Product Liability Attorney in Georgia

Do you have injuries from a defective or dangerous product in Georgia? Dangerous products injure millions of Americans every year and cause thousands of avoidable deaths. Under Georgia’s product liability laws, manufacturers can be financially liable for injuries when a dangerous product hurts someone.

If a dangerous or defective product has harmed you, contact The Scott Pryor Law Group. We can assess your circumstances and help you secure financial compensation for your injuries. Without legal representation, you may be limited in your ability to recover your losses. We can stand in your corner and hold manufacturers accountable for their wrongdoing.

Common Defective Product Cases We Manage

Our firm has experience managing a wide range of defective product injury claims. Some of the most common types of defective products include:

Automobile parts (e.g., brakes, airbags, seatbelts, etc.)
Furniture
Electronics
Medical devices (e.g., pacemakers, stents, insulin pumps, etc.)
Kitchen appliances
Power tools
Exercise equipment
Pharmaceuticals
Children’s toys
Contaminated foods

What Kinds of Injuries Can Defective Products Cause?

Consumer products are varied, so injuries from defective products are similarly diverse. Common injuries from faulty products include:

Burns and abrasions
Cuts and lacerations
Head injuries and concussions
Neck injuries and whiplash
Broken bones and fractures
Choking and suffocation
Eye injuries
Organ damage
Toxic and chemical exposure
Amputations

What Does It Mean for a Product to Be Defective?

There are three primary ways that a product can legally be considered defective: manufacturing errors, design defects, and a failure to warn.

Manufacturing Errors

Products can have manufacturing flaws that make them unsafe to use. These defects result from an error in the manufacturing process and typically affect a single product from a specific line of products. For instance, brake pads might have material imperfections that cause them to fail during use.

Design Defects

A product can also be defective if it has a dangerous design that is likely to cause injury, even when properly used. This type of defect relates to the product’s inherent design and affects an entire product line. For example, children’s toys might have small parts that pose a choking hazard for infants.

Failure to Warn

Products can also have marketing or labeling defects due to a lack of warnings or insufficient instructions. Prescription drugs, for example, can have labeling defects if they don’t warn about potential adverse drug interactions.

Important Product Liability Laws in Georgia

Georgia has fairly comprehensive laws concerning defective product claims and lawsuits. Below are some of the most relevant product liability statutes you should know:

Strict Liability (OCGA 51-1-11.1)

Georgia recognizes strict liability for defective product injury claims, meaning you don’t have to prove manufacturer negligence to recover compensation. If the product was defective and injured you, the manufacturer is automatically liable. This strict liability standard favors injury claimants as the burden of proof is easier to meet.

Statute of Limitations (OCGA 9-3-33)

Georgia places a two-year general time limit on all personal injury lawsuits, including product liability lawsuits. Once two years pass, you lose your right to pursue financial compensation, so the best option is to start promptly.

Statute of Repose (OCGA 51-1-11)

In addition to the two-year time limit, Georgia has a statute of repose for product liability claims. According to this law, you cannot make a product liability lawsuit if more than ten years have passed since you purchased the product. The statute of repose places an absolute time limit on all product liability lawsuits.

Comparative Fault (OCGA 51-12-33)

Georgia’s comparative fault laws allow you to recover compensation even if you are partially responsible for your injuries. As long as you are less than 50 percent at fault, you can claim damages. The catch is that any final compensation you receive is reduced according to your fault percentage.

Compensation You Can Recover in a Georgia Product Liability Lawsuit

Depending on your specific circumstances, your attorney may be able to recover compensation for the following types of losses.

Emergency medical bills and continuing medical expenses
Lost work income, including salary/hourly pay, bonuses, tips, etc.
Diminished lifetime earning capacity due to disability
Other injury-related expenses
Pain and suffering
Discomfort from scarring and disfigurement
Emotional distress and mental anguish

We aim to be as comprehensive as possible with compensation and will look beyond typical injury expenses to fully account for your losses.

What Should I Do if a Defective Product Injures Me?

After receiving necessary emergency medical attention, start documenting the incident. Take pictures of your injuries and relevant features of the accident scene. It’s important to preserve the defective item so you can use it as evidence in your case later. You should also get statements from any eyewitnesses who were present.

Next, contact a doctor to receive a formal diagnosis of your injuries. Get copies of any relevant medical documentation and hospital bills. The more documentation you get, the easier it will be to prove a link between the defective item and your injuries.

Lastly, contact a product injury attorney in Georgia. They can gather evidence, meet filing deadlines, and represent you during insurance negotiations. An attorney can also pursue formal litigation if insurance companies delay or deny responsibility.

Why Work With a Product Liability Attorney in Georgia

Navigating defective product claims requires a thorough understanding of legal liability and manufacturing standards in different industries. The Scott Pryor Law Group has extensive experience in product liability claims and can provide the effective representation needed to hold manufacturers responsible.

Big manufacturers often have deep pockets for defense attorneys, but we have the skills and resources to meet them on equal footing. We are known for our tenacious attitude and meticulous approach to case building that incorporates our signature six-step pre-litigation process. As fierce advocates for justice, we will use every strategy and explore every available legal avenue to secure a fair and satisfactory resolution.

Contact our offices online or call today for a free case consultation with a product liability attorney in Atlanta, Georgia.