Category Archives: Defective Products
3 Mistakes To Avoid After Getting Injured By A Defective Product
All manufacturers are obligated to ensure their products are safe for use. If a design defect or manufacturing defect results in you suffering injuries, you may be eligible for compensation. You may also be eligible for compensation after suffering an injury because of a warning defect, which is a defect that arises when a… Read More »
Georgia Product Liability Cases: Statute Of Limitations
In Georgia, if a defective product injures you, you might be able to obtain compensation from the product’s manufacturer, the distributor, the wholesaler, and/or the retailer who sold you the product. However, it is crucial to note that, just like other states, Georgia has strict limitations on the amount of time you have to… Read More »
FDA Recalls Brain Scanning Device Used by Surgeons (Medical Malpractice vs. Product Liability)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled a device that was commonly used by surgeons during brain surgery. According to ABC4 News, the FDA labeled it as a “class 1 recall,” which means that using the brain scanning device may result in serious bodily injury or death. The brain scanning device is called… Read More »
What Makes a Product Defective?
You’ve probably heard stories about machinery, appliances or automobiles that fail, causing tragic injuries. People often receive sizable monetary awards due to these injuries. But not all injuries are covered, and not all bad merchandise is necessarily “defective” under the law. So, how do you tell the difference? First, if you are in doubt… Read More »