{"id":3531,"date":"2025-02-19T15:02:10","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T20:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/cumming\/cumming-abogados-de-responsabilidad-por-productos\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T09:13:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:13:44","slug":"cumming-abogados-de-responsabilidad-por-productos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/es\/cumming\/cumming-abogados-de-responsabilidad-por-productos\/","title":{"rendered":"Cumming Abogados de Responsabilidad por Productos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When a company produces a product with the goal of selling it for profit, it has an obligation to ensure the product is safe for consumers. If a specific product carries certain inherent risks, it is also the responsibility of a company to warn consumers of all reasonable, potential dangers. Unfortunately, every year, hundreds of thousands of innocent people are injured by defective products.<\/p>\n<p>The experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/es\/cumming\/cumming-abogado-de-lesiones-personales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">personal injury attorneys<\/a> at the Law Offices of Humberto Izquierdo, Jr., PC are committed to helping those who have been harmed by defective products.<\/p>\n<p>If you live in the Cumming, Atlanta or Marietta areas of Georgia and would like to discuss your case with a qualified attorney, please call us today at <a href=\"tel:+17708888901\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\"><\/i>(770) 888-8901<\/a> to schedule a free consultation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/product-liability1-copy.webp\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/product-liability1-copy.webp\" alt=\"What is product liability?\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/product-liability1-copy.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/product-liability1-copy-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What Is Product Liability?<\/h2>\n<p>Product liability is the area of law that governs cases dealing with injuries that are directly caused by a defective product. Under product liability law, all parties involved in the manufacturing, production or sale of a product have an obligation to ensure that the product functions safely as designed.<\/p>\n<p>There are several parties who may potentially be held liable if you are injured by a defective product.<\/p>\n<p>Proving liability in these cases is extremely complex, but essentially, your claim must demonstrate four key elements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You were harmed by using the product<\/li>\n<li>The product is defective<\/li>\n<li>Your injuries were directly caused by the defective product<\/li>\n<li>When you sustained your injuries, you were using the product as directed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Types of Product Defects<\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/code-of-georgia\/title-9-civil-practice\/chapter-3-limitations-of-actions\/article-2-specific-periods-of-limitation\/section-9-3-33-injuries-to-the-person-injuries-to-reputation-loss-of-consortium-exception\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">product liability claim<\/a> involves several factors, including the establishment of the manner in which a product was designed and assembled, who manufactured the product and how the product was marketed to consumers.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have demonstrated that your illness, injury or other damage was caused directly by the defective product, you must prove the cause of the defect, which is usually:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Design defects:<\/strong> Your case must establish that the product was unreasonably dangerous due to a flaw in the product\u2019s design. You do not need to prove that the manufacturer knew about the flawed design, only that they should have known.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manufacturer defects:<\/strong> Manufacturers are obligated to sell products that are safe. In order to establish a manufacturer defect, you must prove that the manufacturer knew or should have known about the product\u2019s flaws.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Failure to warn:<\/strong> Marketing defects refer to instances that involve the improper labeling of products, insufficient instructions, failure to warn consumers about a potential danger or negligent misrepresentation of a product\u2019s uses and safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Types-of-product-liability-cases.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Types-of-product-liability-cases.jpg\" alt=\"Types of product liability cases\" width=\"800\" height=\"1233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Types-of-product-liability-cases.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Types-of-product-liability-cases-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Types-of-product-liability-cases-664x1024.jpg 664w, https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Types-of-product-liability-cases-768x1184.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Who Can Be Held Liable in Product Liability Lawsuits?<\/h2>\n<p>Determining accountability in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/es\/cumming\/cumming-abogado-de-lesiones-personales\/\">products liability lawsuit<\/a> is complicated and requires the skill and knowledge of an experienced attorney. Several parties are involved in the process of delivering a typical product into the hands of consumers, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Product designers<\/li>\n<li>Product manufacturers<\/li>\n<li>Component part manufacturers<\/li>\n<li>Assembly companies<\/li>\n<li>Installation companies<\/li>\n<li>Distributors<\/li>\n<li>Marketers<\/li>\n<li>Wholesalers<\/li>\n<li>Retailers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In order for strict liability to apply, your case must prove that the product was sold in the regular course of a supplier\u2019s business. Simply put, it is unlikely that someone who sold a product at a garage sale would be held liable in a products liability lawsuit.<\/p>\n<h2>Examples of Defective Products<\/h2>\n<p>Defective products can involve an enormous range of goods sold to consumers. Some of the most common examples of these products include defective:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Children\u2019s products<\/li>\n<li>Household items<\/li>\n<li>Power tools<\/li>\n<li>Heavy machinery<\/li>\n<li>Airbags and automotive parts<\/li>\n<li>Vehicles<\/li>\n<li>Medication and medical devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/product-liability2-copy.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2817\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/product-liability2-copy.webp\" alt=\"Defective products and product liability\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/product-liability2-copy.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.humbertoinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/product-liability2-copy-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What Damages Can Be Sought in a Defective Product Liability Claim?<\/h2>\n<p>Damages in a product liability lawsuit may include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical costs<\/li>\n<li>Current and future lost wages<\/li>\n<li>Disability<\/li>\n<li>Pain and suffering<\/li>\n<li>Loss of quality of life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Discuss Your Case for Free<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been injured by a dangerous or defective product in the Cumming, Atlanta or Marietta areas of Georgia, please contact the experienced product liability lawyers at the <a href=\"\/\">Law Offices of Humberto Izquierdo, Jr., PC<\/a> today online or at <a href=\"tel:+17708888901\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\"><\/i>(770) 888-8901<\/a> to discuss your case for free.<\/p>\n<p>We work on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay nothing up front, and owe us nothing unless we win your case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a company produces a product with the goal of selling it for profit, it has an obligation to ensure the product is safe for consumers. 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