Product Liability FAQ
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When a defective product hurts you, you need answers. Fortunately, Nashville product liability attorney Stanley A. Davis can address your concerns and answer your questions. He handles many different types of personal injury cases, and knows how to get victims the support they need.
The following answers are not official legal advice and are for general information purposes. To get official defective products attorney legal advice, call our law firm today. We serve individuals and families throughout central and East Tennessee, with significant experience representing Nashville, Brentwood, Madison and Franklin residents. However, we have the legal resources to defend and uphold the rights of those located throughout Tennessee.
What is product liability?
By law, companies that create products must ensure that they are safe for use by consumers. When those making a product do not properly design, manufacture or provide instructions or warnings for its consumers, you can hold this maker liable for any damages that occur. If you or a loved one suffered an injury from a defective product, you may be entitled to file a product liability claim to obtain compensation.
What is the difference between a design defect and manufacturing defect?
Defective design means the designers conceptualized a product that was inherently faulty. This means that even if all the manufacturing materials and process are sound, the product can still potentially be defective and harm consumers.
On the other hand, a manufacturing defect means that designers created a safe and effective product, but the manufacturers may have used inferior materials or a production method that created a defect in the product.
How can I prove a marketing defect caused my injury?
To prove a marketing defect was responsible for a product liability injury, you must be able to prove that the maker knew or should have known about the risk of injury associated with its product and failed to warn consumers. Victims must also prove that this defect directly caused their injuries.
If a defective vehicle part causes a car accident, can I sue the car manufacturer?
Depending on the circumstances, someone injured in a car accident caused by defective brakes, seat belts or another faulty automotive component may file a product liability claim against the car or car part company. However, individuals considering this option should consult with a product liability attorney who is knowledgeable about thoroughly investigating auto accidents. Our Nashville product liability attorney can uncover whether defective auto parts may be the fault, or if another party made mistakes while performing car repairs or maintenance.
What do I do if I get hurt by a defective product at work?
In most cases, employees hurt on the job can receive workers compensation. If a defective product injures a worker, such as faulty work equipment or machinery, he or she may be entitled to gain more than just workers comp. Third party claims may allow employees to pursue legal action against the maker of a defective product. This can provide more benefits than workers compensation alone.
What types of compensation can I receive in a product liability claim?
Victims of defective products can receive compensation for past and future medical expenses, lost wages and other damages, such as pain and suffering.
Do I need an attorney for a product defect claim?
While the law does not require you to use the services of an attorney, having a product liability attorney can be both an affordable and useful way to uphold your rights. Our Nashville product liability attorney has secured many sizable verdicts and settlements for his clients. He also operates on a contingency fee basis, which means he does not collect any attorney fees unless you receive compensation.
I Need a Defective Products Attorney in Tennessee
Stanley believes in the teachings of Bible verses such as 1 Peter 4:10, which states, “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” Our Nashville products liability lawyer is ready to represent you, so call our law firm today for a free consultation. We represent clients outside of the capitol, including tourists hurt by defective products in Tennessee while on vacation and Nashville natives hurt in other states.
Frequently Asked Questions About Product Liability
- What is product liability?
- What is the difference between a design defect and manufacturing defect?
- How can I prove a marketing defect caused my injury?
- If a defective vehicle part causes a car accident, can I sue the car manufacturer?
- What do I do if I get hurt by a defective product at work?
- What types of compensation can I receive in a product liability claim?
- Do I need an attorney for a product defect claim?
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$900,000 Settlement Failure to Yield
A middle-aged man was riding with his wife and two minor children on a rural road when a defendant failed to yield the right-of-way causing a moderate impact to occur.
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$265,000 Bad Faith Insurance Claim
A husband, wife, and their minor child suffered injuries at the hands of an insurance company that acted in bad faith. The injured family pursued a bad faith claim against the insurance company that handled their claim improperly from the beginning.
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$339,163 Verdict Rear-End Collision
A radiology technician was traveling on Charlotte Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee and while stopped in traffic he was rear-ended by the Defendant. It was a moderate impact and his vehicle sustained a significant amount of bumper damage.
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$350,000.00 Settlement Tractor-Trailer Accident
A middle-aged man was injured in a tractor-trailer crash when he was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer in Davidson County, Tennessee. This tractor-trailer accident left Plaintiff with significant spinal injuries and gastrointestinal problems.
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$250,000 Settlement Back Injury
A young woman in her 30s was injured when she was rear-ended by a Defendant driver. Liability was clear in this case. Plaintiff had conservative treatment for a short period of time and was unable to continue care because of the lack of funds and insurance coverage.
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Supreme Court Upholds Non-Economic Damage Caps
According to the Chattanooga Times Free Press, the Tennessee Supreme Court has set aside a previous ruling by a Hamilton County judge who said that laws capping certain damages in personal injury lawsuits are unconstitutional.