When a product fails in a way that causes serious injury, the responsible parties are rarely quick to accept accountability. Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers carry substantial liability coverage and retain experienced defense counsel. By the time an injured person begins looking for answers, the other side is often already working to limit its exposure.
Childs & Curreli Trial Attorneys represents individuals across Middle Georgia who have been injured by defective or unsafe products. Wes Childs and Christy Curreli spent more than a decade defending insurance companies in civil litigation. That background provides direct insight into how product liability claims are evaluated, how corporate defendants structure their defense, and what it takes to build a claim that commands serious attention.
That experience shapes how every product liability case is prepared from the outset.
Product liability cases frequently involve well-resourced corporate defendants and insurers who have defended similar claims before. They know what works. They know where injured plaintiffs tend to fall short.
Years spent on the defense side of civil litigation provided our attorneys with firsthand knowledge of:
Preparation built with that understanding allows the firm to anticipate those arguments and build a case that addresses them directly, before the defense has the opportunity to frame the narrative.
A product liability claim may arise when a product causes injury because of a defect in its design, a flaw introduced during manufacturing, or a failure to provide adequate warnings about known risks. Liability can extend beyond the original manufacturer to distributors, retailers, and others in the product's chain of distribution.
The firm handles claims involving defects such as:
If you are uncertain whether a product defect caused or contributed to your injury, a direct conversation with an attorney can help clarify your options.
Childs & Curreli is intentionally structured as a small firm. Clients are not passed through intake staff or case managers while waiting to speak with an attorney.
When you hire the firm after a product liability injury:
Once representation begins, the manufacturer's insurer and corporate representatives are directed to communicate through the firm. That shift protects you from recorded statement requests and pressure tactics while your legal team manages the claim.
Product liability cases are typically more complex than standard personal injury claims.
Establishing that a product was defective and that the defect caused the injury often requires detailed investigation, careful evidence preservation, and, in many cases, expert analysis. Wes Childs and Christy Curreli discuss the specific facts of each case early and build a strategy around the client's goals and the available evidence.
The defective product itself is often the most important piece of evidence in the case. Products can be repaired, recalled, or destroyed before litigation, making preservation mandatory. Early action matters.
After representation begins, the firm moves promptly to identify and secure the product, document the conditions surrounding the incident, and preserve any related evidence including packaging, instructions, and purchase records. Clients can send photographs and any available documentation by text for direct upload into the file.
If the product has already been discarded or returned, other forms of evidence, including medical records, incident documentation, and similar reported failures, may still support the claim.
Product liability claims frequently require expert involvement to establish that a defect existed and caused the injury. The firm identifies the appropriate experts early and coordinates that analysis as part of case preparation rather than as an afterthought before trial
Because both attorneys have defended product liability claims and understand how corporate defendants use their own expert witnesses, the firm prepares to address those experts directly and credibly.
When the scope of injury is clear and the liability analysis is complete, a structured demand is prepared. Product liability demands require comprehensive documentation of both the defect and the causal connection to the injury. Because both attorneys understand how insurers evaluate product liability exposure internally, the presentation is organized in a way that addresses the factors that influence real settlement authority.
Corporate defendants in product liability cases often have experience managing these claims at scale. Preparation that reflects trial standards signals that the firm is prepared to follow through. That posture changes the negotiation dynamic.
If a meaningful offer is available and aligns with your goals, the firm will explain that clearly. If the insurer's position does not reflect what the case warrants, litigation is pursued with the same preparation that built the claim from the beginning.
Product liability litigation can involve corporate witnesses, internal safety records, design documents, and competing expert testimony. Both attorneys are comfortable handling complex civil litigation and understand how the defense structures its case at each stage.
If the matter proceeds to courtroom presentation, preparation from the outset reflects trial standards. Escalation does not require rebuilding the foundation of the claim.
Product liability cases vary significantly in complexity and value. The nature of the defect, the severity of the injury, the availability of supporting evidence, and the resources of the corporate defendant all affect the path forward.
Wes Childs and Christy Curreli provide candid assessments of what the evidence supports and where challenges exist. If a case presents complications, those are identified early and addressed as part of the strategy. That straightforward approach reflects how the firm was built: honest counsel, deliberate preparation, and strategy shaped by your goals.
If you were injured by a defective or unsafe product and want direct access to attorneys who understand how manufacturers and insurers defend these claims, Childs & Curreli Trial Attorneys are ready to listen.
Share what outcome matters most to you. The firm will outline the path forward and give you a clear assessment of what pursuing your claim involves.
