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Were you or a family member injured while using a dangerous consumer product in Macon, GA? You may be entitled to hold the product manufacturer and other parties liable for your damages. An experienced Macon product liability lawyer at The King Firm Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers Firm can help you fight for compensation to make up for medical bills, lost wages, trauma, and more.

Our lawyers have over 17 years of combined experience in personal injury cases involving Macon premises liability, Macon brain injuries, medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries, and more. By taking an aggressive approach in advocating for our clients, we’ve recovered tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts.

Standing up to a big manufacturing company is rarely easy. To learn how our lawyers can help, contact our law offices in Macon, Georgia, at (478) 292-7272 to schedule a free consultation with our car accident lawyer today.

How The King Firm Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help With a Product Liability Claim in Macon, GA

How The King Firm Can Help With a Product Liability Claim in Macon, GA

The King Firm Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers is an award-winning law firm with a proven track record of successfully standing up to big corporations and their defense teams. Our founding attorney is one of the most experienced civil trial lawyers in South Georgia. Again and again, we’ve been recognized by Super Lawyers for our exceptional legal representation.

When you hire our Macon personal injury lawyers, expect a lawyer who will:

  • Conduct a full investigation to pinpoint the product’s defect
  • Identify all responsible parties
  • Determine whether others have suffered similar injuries
  • Identify any available class actions or multi-district litigation
  • Assess your case value
  • Protect you against insurance scare tactics, including blame-the-victim
  • Hire experts who can testify on your behalf
  • Negotiate fiercely for a full and fair settlement offer

You’re already struggling with painful injuries. It’s possible that your life could change forever. Our Macon personal injury attorneys are prepared to handle the entire insurance and legal process. Just give us a call for a free case review today.

Defective Products: An Overview of the Problem

Defective products are more common than you might like to believe. Manufacturers in the U.S. recall thousands of products every year after defects are discovered. Unfortunately, many of these defects are discovered much too late to prevent harm.

About 40 million people are hurt while using products that have been recalled due to defects. More than 40,000 people die because of these products each year. 

What Is Product Liability Law?

Most personal injury cases involve negligence. People can be held financially responsible when they’re careless and cause others to suffer injuries.

Product liability laws are different. Manufacturers are expected to vigorously test their products for safety before they sell them to consumers. Because they’re out to make a profit, the law holds them strictly liable when they sell dangerous products. In other words, they’re responsible even if they weren’t negligent (careless).

What Is a Defective Product?

Products can be defective in three primary ways:

  • Design defects
  • Manufacturing defects
  • Marketing defects

A product suffers from a design defect when it’s entire design causes the product to be unreasonably dangerous. Even if the product is assembled according to specifications, it’s still dangerous. 

Manufacturing defects occur because of mistakes in the manufacturing process. In these cases, the product’s design is safe. However, because the design was not followed to the letter, the product becomes unreasonably dangerous.

Marketing defect cases are based on the fact that many products will carry dangers even if the design is relatively safe and everything goes correctly during manufacturing. Still, as a consumer, you deserve to be warned about non-obvious risks. A product suffers from a marketing defect when the manufacturer fails to provide adequate warnings. 

We Handle All Types of Product Liability Claims in Georgia

At The King Firm Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, we know that any type of consumer product can become dangerous if it’s defective.

We handle all types of product liability claims, including those involving:

  • Prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications
  • Airbags
  • Seat belts
  • Children’s toys and furniture
  • Medical devices
  • Pesticides and lawn care products
  • Child car seats
  • E-cigarettes and vapes
  • Tires
  • Household appliances
  • Pet food
  • Work safety equipment
  • Batteries
  • Electronics
  • Furniture
  • Tools and machinery
  • Vehicles
  • Personal care products

If you were injured due to a consumer product, contact our lawyers in Macon today. We’ll do everything we can to help you hold the manufacturing company responsible.

What Is My Product Liability Case Worth?

Your case value depends on the severity of your injuries. When an injury or medical condition is serious, your losses are likely to be higher than in cases involving minor damage. Naturally, that increases the value of your personal injury claim.

When our lawyers are determining how much compensation you deserve, we consider many factors, including:

  • Your medical treatment costs
  • How the injury is expected to impact your future, including your future earnings
  • The value of your lost income during recovery
  • How your lifestyle has changed, considering your quality of life before and after the injury
  • Your anticipated future costs, including rehab and the cost of ongoing medical care
  • The circumstances of the injury and the nature of the at-fault party’s actions or omissions

We know how important it is for you to receive full compensation for your losses. You can count on us to use all of our experience and resources.

What Types of Damages Are Available to Victims of Dangerous Products in Macon?

Like any accident victim, you can pursue compensation for your full economic damages and non-economic damages.

Those damages might include:

  • Past and future medical expenses
  • Skilled nursing care
  • Specialized therapies and rehabilitation
  • In-home assistance
  • Lost wages
  • Reduced future earnings
  • Property damage
  • Physical pain and suffering
  • Emotional trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression 
  • PTSD
  • Diminished quality of life
  • Disfigurement and scarring
  • Loss of consortium

When there is clear evidence that the defendant’s acts were intentional or amounted to a reckless disregard for human safety, courts may award punitive damages. Punitive damages are awarded to punish the defendant for their shocking behavior–and to deter future wrongdoing.

How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Product Liability Lawyer in Georgia?

Our personal injury law firm operates on a contingency fee basis. Your attorney’s fees are expressed as a percentage of your settlement or verdict. While every case is different, we typically charge about 33%. 

That means you’ll never have to worry about attorney’s fees if your lawyer is unable to recover compensation in your case. You can also hire our attorneys without paying anything upfront.

Can I Recover Damages if I’m Being Blamed for My Own Injuries in Georgia?

Product manufacturers often try to pin the blame on victims. The most common claim is that you were using the product incorrectly. However, manufacturers are also responsible for injuries caused by misuse if that misuse was reasonably foreseeable.

In cases involving negligence, Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence law. If you’re found to be partly responsible, you can recover partial compensation if your share of fault is less than 50%. Once your share of fault reaches or exceeds 50%, you lose your right to damages.

Our Macon Product Liability Attorneys Will Fight To Recover Compensation for All of Your Injuries

Dangerous products can cause all types of injuries.

At The King Firm Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, we can represent clients who have sustained:

Don’t hesitate to consult an experienced attorney if you were injured due to a defective product. Product liability cases can be extremely difficult to prove. Our lawyers have the resources to help you fight for a fair deal.

What Do I Have To Prove To Win a Product Liability Lawsuit in Georgia?

While product liability cases are based on strict liability, there are some things you will have to prove to win your case.

You must generally prove:

  • The defendant was responsible for putting the product on the market
  • The product suffered from a defect that made it unreasonably dangerous
  • You were injured while using the product
  • You used the product as directed, or in a reasonably foreseeable way

Some products are useful despite their dangers. This issue typically arises in design defect cases. In these cases, courts consider whether a reasonably safe alternative design exists. If so, the manufacturer can be liable for failing to adopt that safer design.

How Long Do I Have To File a Product Liability Lawsuit After an Injury in Georgia?

You have two years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit. While this is the typical statute of limitations, there are many exceptions. 

For example, if you developed an illness due to a defective product, the clock won’t start to run until you discovered, or reasonably should have discovered, the harm. 

Contact our law firm as soon as possible for help filing a claim. 

Contact a Macon Product Liability Lawyer for a Free Consultation

If you were injured due to a dangerous product, let a Macon product liability lawyer help you understand your legal options. At The King Firm Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, your initial consultation is always free. You can get the legal advice you deserve without any risk or obligation.

Visit Our Personal Injury Law Office in Macon, GA

The King Firm Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers
886 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA, 31201
(478) 292-7272

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