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Miami Product Defect

A product may be defective if it is defectively designed or manufactured or improperly marketed. Defective products have the potential to cause catastrophic injuries or even fatalities. If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product in Florida, please remember that you do have legal rights. A reputed products liability lawyer can help you understand those rights and assist you with filing a claim against the manufacturer of the defective product.

Common Types of Defective Products

Any product may be considered defective if it causes an injury while being used in the manner it was intended. Certain products are notorious for being defective.

Household Appliances: When a defective toaster, dryer, microwave, or oven causes a fire, the victims may sustain devastating burn injuries. Such accidents could also cause severe property damage.
Tire Defects: Defective tires can result in loss of vehicle control and cause serious car accidents. Tire tread separation or tire blowouts are common consequences of faulty tires.
Defective drugs: Every year, numerous defective drugs are put on the market without proper testing. Although these drugs are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a number of them have serious side effects, which are not detected early enough.
Children’s Toys and Furniture: Children are particularly vulnerable to dangerous products. Defective cribs, especially drop-side cribs, have been known to trap and suffocate newborns. These types of cribs were recently banned by the U.S. government. Toys that present choking or laceration hazards or those that have high lead or cadmium content can also cause serious damage to the health and well-being of children.
Auto Defects: Some common auto defects include faulty brakes, steering, airbags, seatbelts, seatbacks, and engines. A defective auto could cause a serious car accident or fail to protect a vehicle’s occupants in the event of a serious crash.
Dangerous medical devices: Implants that have a manufacturing or design defects can cause pain or result in unnecessary surgery for patients.

Products Liability Issues

It is important to speak with an attorney regarding the many potentially liable parties for a defective product. The chances of receiving fair compensation for a product defect claim may depend upon the number of defendants. A skilled attorney can help injured victims determine who should be included in a defective product case.

Product Designer: The design of certain products makes them inherently dangerous.
Product Manufacturer: Sometimes the design of a product is adequate, but there may be manufacturing defects. In these types of cases, a specific line of products may be deemed defective.
Product Distributor: All parties involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product may be held liable for the injuries suffered.

Pursuing Compensation

Holding a major corporation liable for a defective product can be a complicated and challenging process. Victims of defective products in Miami would be well-advised to seek the support of a skilled personal injury attorney with experience handling similar cases. If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson for a free and comprehensive consultation. We will hold the manufacturer of the defective product accountable and help you obtain maximum compensation for all your injuries, damages, and losses.

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FAQ’s

How Much is My Case Worth?

This really depends on the nature and severity of the accident, and whether or not the injury is due to the negligence of another party or occurred during the course and scope of employment (workers' compensation). A plaintiff may be able to recover compensation for lost wages, medical expenses future medical expenses, lost profits, future profits...

What Should I Do if I Meet in an Auto Accident?

Immediately seek medical attention of your injuries. Obtain as much information from the other driver(s) as possible, including their name, address, phone number, insurance company, policy number, drivers license and license plate. Be sure to insist that a report is completed by a law enforcement officer and get a copy. You can also take pictures...

When Should I Contact a Personal Injury Attorney After an Accident or Injury?

This depends on how and where the injury occurred. Every State has its own statute of limitations which dictates how long the plaintiff has to file different types of law suits. In Florida, the statute of limitations for a negligence claim is typically four years, with the exception of medical malpractice which is two years from the date of injury...

Under the Workers' Compensation Laws in Florida, How Long Do I Have After an Accident to Report It to My Employer?

If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, first seek medical attention of those injuries. The next step should be to report those injuries to your employer. If you fail to report your injury to your employer within thirty (30) days, then your claim may be denied.

Who is Responsible if I Slip or Trip and Fall on Someone Else’s Property?

A property owner is not always responsible for something on which you slip or trip. This must be analyzed on a case by case basis depending on the cause of the dangerous surface and a careful evaluation of the owner’s knowledge of the hazard and failure to address. This is usually an in depth legal analysis of the “reasonable care of the property”...