Getting Results in Product Liability Cases
Product liability is a complex area of personal injury law. There are different legal questions than might arise in a typical car accident case, and the defendants are usually companies and corporate insurers with deep pockets and extensive resources to defend against liability.
At Spaulding Injury Law, we never shy away from challenging product liability matters. We do not back down against large corporations and their insurers. We always fight for our clients, even when it might seem to you like a David vs. Goliath battle.
Our team has obtained many successful results in product liability cases, including $1.5 million in a medical device dispute and over $367,000 for a client who fell due to a defective consumer product.
To learn whether you have a potential claim and how our experienced product liability team can help, please contact our office directly for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
Proving a Product Liability Claim
Georgia law holds manufacturers strictly liable for products that cause harm to consumers. This means you do not have to provide specific evidence that a company was negligent in selling a defective or dangerous product.
Strict liability applies to the following types of defects that can lead to serious injuries:
- Design defects – When the inherent design of a product is defective, the resulting defects will exist in all products stemming from that design.
- Manufacturing defects – Even if a product design is proper, there can be errors in making the product. Often, only certain batches of a product will be defective in such cases.
- Failure to warn consumers – Manufacturers have a duty to warn consumers of any risks of using the product. If a company has inadequate warnings – or no warnings at all – it can lead to serious harm.
While you do not need to prove negligence, you do need to provide evidence to prove one of the above defects. This can require highly technical investigation into the product manufacturing, as well as technical evidence of the specific alleged defect that caused your injury.
When you need a highly experienced legal team with the resources necessary to investigate and prove a product liability claim, you want Spaulding Injury Law on your side.
Common Products that Might Cause Injuries
There are numerous everyday products that, under certain circumstances, can potentially cause injuries to you or your family members. Here are a few common products that have been known to cause injuries and become the subject of product liability claims:
- Vehicles – Car accidents are a leading cause of injuries, and defective vehicle parts, malfunctioning systems, or other manufacturing problems can contribute to accidents and injuries.
- Household appliances – Appliances like stoves, ovens, and washing machines can pose risks of fires, burns, or electrocution when they malfunction due to defects.
- Children’s toys – Poorly designed or manufactured toys can present hazards such as choking, suffocation, or injury due to sharp edges or small parts. Some toys also have improper warnings about risks and age recommendations.
- Pharmaceuticals and medical devices – Certain medications may have serious side effects that companies fail to identify or warn about, leading to unexpected health issues or complications. Medical devices can also be defective and cause severe medical conditions.
- Power tools – Tools like drills or chainsaws can cause severe injuries if defective or if safety mechanisms fail.
- Consumer electronics – Electronics such as smartphones, laptops, or batteries have been known to overheat or catch fire due to defects, posing burn or explosion risks.
- Household chemicals – Cleaning products, pesticides, or chemicals used in everyday life can be toxic if ingested, inhaled, or come into contact with the skin. These products might not have sufficient warnings or safety seals.
When a product causes injuries, it might be subject to a recall. However, consumers are not always properly notified of recalls and still might suffer injuries. Manufacturing companies can be liable for injuries whether or not they have already issued a recall.
Seek Compensation for Your Injuries and Losses
Product liability claims begin with a thorough investigation by our team of how your injury occurred and whether the manufacturer should be liable. We can also investigate whether other consumers suffered similar injuries due to the same type of defective product. In such cases, you might combine your claims into a class action lawsuit.
Our attorneys are skilled negotiators and litigators who can seek compensation directly from insurance companies or by filing a product liability lawsuit in civil court. We regularly seek damages such as:
- Past and future medical bills
- Past and future lost earnings if you had to miss work due to your injuries
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Permanent impairments or disabilities
- Permanent disfigurement
- Wrongful death
We carefully assess your full damages and work to obtain maximum compensation. Insurance companies for manufacturers will try to underestimate your injuries and losses – our lawyers do not allow this to happen.
The Right Product Liability Attorneys for Your Case in Suwanee
Our product liability lawyers at Spaulding Injury Law protect the rights of clients in the Suwanee area who suffer injuries due to defective or dangerous products. If you believe a product caused your injuries, never wait to seek a case evaluation from our legal team. Contact us today to discuss our services and how we can help.
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Visit Our Product Liability Office in Lawrenceville, GA
We help victims inside the Gwinnett County Area and our firm is conveniently located near Suwanee. We have an office in Lawrenceville at 223 Scenic Hwy S #202 Lawrenceville, GA