Defective Products
Failure to Warn in Georgia Product Liability Cases: What Victims Need to Know
Manufacturers and distributors have a legal obligation to provide clear and noticeable warnings about known hazards. When they fail to do so, they may be held accountable through what’s known as a failure to warn claim under Georgia’s product liability laws.
Product Recalls and Georgia Injury Lawsuits: How to Build a Claim
Every year, thousands of consumer products are recalled due to defects that pose a serious risk of injury or death. From household appliances to automobiles and children’s toys, these products can cause devastating harm when they malfunction. If you’ve been injured by a recalled product in Georgia, it’s critical to understand how to document your case, establish liability, and pursue a recalled product injury lawsuit Georgia courts will take seriously.
Defective Children’s Products and Injury Lawsuits in Georgia: What Parents Should Know
When parents purchase a product for their child, they trust that it has been tested, vetted, and deemed safe. Unfortunately, that trust is often broken and with devastating consequences. From dangerous cribs and recalled toys to defective car seats and strollers, hazardous children’s products have caused severe injuries and even deaths across Georgia and the nation.
How to Document Product Defects After a Serious Injury in Georgia
In Georgia, product liability cases depend heavily on the quality and availability of evidence. Whether the defect involves a vehicle part, appliance, or another type of product, taking immediate and informed action is essential to preserve your right to compensation. At Butler Prather LLP, we have decades of experience holding manufacturers accountable for defective and dangerous products.
How to File a Lawsuit for Defective Airbags in Georgia
For many Georgia drivers and passengers, defective airbags have caused catastrophic or fatal injuries. This includes airbags that deploy with too much force, airbags that deploy for no reason, and airbags that fail to deploy when needed.
Common Types of Products in Defective Product Injury Cases
In a recent year, over 12.7 million people received emergency room treatment due to injuries caused by defective products. Manufacturers have a responsibility to make sure products are safe before releasing them to the public. Dangerous products must be recalled by the manufacturer as soon as they become aware of a defect.
How do Product Recalls Work?
Anytime it is discovered that a product is dangerous for consumers, it is likely that there will be a recall. This is particularly true if the issue that caused the defect is widespread. Here, we want to examine how product recalls work as well as what you can do if you discover that a product inside of your household or business has been recalled. What Happens to Cause a Recall? When we examine the government website that keeps track of current recalls, we can see that just about any product we use or consume on a regular basis could become…
Dangers of Electronic Smoking Devices
Electronic smoking devices, commonly referred to as electronic cigarettes or e-cigs, are incredibly popular. This is particularly true for teens and younger adults. Once touted as a way to help individuals stop smoking real tobacco cigarettes, we now have a more thorough understanding of the dangers of electronic smoking devices. Here, we want to examine some of the dangers associated with electronic cigarettes and other types of electronic smoking devices. Addiction Dangers of Electronic Cigarettes Electronic smoking devices, which regularly go by the term “vaping devices,” are battery-powered devices that individuals use to inhale aerosols that typically contain nicotine, flavoring,…
Unsafe Gas Appliance Injuries
The last thing any person expects is that they will sustain an injury caused by an appliance in their household. However, appliances that operate on any type of gas could malfunction and cause devastating injuries due to an explosion or fire. Here, we want to look at some of the most common injuries that individuals can sustain in the event an unsafe gas appliance malfunctions. Victims of these injuries are often able to recover compensation for their losses, and we will discuss the importance of having an attorney help you with these particular cases. Common Gas Appliances That Can Cause…
What is Strict Product Liability?
Defective products can lead to severe injuries or illnesses for consumers. In the aftermath of a product defect injury or illness, victims should be able to recover compensation for their losses. In general, securing compensation in these situations involves filing a lawsuit against the company or manufacturer who supplied the defective product. Here, we want to discuss strict product liability and how this applies to individuals who are seeking compensation after these incidents. What is Strict Liability? The theory of strict liability revolves around individuals or companies being held responsible for injuries caused by their actions. In these particular situations,…