strictly liable for any resulting harm.

What is the Statute of Limitations for a Product Liability Claim in Kentucky?

A statute of limitations is a legal deadline that sets how long you have to file a lawsuit. If you miss that window, the court will likely dismiss your case as time-barred, meaning you lose the right to pursue compensation—no matter how strong your claim may be.

Under Kentucky law, product liability injury victims have one year to settle their claim or file a lawsuit. The clock starts running either on the date of the injury.

Knowing and acting within this time frame is crucial to protecting your rights and ensuring your claim can be heard.

What is the Statute of Limitations for a Car Accident in Tennessee?

Just like in Kentucky, the statute of limitations to bring a car accident claim is the legal deadline within which you must to file a lawsuit or else your claim will be barred. If the statute of limitations deadline is missed, a court will likely dismiss your case as time-barred, which eliminates your right to pursue your claim.

Under Tennessee law, product liability victims have one year to settle their claim or file a lawsuit. The clock starts running either on the date of the accident.

Knowing and acting within this time frame is crucial to protecting your rights and ensuring your claim can be heard.

If you have been injured by the negligence of someone else anywhere in Kentucky or Tennessee, contact our personal injury law office as soon as possible.

If you have been injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle wreck, don’t hesitate to seek immediate emergency medical attention. Your health and safety are paramount, and it won’t damage your case. But then make certain that you bring your accident and injury case to the personal injury firm of Freeman Childers as soon as possible. The sooner our personal injury attorneys can review your accident, the better we can represent you in your pursuit of compensation.