Georgia’s product liability laws are designed to protect consumers from harm caused by defective or dangerous products. These laws hold manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of products accountable for injuries or damages caused by their products. In this blog post, we will explore how Georgia’s product liability laws protect consumers.
Georgia’s product liability laws are based on the legal principle of strict liability. This means that a manufacturer, distributor, or seller of a product can be held liable for injuries or damages caused by a product, even if they were not negligent in their design, manufacture, or sale of the product. In other words, if a product is defective or dangerous, the person or company responsible for putting it on the market can be held liable for any harm it causes.
Georgia’s product liability laws cover three types of defects: design defects, manufacturing defects, and warning defects. A design defect is a flaw in the design of a product that makes it inherently dangerous or unfit for its intended use. A manufacturing defect is a mistake made during the manufacturing process that renders the product defective or dangerous. A warning defect occurs when a product lacks proper warnings or instructions about its safe use.
In order to bring a product liability claim in Georgia, the plaintiff must prove that the product was defective or dangerous, and that the defect or danger caused their injury or damages. They must also show that they were using the product in a way that was reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer, distributor, or seller.
One unique aspect of Georgia’s product liability laws is the statute of repose. This is a time limit on when a product liability claim can be filed. In Georgia, the statute of repose is 10 years from the date the product was first sold. This means that after 10 years, a person cannot file a product liability claim, even if they were injured by a defective or dangerous product.
Georgia’s product liability laws provide important protections for consumers. They hold manufacturers, distributors, and sellers accountable for the safety of the products they put on the market. If you have been injured by a defective or dangerous product, you may be able to file a product liability claim and receive compensation for your injuries and damages.
It is worth noting that Georgia’s product liability laws also cover products that were made outside of Georgia but were sold within the state. This means that even if a product was manufactured in another state or even another country, the manufacturer, distributor, or seller can still be held liable under Georgia law if the product caused injury or damage to a Georgia resident.
Furthermore, Georgia’s product liability laws also protect consumers in cases where the product has been altered or modified after it was sold. If the alteration or modification made the product defective or dangerous, the person who made the alteration or modification can be held liable under Georgia law.
In addition to product liability claims, consumers may also have other legal claims available to them in cases where they were injured by a defective or dangerous product. For example, they may be able to file a negligence claim against the manufacturer, distributor, or seller if they were negligent in their design, manufacture, or sale of the product. They may also be able to file a breach of warranty claim if the product did not meet the express or implied warranties made by the manufacturer, distributor, or seller.
Georgia’s product liability laws provide important protections for consumers who have been injured by defective or dangerous products. These laws help ensure that manufacturers, distributors, and sellers are held accountable for the safety of the products they put on the market. If you have been injured by a defective or dangerous product, it is important to speak with a knowledgeable and experienced product liability attorney to understand your rights and options.
As a legal team, we at the Keenan Law Firm can provide legal expertise and representation to protect the rights of consumers who have been injured or harmed by defective products in Georgia. We can evaluate the case, investigate the product, identify responsible parties, pursue compensation, and advocate for our client’s rights and interests throughout the legal process. Our goal is to help our clients obtain the compensation they deserve for their injuries and to hold negligent manufacturers, distributors, and sellers accountable for their actions.
Our team has extensive experience in product liability law in Georgia and has helped numerous clients successfully recover damages for their injuries. We understand the complexities involved in product liability cases and have the knowledge and resources to effectively represent our client’s interests.
Our firm takes a client-centered approach to representation, which means that we prioritize our clients’ needs and concerns throughout the legal process. We understand that being injured by a defective product can be a traumatic and stressful experience, and we are here to provide the support and guidance necessary to help our clients navigate this difficult time.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective or dangerous product in Georgia, we encourage you to contact our team to schedule a consultation. We can evaluate your case, answer any questions you may have, and help you determine the best course of action to protect your rights and obtain the compensation you deserve.