Questions about Defective Products

Atlanta, Georgia

What is considered a defective product?

A defective product is one that poses risk to consumers when used as intended. If you were injured by a defective product, you may be able to seek financial compensation related to your injuries via a product liability lawsuit.

What factors contribute to defective products?

Common causes for defective products include:

Flaws in the design of a product
Faulty manufacturing or assembly of the product
Tampering or inadvertent contamination of a product that results in risks to consumers
Marketing flaws such as inadequate safety warnings or inaccurate instructions

Who can be held liable for a defective product?

Depending on the individual circumstances of your case, one or more parties may be held liable for a defective product. Responsible parties may include:

Product designers/engineers
Product manufacturers
Product distributors
Product marketers
Product retailers

What must be proven in a product liability case?

In a product liability claim, you must demonstrate negligence on behalf of at least one of the aforementioned parties. You need to be able to prove:

The product was hazardous when used as intended or directed
You suffered harm despite using the product as intended
The alleged product defect was the cause of your injury

If I am injured by a product I was borrowing, can I still file a defective product claim?

In the state of Georgia, it does not matter who purchased a product in a defective product lawsuit. If you were injured by a product that was being used as intended, you may have grounds for a defective product lawsuit regardless of whether you own the product.

What damages can be sought in a defective product lawsuit?

Damages in a product liability case may include but are not limited to:

Medical expenses
Lost wages
Pain and suffering
Disability
Loss of quality of life

If you live in the Atlanta, Georgia, area and were injured as a result of a defective product, please contact the product liability attorney at Robbins & Associates, P.C., to schedule your free case evaluation

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