What Damages Are Available in an AED Liability Lawsuit?

An AED (automated external defibrillator) liability lawsuit may allow you to secure compensation to cover medical expenses, lost pay, pain, emotional suffering, and other losses. A New Orleans AED liability lawyer can review your situation and determine the precise funds you qualify to receive. 

If you lose a loved one due to issues related to an AED, your family may receive funds to cover their medical costs, funeral expenses, and lost earnings. You may also qualify to receive non–economic damages.

A law firm can provide more information about the funds available in your situation.

Can You Get Damages with an AED Lawsuit?

You may have a chance to secure compensation for your losses if someone misused an AED while trying to provide you with care. AEDs can act as a life-saving device if you go into sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). However, improper use of these devices can worsen your condition and cause additional injuries. 

Additionally, you may have a valid claim if you were in a business or property required by Louisiana to have AEDs available and, when you went into SCA, you discovered the venue did not have an AED. 

Your family may also qualify for damages if you lose a loved one in either of these two scenarios. A lawyer must prove negligence in your AED liability case to bring you compensation.  

Damages Available if You Sustained Injuries Associated with AED Liability 

If you sustained injuries due to an issue with an AED, you may qualify for compensation to cover your:

Current and Future Medical Expenses

You may receive damages to pay for your:

• Emergency medical care
• Time spent in a hospital
• Medical tests and procedures
• Medications and rehabilitation 

An attorney can track all of your healthcare costs and include them in your claim. Your attorney can also provide more detailed information about what damages are available in an AED liability lawsuit. 

Lost Wages

You may need time off work to recover after an incident with an AED. Your lawyer can push to bring you compensation for the wages you lose at work and your diminished earning potential. 

Pain and Emotional Suffering

Finally, you may qualify for non–economic damages after an AED incident. Your lawyer may help you seek funds to cover the emotional suffering, mental anguish, and pain you experience if directly caused by the misuse of an AED. 

Damages Available for the Loss of a Loved One

You may need to pursue a wrongful death claim with AED litigation to secure the damages your family needs after the loss of a loved one. A wrongful death claim may help your family face the financial pressures caused by a loved one’s:

• Lost benefits and earnings
• Healthcare expenses 
• Burial and funeral expenses 

The liable party may also need to cover the:

• Loss of a loved one’s emotional support, care, guidance, and companionship
• Grief and anguish felt by surviving loved ones 
• Value of lost household services 

An attorney can provide more information about what damages are available in an AED liability lawsuit involving the loss of a loved one. 

You May Get Compensation Without an AED Liability Lawsuit

In some cases, you do not need to file an AED liability lawsuit to secure compensation for your losses. Instead, you may get the money you need to cover your losses through a settlement with the insurance company representing the liable party. 

An attorney can negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf and assess any settlement offers you receive. Many individuals settle their claims outside of court because it may take less time and avoid court fees.

You can discuss all your available options with a personal injury law firm. 

Who Has to Pay for Your Losses After an AED Incident?

The party responsible for an AED incident should have to cover your losses. Liability can vary significantly in these cases. In some circumstances, lawyers seek compensation from:

• The AED manufacturer 
• The AED distributor 
• The owner of the property where the incident occurred 

It’s essential to get in touch with a lawyer quickly to handle AED liability cases. An attorney can immediately investigate and find all potentially liable parties. 

How Long does It Take to Get Damages with an AED Liability Claim? 

The time it takes to secure compensation after an incident with an AED can vary. Settlement negotiations may only take a few months. A lawsuit, on the other hand, may take a year or more. You can begin the legal process today. 

Talk to Us About Damages in an AED Liability Lawsuit

What damages are available in an AED liability lawsuit? If you file a claim for yourself, you could secure compensation for your medical bills, pain, suffering, and lost wages. You may secure damages to cover a loved one’s medical and funeral expenses if you lose a family member due to an AED incident. 

Our team at Scott Vicknair Law can provide more information about the compensation available in either situation. To discuss your legal options, you can call or complete our online contact form.