A defective medical product can upend life as you know it, leaving you with unexpected and unwarranted physical, emotional, and financial losses. As stressful as that can be, you should take comfort knowing that you have the ability to pursue legal action against those responsible for your harm.
That said, your case may not be as easy as you think. In fact, many defective medical product victims make mistakes in their case that put their claim in jeopardy. Let’s take a look at those mistakes so that you know what you need to avoid.
Mistakes to avoid during your case
There is a whole host of mistakes that can be made in your case. Here are some of the most common that you’ll want to avoid:
- Not seeking out medical care: This can render it difficult to show the cause of your harm, and it can make it challenging to demonstrate the true extent of your damages. Make sure you seek immediate care if you’ve been harmed and follow your doctor’s recommendations.
- Filing a claim too late: These defective medical product cases are subject to a statute of limitations. So, if you wait too long to file your claim, then you might be altogether barred from bringing your case forward.
- Filing an inadequate claim: Your claim needs to clearly articulate all facts relevant to your case. If it doesn’t, then you might be denied relief.
- Not securing the right witnesses: Defective medical device litigation and similar cases are highly complex. You’ll likely need one or more experts to help you present your case. If you don’t, then the defense might be able to swat away your claims pretty easily.
Don’t put forth anything less than the best
Your future is at stake when you pursue one of these claims. With that in mind, you should prepare the most thorough and aggressive case possible. Only then can you confidently move forward with your claim, knowing that you’ve positioned yourself as strongly as possible for a successful outcome.
