Injuries that result from the usage of cosmetics can be dangerous, and may require the help of a cosmetics product injury lawyer. Although not often discussed, cosmetics annually cause hundreds of damages as a result of poorly manufactured products such as makeup kits. With the widespread use of cosmetics in the United States, it is important to know the dangers that accompany makeup products and what you can to do if you suffer from a cosmetic injury.
The cosmetics industry is booming. It has continued to grow in popularity as more and more people begin to buy into the latest and greatest products from the world of beauty. This means that every day, millions of people — especially women — put themselves at risk of suffering injury, which is why is is important to know how a cosmetics product injury lawyer can help.
As of a study from the early 2000s, analysts at Goldman Sachs estimated that the global beauty industry is increasing at a seven percent rate every year. In fact, hair care makes up $38 billion in net worth, with skin care at a close second making up $24 billion and makeup making up $18 billion. These cosmetic companies are profitable. If a cosmetic injury does occur, it is their responsibility to provide you fair compensation for their faulty product. Each and every cosmetic company has the obligation to sell safe products for their customers. If they fail to do this and do not take ownership, a cosmetics product injury lawyer can help in fighting to get what you deserve.
There are many different types of injuries that can result from cosmetics. Among these include:
– Skin rashes
– Acne
– Permanent skin damage
– Loss of vision
– Loss of hearing
– Loss of other senses (i.e. smell)
– Burns
– Allergic reactions
The severity of these injuries ranges. While some faulty cosmetics may only cause minor damages, others can cause lifelong effects that may have consequences in other spheres of life. For example, if you suffer from a permanent skin rash, it may force you take time off work. It may also cause you to lose valuable time driving back and forth to doctor’s appointments. A cosmetics product injury attorney is there to insure you get the rightful compensation to deal with these obstacles. On top of the inconvenience posed by these injuries, they also can be expensive. Doctors and medical checkups can take thousands of dollars right out of your pocket. Many cannot afford this financial burden. Nobody should have to worry about paying for the mistake caused by their makeup manufacturer.
If you or your loved one has suffered from a cosmetic-related injury, don’t hesitate to call the skilled attorneys at Cohen & Cohen. We want to make sure we get all the facts to see if you have a case. At Cohen & Cohen, we believe no injury should be left unattended. Call us today at 1(202)-955-4529 and we will be happy to set you up with a cosmetics product injury lawyer on our team to see if they can help.
