Consumers who purchase a product not only have every expectation that the item will work as promised, they assume it is safe. Not all products sold to Georgia buyers come without defects, though. Consumers might be hurt when a battery-powered toy overheats and causes...
Preparation Is Critical To Your Case
Preparation Is Critical To Your Case
Defective Products
How do you start a defective product lawsuit?
Defective products can leave Georgia residents suffering serious injuries. If you experienced harm as a result of using such a product properly, you might want to file a defective product claim. It’s important to know how to begin. When can you start a defective...
Time frames for filing product liability lawsuits in Georgia
Georgia law recognizes that some manufacturing or distributing companies sell products that are dangerous for users. Therefore, if a defective product injures you, you should file a lawsuit against the liable manufacturer, supplier, or retailer to get the compensation...
Tips on how to avoid harmful products
As a consumer in Georgia, it will be up to you to do all that you can to avoid harmful products. You want to keep yourself and your family members safe from the effects of defective items, so vigilance and due diligence will help. Make sure you understand the risks...
CDC investigating lung injuries linked to vaping
Many people in Georgia use e-cigarettes and other vaping products as an alternative to smoking. Though these products were marketed as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, there is a lot of debate over how safe they actually are. CDC investigating lung...
Silicone pacifier recalled for choking hazard
Residents of Smyrna and other nearby areas of Georgia may want to know about the recall of a product that poses a hazard of choking. Wishing your child to always be as safe as possible, you may want to learn more. According to the United States Consumer Safety...
2 ways a court determines strict liability
Strict liability is an area of tort law that includes product liability. Most cases that involve faulty products fall under strict liability. When a product causes harm to a consumer, usually the manufacturer's intent does not matter. If a product injures you, you can...
Reporting a medical device defect
A widespread problem in the consumer industry is the underreporting of medical device defects. It's important for manufacturers, sellers and medical providers in Georgia to report any defect that could cause serious harm to a patient. Preventing injuries and deaths...
Do consumer protection laws help Georgia customers?
Consumers purchase products with reasonable expectations about safety. Car shoppers would not likely purchase a vehicle knowing the airbags don't work, but some models come with hidden defects. Recall laws might lead to consumers becoming informed about a hazardous...
Common defective products and product liability
Defective products are items with flaws that may cause serious injury. Defects often come from a lack of warnings, a design flaw or a manufacturing error. There are several products that a consumer in Georgia should know about that could cause injury. Household...
