Carrollton Defective Products Attorneys

1. Have You Been Injured by a Defective Product? Sometimes products do not work exactly the way we hope they will. In some situations, this simply leads to disappointment. However, in extreme situations, that malfunction of a product can result in injuries or even death to the person using it. If you or your loved one has suffered injuries due to a defective product, you may be entitled to file a product liability claim. To evaluate whether you can file a product liability claim against a manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or another party, contact our experienced attorneys. Carrollton defective product lawyers are familiar with the necessary laws and can help you prove your case to pursue the compensation you deserve. Statute Statute of of Limitations Limitations

2. Georgia laws impose a strict time frame in which a product liability lawsuit may be filed. To ensure you meet these deadlines, you need to speak to an attorney as soon as possible. In most situations an injured person has two years from the date of injury to file a defective product lawsuit. If the claim is filed after the statute of limitations passes, it will likely be dismissed. What What Kind Kind of of Damages Damages can Product Awarded in in a a Defective Product Claim? can be be Awarded Claim? Defective 1. Special Damages: These damages compensate the injured person for losses that can be assigned a specific dollar amount. These include medical expenses and loss of income. These damages will include both past and future expenses. 2. General Damages: These damages are awarded for losses to which a dollar figure cannot be so easily designated. General damages include things such as pain and suffering, anxiety, fear, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and reduced quality of life. To determine these damages, the jury and judge will typically take into consideration how severe the person’s injury is, how long and how severely the person suffered, whether the injury interfered or interferes with the person’s ability to work, and whether the injury impacts the person’s normal day-to-day activities and enjoyment of life. The Georgia personal injury attorneys at Jonathan R. Brockman, P.C. can help you get the compensation that you deserve. Contact us today to schedule a consultation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------