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Manufacturers have a responsibility to create safe products for consumers. When they fail to do so, it may result in severe injuries or even loss of life. If you have been injured and believe it was caused by a defective or dangerous product, a defective product lawyer may be able to help you obtain compensation for your losses.
Product liability is an area of the law that allows consumers, injured by defective products, to be compensated for their injuries or illness A defective product can cause injuries when it fails, is improperly designed, improperly labeled, or made of shoddy materials. The liability can extend to the manufacturer, supplier, and retailer or distributor of the product.
Under Florida law, there are at least three different product defect theories that form the basis of a successful product liability case:
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Almost any type of product that is poorly designed or manufactured, or not properly tested, could potentially be defective and unsafe. leading to injuries or even loss of life. This includes:
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Manufacturer negligence and poor product design can lead to devastating injuries, including severe burns, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, whiplash, traumatic brain injury and even loss of life.
Product liability attorneys at Burnetti, P.A. represent consumers harmed by:
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There are many factors that may contribute to defective products injury. The injury law firm Burnetti, P.A. are experienced in investigating defective product cases to understand how the injury occurred, plus identifying and/or ruling out potentially responsible parties and preserving evidence.
A product liability lawyer may also be able to help you pursue a claim against the correct entity or entities responsible for the injury, including the manufacturer of the product, a manufacturer of the products’ parts, the retail store that sold the products, or other negligent parties.
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Burnetti, P.A. represents Lakeland, Tampa, and Orlando, Florida consumers harmed by defective or dangerous products and drugs.
If you believe your injury or the death of a loved one was caused by foreseeable factors, a defective product lawyer may be able to help you pursue a claim. Contact Burnetti, P.A. for a free consultation today.
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Generally, the statute of limitations in Florida for a defective or dangerous product case is four years from the date of the injury.
There are at least three theories of liability in a product liability case:
The answer is generally, no. If a product has the ability to cause injury when used by a consumer who is following the instructions and this danger could have been reasonably corrected in the design or manufacturing process, warnings do not convert a defective product into a safe product. The manufacturer cannot simply warn of unreasonable dangers that may exist in its product.
An injury does not necessarily mean the product is defective. Product liability does result when it was produced with inferior materials based on a defective design. A well-designed item can break, but often products break because they are poorly made. Even if you have used the product in a way it was not intended, the manufacturer should anticipate any unforeseen product use and may still be held liable.
Many products may be produced outside of the U.S. or a portion of the final product may have been outsourced to foreign manufacturers. However, once that product is marketed and sold in this country, the corporation making the profit is subject to domestic laws.
When a product is sold to consumers, there is an implication, if not an outright promise, that it is safe and works as promoted. When the product fails, you may have an action against the manufacturer and everyone who distributed the product.
Burnetti, P.A. takes cases on a contingency basis, so you have no out-of-pocket costs. The law firm collects their fees and costs at the time of recovery or following a successful jury trial. Damages include:
You can expect them to blame you for your own injury. They are likely to say you didn’t take your medication as prescribed, or you failed to properly buckle up and that’s why you were injured. In order to overcome these assertions, we need to prove that the product was defective, regardless of the users’ input. Otherwise, there is a standard for a comparative fault that may allow you to recover a portion of damages attributed to the defective product.
You may not have to. Depending on your state, product liability attorneys may only have to prove strict liability which means we do not have to prove fault, just that the product is defective and caused your injuries.
First, keep the product or make sure it is preserved. That will be the evidence we need to make your case. If you have a receipt from the place of purchase we will need that as well. Keep your user manuals or materials that came with the product. If you have photos, keep them in a secure place. Were there any witnesses and do you have their contact information? Receipts will be needed to prove your out-of-pocket cost for repairs. Keep detailed notes on everything related to the defective product.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. It was approved by attorney Doug Burnetti, founder of Burnetti, P.A., a board-certified civil trial lawyer with experience handling cases involving auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and product liability.
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