Cannabis companies may try to blame the consumer. They may argue the product was legal, the user made a choice, or the risks were already known.

But legalization does not give companies a free pass.

A company may still be responsible if it failed to warn consumers, marketed products deceptively, targeted young people, sold unsafe high-potency products, minimized psychiatric risks, or promoted cannabis as a solution for stress, sleep, anxiety, or other conditions without proper support.

These cases may involve claims for:

• Failure to warn
• Product liability
• Deceptive advertising
• Consumer protection violations
• Punitive damages in cases involving reckless conduct

The question is not just whether someone used cannabis; the question is whether the company knew more than it told the public. Proving that is where an experienced cannabis lawyer makes a difference.

Every case is different, but cannabis injury claims may seek compensation for the harm caused by the injury.

Damages may include:

• Emergency room care
• Psychiatric hospitalization
• Ongoing mental health treatment
• Medication costs
• Therapy or counseling fees
• Lost income
• Reduced earning ability
• Disruption to education or career plans
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of quality of life
• Future care needs

In certain cases, punitive damages may also be pursued when evidence shows a company acted recklessly. These may apply if, for instance, the company continued to engage in risky practices even after learning their product harmed people.