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    • Scott Pryor
      Scott Pryor
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      Attorney at Law - Scott is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and is listed in the top 1% of trial attorneys in the nation by the Litigator Awards. He is also a member of Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association—Champion Level and sits on the Communications Committee of GTLA, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

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    • James MacLelland
      James MacLelland
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    • Philip Lorenz
      Philip Lorenz
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      Attorney at Law - Philip W. (“Phil”) Lorenz is a seasoned trial attorney, Phil has tried, mediated, or facilitated settlement of tens of millions of dollars in claims and lawsuits over the course of his career.

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    • Paul Dietrick
      Paul Dietrick
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      Attorney at Law

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    • Angie Hemmings
      Angie Hemmings
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      Client Experience Manager - Angie joined The Scott Pryor Law Group and quickly made her mark on the Firm. Her previous employment on staff at a local church prepared Angie for her current role in client relations and marketing. Meeting prospective clients, checking in regularly with current clients, and staying in touch with former clients are what Angie is passionate about. She wants you to know that you and your family are important to her.

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    • Rhonda Anzaldua
      Rhonda Anzaldua
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      Marketing Manager - Rhonda brings over 20 years of customer service and hospitality experience to the marketing and intake team. She is passionate about providing our clients with an outstanding experience from the very first day, and prides herself in her ability to be straightforward and honest but also able to empathize and offer comfort in the difficult conversations.

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    When a loved one is killed because of another's negligence, it is important to hold them responsible...
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    A quick moment in time, a sudden slamming of the brakes, or a loud blare of a horn can be all the time you have to prepare yourself in the event of a car accident.
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    According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the number one leading...
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    Motorcycle accidents often involve catastrophic injuries, such as a head or spinal cord injury because the driver...
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    To hold a negligent property owner or business responsible for the damage they have caused, contact us today.
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    Bicycle accidents often involve catastrophic or deadly injuries because of the difference in size between a bicycle...
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    Children are our pride and joy, and we do everything we can to protect them. That’s why it is even more devastating...
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    A faulty construction machine that destroys your property, undisclosed side effects in over-the-counter medication, a poorly designed toy...
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    If you have been injured at work, your employer should pay for your medical treatment. While employers and insurance companies...
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    Slips and falls can result in surprisingly serious injuries. Even otherwise healthy people can suffer from severe harm due to a simple fall.
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    Any accident on or near the water—whether on a dock, between two boats, or resulting from a collision with swimmers—could result in...
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Every manufacturer that does business in Gwinnett County must sell a product that is reasonably safe when used as intended. The responsibility to build and sell safe merchandise includes maintaining a specific manufacturing process, producing products to specifications, and implementing a design that is not prone to malfunction.

If you suffered an injury from a defective product, a Gwinnett County defective products lawyer may be able to help you. A skilled personal injury attorney in Peachtree Corners could explain the requirements under state law for filing a defective product claim, work with you to gather the evidence needed to pursue the case, and advocate on your behalf for all potential compensation for your losses.

Claims for Defective Product Design

The most common way to pursue a claim following an injury due to a defective product is to allege that the company’s design process is faulty. Filing a claim over a faulty design process suggests that even if an injured person uses a product as intended, an inherent flaw in the item meant that an injury was inevitable.

Manufacturers here may be strictly liable if a plaintiff can prove all of the following conditions:

  • The defendant manufacturer made the product
  • The product was defective when it left the control of the defendant
  • The defective condition directly caused the plaintiff’s injury

A Peachtree Corners defective products attorney could help an injured party investigate any product design defects that caused a product to malfunction.

Allegations of Manufacturing Defects

Even if a maker of a product uses a sound design, a plaintiff may still allege liability if they can show that an error in the manufacturing process resulted in an injury. Manufacturing errors often occur when a machine used to make the product is not calibrated or a worker fails to catch an issue in quality control.

Much like cases involving design error, a plaintiff in a manufacturing defect case may allege that a maker is strictly liable for an injury. Unlike design flaw cases, however, plaintiffs’ attorneys may also rely on a theory of common negligence, meaning that the maker had a duty to warn the user of any potential hazards but failed to do so. This kind of case commonly revolves around the presence—or lack thereof—of warning labels on the item or disclaimers made in an instruction manual.

Statute of Limitations

A plaintiff has only a limited time to pursue a product defect case. The general statute of limitations outlined in Official Code of Georgia §9-3-33 states that plaintiffs have two years from the date of injury to file a case for damages in court.

In addition, O.C.G.A. §51-1-11 clarifies that a case alleging a defective product is only valid within ten years of the date of manufacture of the item. As a result, an item may sit on a shelf for a number of years and absolve the maker of any liability. A defective products lawyer in Gwinnett County could help an injured individual file a legal claim promptly to avoid the possibility of dismissal under the statute of limitations.

A Gwinnett County Defective Products Attorney May Be Able to Help

Proving a product defect can be difficult, but a Gwinnett County defective products lawyer could help you pursue your claim effectively. A skilled attorney could work to demand compensation for your physical injuries, your lost earnings, and any lost quality of life. Call today to learn more or to schedule an initial consultation.

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