Product Liability

Products are used countless times a day by everyone. When a product fails, it can have disastrous results to the product user. The product failure and the resulting injury or death can establish a products liability case.

There are several theories for a products liability case including strict liability and negligence. Under Georgia law, a manufacturer of a defective product can be held strictly liable. This can be true even if the manufacturer did not know that a product was defective. Another theory for products liability is negligence where a legal duty exists, and that duty was breached resulting in an injury or death. Negligence claims can be brought against a number of potential parties including product manufacturers, product sellers, distributors and retailers.

Regardless of the legal theory used in a products liability case, certain evidence must be established. In addition, there are specific time periods in which a products liability case must be filed. It is important to speak with an attorney experienced in products liability as soon as possible to preserve your potential case. If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed by a product, please contact Zach for a free case evaluation.