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A defective product lawyer at Cobb Personal Injury represents people injured by dangerous or defective products. We identify who in the supply chain is responsible and handle your claim in-house through trial. Georgia law often allows recovery without proving the maker was careless. Call (770) 627-3221 for a free case review.
A defective product claim, also called product liability, holds the makers and sellers of a dangerous product responsible when it injures someone. These claims cover everything from faulty auto parts and defective medical devices to dangerous tools, appliances, children’s products, and contaminated goods. If a product was unreasonably dangerous and hurt you while you were using it as intended, you may have a claim.
What sets these cases apart from a typical injury claim is the legal standard. In a car crash or a slip and fall, you generally have to prove someone was careless. In a product case, Georgia law often allows recovery under strict liability, which means the focus is on whether the product was defective, not on whether the manufacturer intended any harm or was careless. That difference can make a strong product case easier to prove than people expect.
Product defects fall into three categories, and identifying which one applies shapes the entire case. Each points to a different failure and often a different responsible party.
Many cases involve more than one type. Part of our work is determining which defects apply, because that decides what has to be proven and who is responsible.
Liability for a defective product can fall on any party in the chain that brought it to you, not only the manufacturer. Because a product passes through many hands before it reaches a consumer, more than one company is often responsible.
Potentially liable parties include the product’s manufacturer, the maker of a defective component part, the company that assembled the final product, and the distributor, wholesaler, or retailer that sold it. Georgia law allows strict liability claims against manufacturers, and other sellers in the chain can be responsible depending on their role. We trace the product back through the supply chain to identify every party that can be held accountable, which also helps ensure there is enough coverage to pay for serious injuries.
Defective products cause injuries that range from minor to fatal, and the severity drives what a claim is worth. We handle the full range, and we build the claim around the complete medical picture, including future care where the injuries are lasting.
Common defective product injuries include burns from faulty electronics or appliances, lacerations and amputations from defective tools or machinery, organ damage or illness from contaminated food or drugs, injuries from auto part failures such as faulty brakes, airbags, or tires, and harm caused by defective medical devices. When a defect causes a death, the family may have a wrongful death claim against the responsible companies.
Cobb Personal Injury handles defective product cases in-house, from the first investigation through settlement or trial, without referring your case elsewhere. The attorney who reviews your case is the one who carries it through. Personal Injury cases require expertise in legal and incident-specific details. The team offers personalized attention and advocates to achieve optimal outcomes.
Our work starts with preserving and examining the product, identifying which type of defect applies, and tracing the supply chain to every responsible company. These cases are often fought against large manufacturers and their insurers, so we build the claim on the evidence, the defect, the injury, and the standards the product failed to meet, and we deal with the companies so you are not pressured into an early lowball. If a fair settlement is not offered, we are prepared to try the case. We represent injured people throughout Marietta, Cobb County, and Acworth. Dog bite injury cases can cause physical and emotional harm. Our team provides legal guidance to secure appropriate compensation for it.
Because we work on a contingency basis, there is no fee unless we recover for you.
You can recover compensation for the financial and personal harm a defective product causes. Once the defect and responsibility are established, the liable companies and their insurers are accountable for your damages. A workers compensation lawyer manages the legal complexities and negotiations with insurers to secure appropriate compensation for your case.
Recoverable damages typically include:
Where a company knew about a danger and sold the product anyway, Georgia law may also allow punitive damages. What a single case is worth depends on the severity of the injuries and the conduct of the company involved, so we evaluate yours directly rather than quoting an average.
Georgia sets two separate deadlines for defective product claims, and missing either can end a case. Knowing both early is important, because product cases often involve injuries that appear well after the product was first sold.
The first is the statute of limitations, generally two years from the date of injury, which is the standard deadline for a personal injury claim in Georgia. The second is the statute of repose, which can bar a product liability claim a set number of years after the product was first sold to a consumer, regardless of when the injury happens. These deadlines have specific rules and exceptions, so the safest step is to have the facts reviewed as soon as possible.
The steps you take after a defective product injury protect both your health and your claim. The single most important one is unique to these cases: keep the product.
Get medical attention right away and keep all records that connect your injury to the product
Preserve the product itself, do not repair, alter, or throw it away, because it is the central evidence
Keep the packaging, manuals, receipts, and any purchase records you still have
Photograph the product, the defect if visible, and your injuries
Write down what happened, including how you were using the product at the time
Do not return the product to the seller or manufacturer, even if they ask
Call a lawyer before giving a statement to any company or insurer
The product is the evidence that proves the case, and companies have an interest in getting it back or having it discarded. Preserving it, and getting legal advice before you talk to the manufacturer, protects your claim.
Often no, which is what makes product cases different. Georgia allows strict liability claims against manufacturers, meaning the focus is on whether the product was defective and caused your injury, rather than on whether the maker was careless. You do still have to show the product was defective and that it caused the harm, which is what an investigation establishes.
There are three: design defects, where the product is dangerous as designed; manufacturing defects, where something went wrong in production; and marketing or warning defects, where the product fails to warn of a known risk. A case can involve more than one. Identifying which applies is part of building the claim.
Depending on the facts, you may have a claim against the manufacturer, the maker of a defective component, the assembler, or the distributor or retailer that sold the product. Georgia law allows strict liability against manufacturers, and other sellers can be liable based on their role. We trace the supply chain to find every responsible party.
Yes, this is one of the most important things you can do. The product is the central evidence in the case, so do not repair it, alter it, throw it away, or return it to the seller, even if asked. Keep the packaging, manuals, and receipts as well. Preserving the product can be the difference between a provable case and a lost one.
Georgia generally allows two years from the date of injury to file, and there is also a statute of repose that can bar a claim a set number of years after the product was first sold. Because two deadlines apply and they have specific rules, it is best to have your case reviewed as soon as possible.
When a defective product causes a death, certain family members may bring a wrongful death claim against the responsible companies, in addition to a claim for the harm the product caused before death. These are difficult cases for a family, and we handle them with that in mind. A free, confidential consultation is the place to start.
Cobb Personal Injury handles defective product cases on a contingency basis, which means there is no fee unless we recover compensation for you. Your initial consultation is free.
Injured by a defective product in Marietta, Cobb County, or Acworth? Cobb Personal Injury traces the supply chain, holds the responsible companies accountable, and handles your case in-house through trial. Call (770) 627-3221 or request a free case review.
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