Tampa Defective Product Lawyers
Tampa defective product lawyers play a vital role in protecting consumers from dangerous and unsafe products. Numerous state and federal laws, regulations, and standards have been enacted to prevent serious injuries caused by defective items. However, many hazardous products still enter the market, putting unsuspecting victims at risk. Children and older adults face higher dangers, but defective products injure thousands of people every year — in homes, yards, and on roadways — affecting individuals of all ages.
If a defective product injured you or a loved one, speak with an experienced Tampa product liability lawyer. You may have the right to compensation for your injuries. A skilled attorney can help you file a lawsuit and hold the responsible parties accountable. With legal guidance, you can pursue the payment you truly deserve.
The experienced Tampa product liability attorneys at Dennis Hernandez Injury Attorneys have represented victims of defective product accidents throughout Florida. We welcome the opportunity to put our experience, knowledge and skill to work for you.
What Kind of Injuries Do Defective Products Cause?
Numerous types of injuries can occur because of defective products; however, the most common ones are:
- Broken bones – When a product, such as a ladder or exercise equipment unexpectedly breaks, it can lead to broken bones for the victim.
- Burn injuries – Defective electrical appliances and faulty wiring can be very dangerous, causing fires or explosions and burning people who are close to them.
- Choking – When young children put small parts from broken toys in their mouths, internal injuries and death can occur.
- Organ injuries – Defective pharmaceutical products can cause serious injuries to internal organs, including lung damage, brain damage, liver and kidney failure and cardiac arrest.
- Head injuries – Victims of defective ladder, machinery and equipment accidents often sustain head injuries.
- Death – Defective automobile parts, such as tires, brakes, and fuel tanks, can lead to a fatal accident.
Who Is Legally Responsible for a Defective Product Accident Injury?
Anyone in the “chain of distribution” of a product can potentially be held accountable for injuries caused by a defective product. In general, that includes any, or all, of the following parties:
- Designer of the product
- Manufacturer of the product
- Manufacturer of component parts used in the product
- Assembler or installer
- Wholesaler
- Retailer
What Constitutes a Defective Product in Florida?
To recover damages in a product liability lawsuit, it is not necessary to prove negligence on the part of anyone within the chain of distribution. Instead, Florida applies a “strict liability” standard in product liability lawsuits. This means the injured party must prove three things: the product caused the injury, they used it as intended, and it had one of the following defects:
- Design defect – they exist within the product’s blueprint or concept. Experts often refer to them as “intentional defects” because they originate in the original design. However, that term doesn’t mean the designer meant for the product to be faulty. When a defect exists in the design itself, every product made with that design carries the same issue.
- Manufacturing defects – it affects products that start with a safe design. A problem arises during the manufacturing process, turning a safe product into a defective one. Since the defect occurs during production, it typically affects only items made at the same time and place.
- Failure to warn defects – Some products cannot be made entirely safe because of the nature of the product itself. In that case, the law imposes a duty to warn consumers of the dangerous nature of the product. Things such as appliances, electrical tools, and even household cleaning products, for example, must have a warning label to alert consumers to potential dangers. If a warning is inadequate or missing altogether, it results in a “failure to warn” defect.
How Can I Get Compensated for a Defective Product Injury?
To recover compensation for a defective product injury, you must file a product liability lawsuit. A Tampa product liability lawyer from Dennis Hernandez Injury Attorneys will guide you through the process. We help you prove the product had a design, manufacturing, or warning defect. You must also show that you used the product as intended and suffered real harm because of it.
If you can show you suffered actual damages, such as medical bills, pain and suffering, because of the defective product, you may be able to obtain substantial compensation. Besides the direct medical expenses you’ve paid out of pocket, you may also qualify for compensation for:
- Potential future medical expenses, including medication, doctor visits, transportation to healthcare facilities, hospital care, surgery and rehabilitative care.
- The emotional trauma, pain, and suffering you experienced because of being injured by the defective product.
- Wages lost due to time off work because of the defective product injuries.
- Decreased earning potential.
- Other damages recoverable under Florida law.
- If a defective product caused a loved one’s death, you may qualify for compensation. As a surviving family member, you have the right to seek damages for your loss.
Get Expert Advice and Help from Tampa Product Liability Attorneys
If a defective product injured you or caused the loss of a loved one, don’t wait to seek legal help. Contact the experienced Tampa product liability attorneys at Dennis Hernandez Injury Attorneys as soon as possible. Our team will review your case and explain your legal options clearly and compassionately.
At Dennis Hernandez Injury Attorneys, we are committed to helping you get justice and fair compensation. Our team makes sure to present all necessary evidence proving that a defective product caused your injuries. We negotiate directly with insurance companies and the defendants’ attorneys on your behalf. Our lawyers build strong cases that demonstrate your right to compensation for physical, emotional, and financial damages.
Many personal injury attorneys settle quickly to avoid going to trial. At Dennis Hernandez Injury Attorneys, we never back down in the fight for justice. Our team negotiates aggressively on your behalf. If necessary, we use our trial experience to fight for the compensation you deserve. When you work with us, you receive full support through every step of the legal process.
Call us at 855-LAW-DENNIS or fill in the FREE CASE EVALUATION form on our website to get started on your case.
