TENNESSEE PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY BLOG: Gilreath and Associates

Contact  SidGilreath.com

Tennessee Injury Blog

Helping victims of injury and wrongful death obtain compensation is just one side of our practice. We also strive to educate potential clients and the public at large so they can better discuss cases with legal counsel and ensure successful outcomes.
  • Home
  • About
    • Attorneys
    • Firm Overview
    • Press Releases & Publications
  • Case Results
  • Practice Areas
    • Personal Injury
    • Brain Injury
    • Trucking Accidents
    • Auto Accidents
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Aviation Accidents
    • Boating/Watercraft Accidents
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Defective Products
    • Workers Compensation
    • Railroad Injuries/FELA
    • Memphis Car Accidents
    • Nashville Personal Injury Attorneys
    • Knoxville Car Accident Attorneys
    • Nashville Car Accidents
    • Birth Injury
  • Learn
    • FAQs
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • Directions
    • Referring Attorneys
Home / Product Failures / 4 Frequently Asked Questions About Product Liability

4 Frequently Asked Questions About Product Liability

January 15, 2018 By Staff Writer

answers to common product liability questions

When you purchase a product, you expect it to work as intended. You expect that the product will be safe for you and your family to use.

So what do you do when a product fails and injures you or a loved one?

Below are answers from our Tennessee defective product attorneys to some of the most common product liability questions.

Top Product Liability Questions and Answers

What does product liability mean?

The term “product liability” refers to the legal responsibility of the manufacturers and anyone else in the chain of distribution to ensure that the products they sell are safe for consumers like you and me. Defective product claims are broken down into three main categories:

  • the product was manufactured defectively
  • the product had a defective design, or
  • the product came with inadequate instructions or warnings for the consumer.

Who is liable for a defective product injury?

Most of the time, it’s the manufacturer’s responsibility to ensure that their product is safe. However, anyone in the chain of distribution can be responsible for the injury depending on the circumstances.

How long do I have to file a product liability claim?

You must file a product liability claim within the designated time period for your state (known as the statute of limitations). The statute of limitations varies by state, but in most places the clock for the statute of limitations doesn’t start until the day you discover the injury.

In the state of Tennessee the statute of limitations are as follows:

  • 6 years from the date of injury
  • 10 years from the purchase or first use of the product
  • 1 year after the expiration date or life expectancy of the product

What do I have to prove?

In a product liability case, you have to prove that the product was defectively designed or manufactured or that the product lacked adequate instructions or warnings. Even if there were warnings on the product, they must be placed in a location that the average consumer would look for them or see them.

Do you think you may have a product liability claim? Contact one of our skilled Tennessee product liability attorneys at Gilreath & Associates to find out for sure. Schedule your free consultation today.

Related Resources

  • How to Get a Copy of the Car Accident Police Report in Tennessee
    How to Get a Copy of the Car Accident Police Report in…
  • Tennessee Attorney General Joins Coalition to Hold Manufacturers Liable for Defective Products
    Tennessee Attorney General Joins Coalition to Hold…
  • Hank Williams’ Daughter Killed in Tennessee Car Accident
    Hank Williams’ Daughter Killed in Tennessee Car Accident
Nationwide Toll Free: (800) 637-7024
Nationwide Toll Free
800.637.7024

Search

Categories

  • Advocacy
  • Auto Accidents
  • Community
  • Inadequate Security
  • Injury
  • Legislation
  • Medical Device
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Product Failures
  • Safety
  • Tennessee
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Wrongful Death

Archives

Tags

auto safety aviation accidents birth injury boating accidents boating safety brain injury car accidents child safety civil lawsuits community events court rulings covid-19 defective medical products defective products distracted driving DUI food safety hip replacement lawsuits medical malpractice medical malpractice cases medical product failures meningitis outbreak motorcycle accidents negligence nursing home abuse pedestrian accidents personal injury personal injury lawsuits pharmaceutical liability playground safety premises liability prescription errors product liability attorneys product recalls product safety lawsuits slip & fall Tennessee malpractice lawyer Tennessee truck accidents Tennessee truck accident safety regulation tort law tractor trailer accidents train accidents truck accident settlements workers' comp wrongful death

Membership badges

Gilreath & Associates
KNOXVILLE
Bank of America Center
550 Main Ave
Suite 600

Knoxville, TN 37902
United States
865-637-2442
Gilreath & Associates
MEMPHIS
One Memphis Place
200 Jefferson Ave
Suite 711

Memphis, TN 38103
United States
901-527-0511
Gilreath & Associates
NASHVILLE
The Stahlman Building
501 Union St
Suite 400

Nashville, TN 37219
United States
(865) 637-2442
  • SidGilreath.com
  • Find us on Facebook

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. This web site is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.

Law Firm Web Design & Marketing Services by SEO Advantage, Inc.™


Gilreath & Associates: Tennessee Enjuris Partner Attorney


Tennessee Personal Injury Lawyers at Gilreath & Associates offer free and personal consultation to help you evaluate your legal options.
Our attorneys are dedicated to helping you recover financially from an injury stemming from someone else's negligence.