If a defective product injured or sickened you or a loved one, the Boca Raton product liability lawyers at GED Lawyers are here to help. We understand the physical, psychological, and financial issues that can arise from a defective product injury.
Our Boca Raton personal injury lawyers will assess your case, explain your rights, and determine if you can seek compensation. You can ask questions and learn more about our services during a free initial consultation.
What is Product Liability?
Product liability is a product manufacturer, distributor, or seller’s legal responsibility to create and/or deliver a safe product free of defects that could harm consumers.
Companies must meet certain health and safety standards or regulations for most products. When they don’t, they could be liable under product liability laws. A “product” can refer to anything from motor vehicles to medical devices, prescription medicines, and children’s play equipment, among many other goods.
Various agencies and industry standards ensure consumer safety, including:
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
If you suffered an injury because of a company’s failure to meet federal, state, or international laws, they could be liable for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our Boca Raton product liability attorneys can manage your product liability claim and help you understand how the laws apply to your situation.
How Do I Know if I Can File a Claim for a Defective Product?
Per Florida Statutes § 768.81, you must prove that it is more likely than not that the defective product caused your injuries or that your injuries were more severe than you would have suffered if the product you used wasn’t defective.
Examples of defective or dangerous products for which you can file a claim include:
- Missing or insufficient warning labels
- Incorrect instructions for usage
- Manufacturing defects
- Design defects
GED Lawyers has many years of experience with Florida product liability cases, including hip replacement defects, illness caused by talcum powder, dangerous drug defects, and motor vehicle component defects. We will work with you to determine what caused your injury so that you can pursue fair compensation for your losses.
How Our Boca Raton Product Liability Lawyers Can Help Your Case
When a defective or dangerous product injures you, you could suffer the physical, emotional, and financial effects for years. Our attorney can help ease your burden by handling the legal aspects of your claim. If you work with GED Lawyers, you will have personal injury attorneys with years of experience in Florida injury claims on your side.
Our product liability attorneys in Boca Raton will:
- Evaluate your claim at no cost
- Fight for fair compensation
- Establish the liable party’s fault
- Conduct negotiations with insurers
- File a lawsuit to take your case to trial if necessary
We will also take care of phone calls, letters, forms, correspondence, and deadlines so that you can focus on your well-being. While we cannot guarantee an outcome, we will always protect and defend your right to seek recovery.
Our Boca Raton Injury Attorneys Get Real Results
For more than 20 years, we have defended the rights of Florida injury victims to get fair compensation for their losses. We have pursued various injury claims, recovering millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts.
We firmly believe the individual or entity responsible should be held accountable if their defective or dangerous product injured consumers. Regardless of the size of the company or its financial reach, nobody is immune to the legal consequences of negligence. Product liability cases we pursue include dangerous drugs, talcum powder contamination, hip replacement defects, and car defects, among others.
Who is at Fault in a Boca Raton Product Liability Claim?
When you use a product, whether it’s taking your daily prescription medication or driving your car to work, you trust that the product’s manufacturer created it to operate safely when used as intended. A defective product can cause you to suffer from a debilitating illness, severe injury, or even death.
GED Lawyers will analyze your claim to determine who is at fault for your injury. While a product’s manufacturer or distributor can be at fault, liable parties can include anyone in the supply line, from providers of the raw materials to the distributors. Other liable parties can include the packaging and labeling company, the marketing and sales teams, or even a pharmacist who mixed up a prescription.
We will conduct a thorough investigation to determine fault and prove negligence. We may analyze the product itself, consult with industry experts, interview eyewitnesses, and obtain any video or photos of the event that caused your injury.
What Should You Do if You were Injured by a Defective Product?
If you or a loved one is injured by a product, seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to protecting your health, your medical records can also serve as vital evidence for your claim.
You should also, when possible, take photos of the product, any damage it or its surroundings sustained, and your visible injuries.
If it is safe to keep the product, avoid throwing it away. We can analyze the product to help prove that it was defective.
Can I File a Boca Raton Product Liability Claim in Florida Without a Lawyer?
Although you can file a Boca Raton product liability claim without a lawyer, these claims are often complicated matters that our attorneys understand. If you hire us, you benefit from the knowledge and experience of a legal team that understands these cases and how they work in Florida.
An attorney who handles Florida product liability claims understands the industry standards, state statutes, federal regulations, and case law that apply to your claim. Rather than doing legal research, negotiating a settlement, seeking expert opinions, and filing a lawsuit on your own, you can focus on restoring your health. We will take care of everything for you.
Call Us Today for Help from Our Boca Raton Product Liability Lawyers
Per Florida Statutes § 95.11 (3)(a), you must typically file your product liability lawsuit within two years. The countdown generally starts when the injury or illness occurred, but exceptions could apply to your case. If you hire us, our Boca Raton product liability attorneys will file your case on time whenever it is possible.
We will know which statutes apply in your defective product case and work dutifully to ensure you meet the essential legal deadlines and filing requirements. Call our team at GED Lawyers today to discuss your Boca Raton product liability claim during a free case evaluation.
