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There are millions of products on the market. You will encounter them daily and use many of them to accomplish tasks. There is an inherent trust that the product is safe to use. Most products are safe to use and have gone through the appropriate channels to pass safety tests. However, some products have defects when they reach consumers. This can cause severe injuries and financial losses. The product manufacturer could be liable for any injuries you suffer when using their product as intended.
If a product defect injures you, speak to our Snellville product liability lawyer immediately at Spaulding Injury Law.
Liability for Defective Products
Product liability falls under strict liability laws. This means you will have specific issues to address and prove for a successful product liability claim. The primary elements that come up in these cases include:
- The manufacturer created the product
- The product had a defect when it left the manufacturer
- The defect led to your injury
Unlike other personal injury claims, you do not have to prove fault. That is because of strict liability laws. You only have to show that the manufacturer was responsible for creating the product and had a defect. You may think this makes these claims more straightforward, but they can have many complexities. A product liability lawyer in Snellville can discuss any complexities and how they impact your case.
Types of Product Defects
A product defect can happen in various ways. Depending on the type of defect, different entities could be responsible for your losses. You can put most product defects into a few categories, including:
- Manufacturing: the product flaw was made during the manufacturing process. This means all the products in the line will have the same defect. These products can harm customers and should be taken off the market.
- Design: this flaw happens before the product is made. It is an inherent flaw in the idea and schematics. It will affect all of the products in the line.
- Failure to warn: this issue differs slightly from the previous two categories. All products should have warnings about their dangers and proper usage. If a user must use special care or the product has a hidden danger, there should be information about it. You could have a product defect case when there are no warnings and suffer an injury.
Determining how the defect happened helps assess liability. Multiple parties are involved in the inception and creation of a singular product. That also means there are numerous potential defendants. This can convolute your case and requires legal experience to settle. Speak to a Snellville product liability attorney today.
Examples of Defective Products
While any product can have a defect, some have them more often than others. These products usually result in severe injuries as well. Snellville product liability attorneys often see the following products come up regularly:
- Toys
- Drugs and medical devices
- Vehicle parts
- Electronic cigarettes
- Product recalls
Many other products are on the market, but these are a few of the most common. Even if the product that harmed you is not on this list, you may still have legal options. The best way to determine if you have a case is to speak to Spaulding Injury Law.
Time Limit for Taking Legal Action
Like other personal injury cases, you only have two years to take legal action in Georgia. Some exceptions can apply to your case that impact this deadline. Certain claims can have a ten-year deadline. These cases are rare, however, and it is best to take legal action sooner rather than later. You can also encounter other deadlines for your product injury claim. Spaulding Injury Law knows all legal deadlines and can determine which ones may apply to your case.
Remember, some products are inherently dangerous, and that can lead to a class-action lawsuit. This happens when numerous plaintiffs are suing one entity for similar situations. This is common in pharmaceutical cases. If your product liability lawyer believes your claim qualifies for these legal actions, they will discuss the pros and cons.
Eligibility for Filing a Product Liability Claim
Essentially, anyone injured by a defective product can file an injury claim. You do not have to be the person who originally purchased the product. So you have rights if a friend or relative buys a product and you use it, resulting in an injury. However, you may have to prove that:
- You used the product as intended by the manufacturer.
- The product had a defect that caused an injury.
- The product was in the same general condition as originally purchased. This means you did not alter it or make any adjustments.
To determine eligibility for a product defect claim in Snellville, call Spaulding Injury Law. Our product liability lawyers understand the ins and outs of these cases. We can help find evidence proving all of these elements and help you recover compensation.
What to Do After a Defective Product Causes an Injury
You will likely never want to see or use the product after an injury. This is understandable, and we would advise you to stop using the product. However, the most critical step aside from getting medical attention is not disposing of the product. It is now evidence, and you should not throw it away. A Snellville product liability lawyer can work with experts to see the defect and where it originated. Without the product, this can become an impossible task.
If you still have the original packaging, purchase receipt, or other documents, you should also keep those. Bring everything to an initial consultation with a Snellville product liability attorney. These documents, when available, can help your injury claim. If you do not have these documents, that is ok. We can investigate and find other evidence to support your case.
Schedule a Consultation With Spaulding Injury Law
When a manufacturer is negligent and causes you an injury, you have rights. They should have taken appropriate measures to ensure the safety of consumers. Now you have an injury and mounting medical bills. Let Spaulding Injury Law help you hold these parties responsible for their actions. Contact our Snellville product liability attorney for an initial consultation.
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We help victims inside the Gwinnett County Area and our firm is conveniently located near Snellville. We have an office in Lawrenceville at 223 Scenic Hwy S #202 Lawrenceville, GA