Peachtree Corners Product Liability Attorneys
Insurance companies move fast after an accident — and not in your favor. McGahren Law builds every case from day one as though it will go to trial, because that’s what it takes to get what you’re owed.
Helping maximize your compensation when a defective product leads to serious injury or wrongful death in Gwinnett County
People trust that the products they buy have been properly designed, manufactured, and tested before reaching the marketplace. When manufacturers cut corners or fail to warn consumers about known dangers, the consequences can be devastating.
Holding a large company accountable often requires a thorough investigation, extensive resources, and the willingness to challenge manufacturers backed by teams of engineers, investigators, insurance companies, and defense attorneys.
That’s where we come in. At McGahren Law, our Peachtree Corners product liability lawyers have spent more than 30 years earning a reputation across Georgia for building cases the right way from the very beginning.
We prepare every product liability claim as though it may ultimately be decided by a jury, working to uncover the evidence, identify every responsible party, and fully document the impact the defective product has had on our client’s life.
Manufacturers know the difference between law firms looking for a quick settlement and those prepared to prove their case in court, and that reputation often influences negotiations long before a trial ever becomes necessary.
If you’ve been injured by a defective product in Peachtree Corners or elsewhere in Gwinnett County, schedule a free consultation* with McGahren Law to learn about your legal options.
The truth is often buried in the details.
We’ll work to uncover every one of them.
No fee until we win. A real person always picks up.
We go further for our clients—and it shows
Why we’re the trusted choice for defective product claims in Peachtree Corners
We go further for you than anyone else will.
We build cases manufacturers can’t ignore
Product liability claims are rarely simple. Manufacturers often have teams of engineers, product safety experts, investigators, and defense attorneys working to dispute liability or argue that a product was used improperly. We prepare every case as though it may ultimately be presented to a jury, gathering the evidence needed to expose dangerous defects and demonstrate the full impact they have had on our clients’ lives. That level of preparation often strengthens our position long before a case ever reaches the courtroom.
You’ll have a team committed to your recovery
A defective product can leave you facing surgeries, ongoing medical care, lost income, and uncertainty about what comes next. Throughout your case, you’ll have direct access to a legal team that takes the time to answer your questions, keep you informed, and guide you through every stage of the legal process. We intentionally limit our caseload so every client receives the attention and support they deserve. When you call our office, you’ll always reach a real person—day or night.
Decades of experience taking on complex injury cases
From our office in Peachtree Corners, McGahren Law has represented injured Georgians for more than 30 years. During that time, we’ve recovered more than $60 million for our clients, handled more than 100 trials, and earned recognition from Super Lawyers, AVVO, and the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. Those results reflect decades of meticulous preparation, strategic advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to helping our clients move forward after life-changing injuries.
FAQs about defective product lawsuits in Peachtree Corners
In Georgia, a product may be considered defective if it is unreasonably dangerous because of the way it was designed, manufactured, or marketed.
Generally, defective products fall into 1 of 3 categories:
- Design defects occur when a product’s design makes it inherently unsafe.
- Manufacturing defects occur when something goes wrong during production, making a specific product different from others of the same kind.
- Marketing defects occur when inadequate warnings or instructions fail to alert consumers to foreseeable dangers.
A product doesn’t have to fail every time it’s used to be considered defective. Sometimes a defect affects only a single product or a specific production batch.
Defective products can be found in nearly every industry. In many cases, the problem isn’t simply that a product breaks—it’s that a dangerous design, manufacturing mistake, or inadequate warning makes the product unsafe when used as intended or in a reasonably foreseeable way.
Common examples of defective products include:
- Motor vehicles with defective airbags, brakes, steering systems, tires, fuel systems, or seat belts
- Prescription medications that cause dangerous side effects or fail to include adequate safety warnings
- Medical devices, such as hip implants, surgical mesh, pacemakers, or CPAP machines, that malfunction
- Food products contaminated with harmful bacteria or foreign objects
- Children’s toys, cribs, high chairs, car seats, and other baby products that pose choking, suffocation, or fall hazards
- Household appliances that overheat, catch fire, explode, or cause electrical shocks
- Power tools, lawn equipment, and machinery that malfunction or lack proper safety guards
- Ladders, scaffolding, and other equipment that collapses or fails during normal use
- Electronic devices with defective batteries that overheat or catch fire
- Industrial machinery that lacks proper safeguards or contains dangerous design flaws
Keep in mind that just because a product caused an injury does not automatically mean it’s legally defective.
Determining whether you have a product liability claim often depends on exactly how the product failed, whether a safer alternative existed, and whether the manufacturer provided adequate warnings or instructions.
Product liability claims often involve more than one responsible party. Depending on the circumstances, a claim may be brought against:
- The manufacturer
- The company that designed the product
- The manufacturer of a defective component or part
- A distributor or wholesaler
- A retailer or store that sold the product
To determine who should be held responsible, an attorney will need to trace the product through the entire chain of distribution.
At McGahren Law, our Peachtree Corners product liability attorneys investigate exactly how the product was designed, manufactured, marketed, and sold so every potentially responsible party is identified.
You may be able to sue a company if a defective product causes you to suffer an injury while it’s being used as intended—or in a way the manufacturer could reasonably expect someone to use it.
Many people assume they can’t file a claim unless the product has been recalled, but that’s not true. In fact, many product liability lawsuits are filed before a recall is ever issued.
Likewise, a product doesn’t have to injure multiple people before a manufacturer can be held responsible. A single serious injury caused by a defective product may be enough to support a claim.
To bring a successful claim, you’ll generally need to show that:
- The product was defective.
- The defect caused your injuries.
- You suffered damages, such as medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, or other losses.
Whether you have a valid lawsuit ultimately depends on the specific facts of your case, including how the product failed, how it was being used, and whether the defect caused your injuries.
Proving a product was defective requires more than just showing that it broke or caused an injury. The key is identifying why the product failed and gathering evidence that links the defect to your injuries.
Helpful evidence may include:
- The product itself
- Photographs or videos of the product and the accident
- Medical records documenting your injuries
- Purchase receipts or proof that you owned or used the product
- Product manuals, warning labels, and instructions
- Recall notices or reports involving similar incidents
- Expert analysis from engineers, product safety specialists, or other professionals
One of the most important things you can do is preserve the product. Never throw it away, repair it, or attempt to modify it after the accident.
In many product liability cases, the product itself becomes one of the strongest pieces of evidence.
At McGahren Law, we thoroughly investigate how and why a product failed. When necessary, we work with engineers, product safety experts, accident reconstruction specialists, and other professionals to identify the defect, preserve critical evidence, and build the strongest case possible.
In most cases, Georgia law gives injured consumers 2 years from the date of the injury to file a product liability lawsuit.
However, product liability claims can involve additional legal deadlines and exceptions depending on the circumstances. For example, Georgia also has a statute of repose that generally bars many strict product liability claims that are filed more than 10 years after the product was first sold for use or consumption.
Because these deadlines can be complicated, it’s generally in your best interest to speak with an experienced Peachtree Corners personal injury attorney as soon as possible after an injury to protect your right to compensation.
What you can expect when you contact McGahren Law
Looking for the best product liability lawyer in Peachtree Corners?
When a product fails, the answers aren’t always obvious. Manufacturers often have access to engineering data, internal testing, safety reports, and other information that consumers never see. That’s one of the reasons product liability cases require a thorough investigation from the very beginning.
Since 1996, our team has helped injured Georgians take on manufacturers that failed to put safety first. We combine thorough preparation, decades of trial experience, and a relentless commitment to pursuing the full compensation our clients deserve.
If you or a loved one suffered a catastrophic injury or wrongful death because of a defective product in Peachtree Corners or elsewhere in Georgia, contact McGahren Law today to schedule a free consultation*.
We go further than anyone else will. Starting with your first call.
No fee until we win. A real person always picks up.
