Products are expected to function safely and as intended when used in a reasonable and foreseeable manner. When a product malfunctions, breaks down, or fails during normal use, serious injuries can occur. Georgia law allows injured consumers to pursue compensation when faulty products cause harm. If you were injured by a faulty product in Georgia, The C. Paul Law Firm P.C. can help you understand your rights and legal options.
What Is a Faulty Product Under Georgia Law?
A faulty product is one that fails to perform as intended, even if its design appears sound on paper. Faulty products often involve manufacturing errors, component failures, or quality control breakdowns that render the product unsafe.
Faulty product claims may overlap with defective product claims, but they focus specifically on malfunction or failurerather than inherent design flaws.
Common Examples of Faulty Products
| Product Type | Examples of Failure |
| Appliances | Electrical shorts, overheating |
| Power Tools | Sudden shutdowns, blade malfunctions |
| Automotive Parts | Brake failures, tire blowouts |
| Consumer Electronics | Battery explosions, wiring issues |
| Safety Equipment | Helmets, harnesses failing on impact |
| Medical Equipment | Device malfunctions during use |
A product may be considered faulty even if it was properly used and maintained.
Injuries Caused by Faulty Products
Faulty products can cause severe and sometimes catastrophic injuries, including:
- Burns and electrocution
- Lacerations and puncture wounds
- Broken bones
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal injuries
- Permanent impairment
- Wrongful death
The sudden nature of product failures often increases injury severity.
Who May Be Held Liable for Faulty Products?
Under Georgia law, liability may extend to:
- Manufacturers
- Component part suppliers
- Distributors and wholesalers
- Retailers and sellers
- Importers
Multiple parties in the supply chain may share responsibility.
What Must Be Proven in a Faulty Product Case
To establish a faulty product claim in Georgia, an injured person generally must show:
- The product malfunctioned or failed
- The failure occurred during normal or foreseeable use
- The product was defective when it left the defendant’s control
- The malfunction caused injury
- Actual damages resulted
Preserving the product and its condition is critical.
What to Do After a Faulty Product Injury
To protect your claim:
- Seek immediate medical attention
- Preserve the product exactly as it was after the incident
- Avoid repairs or modifications
- Retain receipts, manuals, and packaging
- Avoid discussions with manufacturers without legal guidance
Early evidence preservation is often decisive.
Statute of Limitations for Faulty Product Claims in Georgia
- Personal injury claims are generally subject to a two-year statute of limitations
- Georgia’s statute of repose may limit claims after a certain number of years from the product’s first sale
- Exceptions may apply in limited circumstances
Prompt legal evaluation helps preserve all available claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a faulty product the same as a defective product?
They overlap, but faulty products focus on malfunction or failure.
Do I need proof the manufacturer knew about the problem?
Not always. Strict liability may apply.
What if the product failed without warning?
Sudden failure can support a fault-based product claim.
Why Choose The C. Paul Law Firm P.C.
- Experience handling Georgia product malfunction cases
- Knowledge of strict liability and product failure standards
- Strategic investigation of supply chains and quality control
- Clear, professional communication
- Commitment to ethical, client-focused representation
We work to hold companies accountable for unsafe product failures.
Speak With a Faulty Product Lawyer in Georgia
If you were injured by a faulty product in Georgia, The C. Paul Law Firm P.C. is ready to help you understand your legal options. Contact our office today to schedule a confidential consultation. The C. Paul Law Firm P.C. is located at 1870 The Exchange, Suite 200, #1387, Atlanta, GA 30339. You can reach us by phone at (212) 551-PAUL or visit www.cpaullawfirm.com. Reach out today to speak with a member of our team and begin your path toward accountability and recovery.