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Product Liability
What is Product Liability Law?
Product liability cases focus on damages caused by products with either a defect or dangerous design. Such cases tend to be highly technical and require legal experience and skill to handle. So, if you find yourself or a loved one a victim of such an experience, it is important to obtain legal representation immediately.
Automotive Defects Are Especially Dangerous
Because of the size, speed, and use of automobiles, defects in these products can be especially dangerous to consumers. At Cathey & Strain, we are aware of these concerns, and we are specialists in taking on the automotive industry for our clients.
Our Experience Makes a Difference
At Cathey & Strain, LLC, we have decades of experience with product liability cases. We know how to pursue the damages you deserve. Although product liability statutes are slightly different from state to state, we handle cases nationwide from our offices in Cornelia and Decatur Georgia. That includes extensive experience with motor vehicle defects. The result is we have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements in a diverse range of product-related cases.
A Complicated but Worthwhile Pursuit
Product liability cases can involve complex issues of proof. You do not necessarily have to prove that the company or manufacturer was negligent, but you must show that the product had some sort of defect, and the defect caused the injury. And to show who is at fault for the defect or problem, we must:
- Examine – Investigate the chain of distribution for the product, including designers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
- Determine – Georgia follows a “risk-utility” test for design defect cases, so different standards of proof apply to different groups in the chain of distribution.
- Notify – We put sellers and retailers on notice of a claim immediately (if not you can lose the claim).
- Be timely – There are strict limits involved for bringing a claim.
How We Prove Premises Liability
The attorneys at Cathey & Strain undertake vigorous and thorough investigations to determine if a property owner demonstrated negligence. We employ credentialed professionals to analyze the conditions of the premises. This may involve OSHA or other regulatory investigations if the injury occurs at a work site or other special-purpose location. We also examine whether parties other than the property owner may be at fault. NOTE: The initial investigation starts with you, and we recommend you take photographs in the immediate aftermath of any event and be sure that any security films are preserved. (This may require a letter to the owner or insurance carrier.)
Our Experts Are Ready
At Cathey & Strain, LLC, we have a network of national experts in all fields with whom we consult about defects, feasible alternative designs and the manufacturing process. These cases involve issues of design, manufacturing, marketing and warnings or instructions for use.
The Cathey & Strain Difference
At Cathey & Strain, LLC, we routinely pursue justice for product liability victims. We listen to our clients and use a personalized approach to match their goals and help them attain full compensation for their pain and suffering. Our constant communication and determination to help is also backed by 40-plus years of experience. It is why so many trust us with their personal injury needs.
Get Help Today
Our attorneys work from our offices in Cornelia, in Habersham County, in Gainesville, Hall County, and in downtown Decatur, inside metro Atlanta. If your situation warrants, we will come to your house for the initial consultation and to confer with you as necessary during the development and litigation of your case. Whatever your situation, don’t wait, let us help you obtain peace of mind today.