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...
Preparation Is Critical To Your Case
Preparation Is Critical To Your Case
Defective Products
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...
Potential injuries from breathing machines
Sleep apnea is a common health issue throughout Georgia and the United States. While the primary symptom of the disorder is snoring regularly while sleeping, it can be very serious when the sufferer stops breathing and oxygen is in short supply to the heart. Doctors...
What types of defects are considered in a product liability case?
When a product you've brought home to your family in Georgia ends up being defective, the consequences can be serious. Defective products can cause injuries that may be mild and temporary or permanent and disabling. It's important to know what can make a product...
