Right now, you are hurt. You are also stressed by the thought of all the unanticipated medical expenses that keep showing up. Because of your injury, you may be unable to work. If your injury is severe, you might never be able to return to your job. You need an attorney to help you get the money you need to survive.

Compensation is the law’s way of putting you in the same position you would have been in if the product had never injured you. An experienced product liability lawyer can help you get the fair compensation you deserve. A skilled lawyer knows the applicable laws and the legal system. They can protect your rights and ensure you recover all of the compensation that is rightly yours.

The insurance company representative for the product manufacturer may offer you money for your injuries. This amount may seem appealing due to the bills that you have that continue to accumulate. Despite their caring demeanor, the representative from the insurance company is not on your side. They’re not concerned about you. They only care about the insurance company’s bottom line.

You need someone who is entirely on your side. A product liability lawyer can look out for your best interests. An attorney can speak on your behalf to the insurance company representative and any other involved parties. An attorney can represent you in a court of law if a fair settlement offer isn’t made. You mustn’t speak to anyone about the details of your case until you have a chance to talk to a lawyer.

Studies have shown that victims usually receive more compensation with legal representation and legal advice. Injured parties often receive up to three times as much compensation when represented by an attorney compared to when they attempt to handle their claim alone.

Sampson Law Firm has represented clients in the greater Louisville, Kentucky, area for over twenty years.

Our firm only represents plaintiffs in personal injury matters. We do not represent big corporations or insurance companies. Our focus is all you, the individual, and how we can get you the benefits you deserve.

Meet our attorneys:

Jeffrey T. Sampson

Attorney Sampson has been practicing law for almost thirty years. The Kentucky Trial Court Review has repeatedly identified him as one of Kentucky’s most Prolific Trial Lawyers. He has given lectures before professional groups on the legal areas of medical malpractice and workers’ compensation.

Keith Poynter

Attorney Poynter has been practicing law for almost ten years. Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Poynter worked as a police officer and as an account manager in the insurance industry. His diverse background gives Mr. Poynter a unique perspective regarding his representation of his clients.

Sampson Law Firm has many satisfied clients. Our attorneys have successfully reached many multi-million dollar settlements on behalf of our clients.

Millions of products are released yearly, ranging in type, size, and function. Typically, though, product liability lawsuits are filed for products falling within the following categories:

Pharmaceuticals

Toxic Food Products and Containers

Dangerous Childcare Products and Toys

Manufacturing Defects

Defective Vehicles

Design Defects

When these products or types of defects cause unsuspecting consumers harm, the consumer should not be the one to bear the full burden; those negligent parties liable for the unsafe product should have to take responsibility for the consequences.

After retaining us to represent you, we will thoroughly investigate what caused your injuries and identify all responsible parties. The five most common parties found to be responsible in product liability cases include:

Manufacturer of the product

Supplier/manufacturer of parts of the product

A party that installs or assembles the product

Wholesaler

Retailer from whom the consumer purchased the product

The law no longer requires the injured party to be the consumer who initially purchased the product. Any person whom the product could have foreseeably injured is entitled to seek compensation.

However, it is possible that you are partly to blame for your injuries. Fortunately, Kentucky follows the legal doctrine of comparative fault. This means that if you are found to be partially responsible, you may still recover compensation. But your compensation will be reduced in proportion to the percentage you were at fault for the accident.

For example, if you are found to be 10% responsible for your injuries, any award you received would be reduced by 10%. If the total compensation due to you is $100,000, you would only receive $90,000.

There are three theories of liability for product liability cases:

Strict liability – the victim only has to prove that the product was defective and was put into position to reach the consumer;

Negligence – the victim must prove that the defendant caused the defect in the product that caused the injury and

Breach of warranty – when the victim used a product as intended but was injured by it, and that product had a warranty saying that the product was safe for that use.

A seasoned attorney knows what types of compensation the law allows after a defective product accident. In general, you may be entitled to compensation for present and future medical expenses, including pain and suffering, lost wages, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium.

It is important to talk to a Kentucky attorney as soon as possible not to forfeit your right to seek compensation by waiting too long. In general, Kentucky law requires the injured party to file their lawsuit within one year of the date of injury. There are exceptions, which a knowledgeable attorney can explain to you.