Claiming Compensation From A Liability Case

Whether you are aware of it or not, you probably know someone who has been injured through the fault of a company or another person. You may have even been in such a situation yourself. But did you know that there are laws in place to protect people who are hurt through the fault of others? All it takes is the help of a Phoenix liability attorney.

“Liability” refers to the person that is found to be at fault. Therefore if you have liability (only) insurance on your vehicle, it basically means that your insurance will cover any damages cause to other vehicles in the accident if the fault was your own, but it will not cover the damages to your own car. If the fault belongs to another person, they (or their insurance) are liable to pay for the damages to your car.

There are two types of liability that we’re going to discuss in this article which you will find most Phoenix attorneys will be familiar with. These are product and premises liability, and will probably seem pretty familiar to you as we explain them.

A product liability case may develop if a person has become injured due to either a faulty product, a product that hasn’t lived up to its manufacturer’s promise, or a product in which the packaging did not contain a necessary warning label. For instance, you buy a toy for your small child, who gets lead poisoning from the paint on the toy. The company who manufacturers the product must be held accountable because they used a paint which contained harmful or deadly amounts of lead.

Premises liability applies to anyone who owns property such as a building or land. If the owner neglects to post signs cautioning of hazards on the premises, or if they fail to maintain the premises in an appropriate fashion, they can be held liable for any injuries that a person sustains on the property.

A Phoenix liability claim is a serious allegation, and you should first consult with an experienced attorney to determine if you have a justifiable claim. Don’t miss out on correcting a company or person of their negligence.