When we buy a product or invest in a service, we expect a certain quality in what we’re paying for. Importantly, we expect not to be harmed by the product or service we have parted ways with our money for – The Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 demands it.
So what happens if you are harmed because a product is dangerous either due to it being defective or due to a failure to warn of inherent dangers? Or what happens if a service ends up leaving you injured? Can you make a claim? If so, how much does it cost to claim?
Can you claim?
If the product is defective and has caused an injury, then you may have a claim. It can be more difficult if the product is old, as there is of course a certain expected level of wear and tear to occur over time. But if you invest in something and within a few short weeks it injured you because of a fault or problem, you may have a claim.
Winning a case in those circumstances is all about proving that the hazard was totally unavoidable. In some cases, it could be down to a lack of, or inadequate, warnings if a product carries with it an inherent risk.
Make sure you keep the product as it may need to be examined, and if you have proof of purchase that can help as well.
Who do I sue?
Given that most things are manufactured abroad nowadays, it isn’t always easy to go after those who made it. But the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 actually places the same amount of liability on to whoever sold it to you. As such, the shop or retailer where you purchased the item is equally as liable and must compensate you if we can prove that they are in breach of the law due to the product being defective.
How much does it cost?
Most law firms will charge you 25% from your payout due to some legal changes that happened in April 2013. Most will also ask for payment of insurance upfront as well, which can be in the region of a few hundred pounds.
But we here at The Injury Lawyers can still offer you a 100% compensation agreement for product liability claims. We still recover legal fees from the other side, but we agree to waive the 25% deduction that most law firms take to cover their Success Fee which is no longer recoverable.
On top of that, we don’t take out insurance so you’re not charged for it – and to sweeten the deal even further, we self insure you so you’re still covered in the same way an insurer can cover you and you don’t pay a penny for us to do it!
If the claim doesn’t win, we don’t charge you as we work on a No Win, No Fee basis.
So, as long as you comply with the terms of our agreement, it shouldn’t cost you a penny to make a claim with The Injury Lawyers! Call us now on 0800 634 75 75 to find it if you can claim on a 100% basis today.