Florida Product Liability Attorneys
Florida product liability attorneys know that when you purchase a product, you expect it to be safe for use. That assumption is understandable, especially with all the state and federal regulations meant to protect consumers. In reality, however, many unsafe products still reach the market and cause serious injuries to unsuspecting users.
If a defective product injured you, you may have the right to seek compensation through a product liability lawsuit. The experienced Florida product liability attorneys at Dennis Hernandez Injury Attorneys have helped many victims of defective product accidents throughout Florida and want to help you hold the responsible parties liable and obtain the financial compensation you deserve.
What Kind of Injuries Occur from Defective Products?
Many different kinds of injuries can occur because of defective products, but the most common ones are:
- Choking – When young children put small parts from broken toys in their mouths, internal injuries and death can occur.
- Burn injuries – Defective electrical appliances and faulty wiring can be very dangerous, causing fires or explosions and burning people who are close to them.
- Organ injuries – Defective pharmaceutical products can cause serious injuries to internal organs, including lung damage, brain damage, liver and kidney failure and cardiac arrest.
- Broken bones – When a product such as a ladder unexpectedly breaks, it can lead to broken bones for the victim.
- Head injuries – Victims of defective ladder, bicycle, motorcycle or scooter accidents often sustain head injuries.
- Death – Defective automobile parts, such as tires, brakes, and fuel tanks, can lead to a fatal accident.
Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Florida Product Liability Case?
Product liability law allows you to hold anyone in the “chain of distribution” responsible if a defective product causes injury. Generally, that may include 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 Makes a Product Defective under Florida Law?
Unlike other types of personal injury lawsuits, for an injured victim 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. That means the injured party must show they used the product as intended and that it was defective in one of three ways:
- Design defect – This type of defect exists in the product’s design itself. Experts often refer to these as “intentional defects” because they are part of the original design. However, this doesn’t mean the designer meant for the product to be faulty. Since the flaw is built into the design, every product made using it will contain the same defect.
- Manufacturing defects – These defects occur when a product with a safe design becomes flawed during the manufacturing process. The mistake turns an otherwise safe product into a defective one. Since the defect arises during production, it usually affects only the products 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.
Am I Entitled to Compensation for My Defective Product Injury?
In a Florida product liability lawsuit, you must prove that the product had a defect. This could involve a design flaw, manufacturing error, or failure to provide adequate warnings. You also need to show that you used the product as intended and suffered real harm as a result. In other words, you must prove damages beyond harm to the product itself. These may include medical bills, lost wages, or other losses caused by the injury.
If a defective product caused you harm, and you can prove actual damages, you may qualify for substantial compensation. This includes direct out-of-pocket expenses related to your injuries. You may also qualify for compensation related to emotional trauma, pain, and suffering. If you lost a loved one due to a defective product, you may have the right to seek compensation for your loss.
Contact Florida Product Liability Attorneys Today
If a defective product caused your injury or a loved one’s death, reach out for legal help right away. Contact the Florida product liability attorneys at Dennis Hernandez Injury Attorneys as soon as possible to discuss your legal options.
At Dennis Hernandez Injury Attorneys, we focus on helping you achieve justice and full compensation for your injuries. Our team gathers all necessary evidence promptly to prove that the defective product caused your harm. We also negotiate directly with insurance companies and defense attorneys on your behalf. Our goal is to build a strong case that clearly shows your right to compensation for physical, emotional, and financial damages.
Many lawyers will do everything in their power to settle outside of court, but we never back down. We will leverage our trial experience to fight for the compensation you deserve. The attorneys at Dennis Hernandez Injury Attorneys support you 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.
