If you were injured by a dangerous or defective product, you deserve fair compensation for your suffering. Our Atlanta product liability lawyers are dedicated to building strong cases against manufacturers, sellers, or other responsible parties. Let us help you pursue justice and hold those accountable for the harm caused by faulty products.
Call Bader Scott Injury Lawyers today to learn more about how an Atlanta personal injury lawyer can assist you during a free consultation. We will review your case, explain your legal options, and guide you through every step of the claims process. You deserve the best legal representation, so don’t settle for less when your future is on the line.
What Can I Recover in a Product Liability Claim?
If you were injured by a defective product, you may be entitled to recover a wide range of damages to help you move forward. These damages are meant to address both the financial costs of your injury and the emotional toll it has taken on your life. By filing a product liability claim, you can hold the responsible parties accountable and seek compensation that reflects the full extent of your losses.
Our team can help you fight for:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity
- Miscellaneous expenses
- Pain and suffering
For a free legal consultation with a product liability lawyer serving Atlanta, call (404) 888-8888
Can I Afford a Dangerous Products Lawyer?
Many people hesitate to seek legal help because they worry about the cost of hiring an attorney. At Bader Scott, we believe that financial concerns should never prevent you from pursuing justice. That’s why our personal injury attorneys handle cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay any upfront costs, retainers, or hourly fees.
Our personal injury attorneys handle cases with no upfront fees. You don’t pay retainers or hourly fees, and we only get paid if you recover compensation. There is no risk when you enlist our help.
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Why Do I need an Atlanta Product Liability Lawyer?
In recent years, there has been a barrage of consumer goods with subpar quality from foreign manufacturers. Unfortunately, it is not as simple as finding the manufacturer of a product you bought at a local supermarket and serving them with legal papers.
Our associates at Bader Scott have many years of practical knowledge of product liability litigations and experience with filing litigations against powerful conglomerates. We are very experienced with all types of personal injury and product liability litigations in the Atlanta area. In fact, we have recovered over $30 million for injured Georgians since opening our doors.
We can build your case while managing the corresponding statute of limitations, protecting your right to recover compensation for your injuries.
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What do I need to Know About Product Liability?
Product liability is essentially a lawful case or claim when a product was defective, unsafe, or didn’t work according to instructions and caused one or multiple people serious bodily harm or death. Within a product liability lawsuit, the plaintiff wishes to hold the creator, manufacturer, or seller of the product responsible for the damage from the injury or death due to the unsafe product.
You need a highly skilled and experienced product liability attorney who is well-versed in all areas of litigation.
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How Would a Product be Considered Defective?
Under Georgia law, there are three different types of product defects:
Manufacturing Defect
A product defect would be classified as a manufacturing defect if an error or anomaly occurs during the manufacturing process that makes the product dangerous.
A manufacturing defect could be caused by any number of things, such as human error, machinery failure, or the mistaken use of substandard materials. The plaintiff does not allege that the product has an inherent flaw; rather, they allege that the specific product purchased by the plaintiff has a manufacturing defect.
Design Defect
When a plaintiff alleges that a product has no manufacturing flaws and is intrinsically defective and unsafe, it could be deemed to have a design defect. A design defect could be caused by the use of non-standard materials or not enough safety devices or safety checks within the product. A plaintiff would require a subject matter expert to prove that the product was inherently unsafe and unfit to use.
Warning or Instructional Defect
When a manufacturer doesn’t include the requisite directions for use or doesn’t include sufficient advisory about the risk factors of the product, there is a case for a warning or instructional defect. It is considered the manufacturer’s duty to provide enough instructions and provide warnings of any known or predictable hazards of using the product.
Under Georgia law, manufacturers have a continued responsibility to provide this information to their consumers even after the sale of products has occurred.
What Kind of Claims Can Be Pursued in a Product Liability Lawsuit?
In Atlanta, Georgia, a manufacturer might be liable for injury or death caused by a defective product under three different speculations:
Willful Neglect
A manufacturer might be held liable for any injury or death if it failed to practice common care in any of the following situations:
- Incorrect/inefficient configuration
- Inability to satisfactorily test/and review
- Inability to give sufficient directions or notices
- Inability to recall a product in time
Strict Liability
In the event that the product is defective, the manufacturer is liable even without any proof of negligence. Other than a post-purchase failure to warn of any safety concerns, all product liability suits must be filed within 10 years of the transaction. However, Georgia law also protects sellers of faulty products who are not the manufacturers of said commodity.
Implied Warranty
By selling a product, the seller implies:
- The product is suitable for the purpose as defined by the seller.
- The product is also suitable for the buyer’s expected utility as known by the seller.
However, it’s important to note that Georgia’s wrongful death statute prohibits wrongful death claims based on the violation of an implied warranty.
Who Can Make a Product Liability Claim?
The Georgia Legislature passed a statute in 1968 that established that a product liability claim could be brought by anyone who was hurt by a defective product or lost a loved one due to a defective product.
If you believe you may have a valid product liability claim, reach out to Bader Scott to learn more about your case. We will review your evidence and tell you more about your options.
What Kind of Products are Covered Under the Product Liability Law?
The laws controlling product liability cover all types of consumer products, industrial, farming, or construction machinery, medications both over-the-counter or prescription, and raw or processed food items.
Examples of products covered under product liability law are:
- Furniture
- Toys
- Guns
- Vehicles
- Exercise machines
- Baby cribs
- Strollers
- Car seats
- Escalators
- Elevators
- Dishwashers
- Cooking range
- Vacuum cleaners
- Hair dryers
- Batteries
Winning Big for Our Clients in Atlanta
Getting the compensation you deserve after being injured by a dangerous product is not always easy. Standing up against a giant corporation can feel impossible, especially when you are dealing with serious injuries or caring for an injured loved one. However, you don’t need to handle this process alone.
Contact us if you or your family members have been a victim of a defective product. We will assess your case and determine if there is a product liability claim to be made.
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