PRODUCT LIABILITY

PRODUCT LIABILITY LAWYER

Product liability is an area of personal injury law that focuses on injuries and death caused by dangerous and/or defective products. Our firm represents plaintiffs or co-counsels these matters in Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie and other areas throughout the state of Florida. A Product Liability Lawyer assists clients in claims against corporations or manufacturers who have sold or manufactured unsafe products to consumers. “Products” refer to a wide range of categories, including:

• Medical devices;
• Machinery and tools;
• Medicine and Drugs – prescription and non-prescription;
• Food and tobacco;
• Toxic chemicals and substances, such as pesticides, asbestos, and mold;
• Firearms;
• Automobiles and other vehicles, including trucks and motorcycles;
• Automobile accessories such as tires, seat belts, airbags and child car seats;
• Household products and appliances;
• Toys and recreational equipment; and
• Clothing and apparel.

WHO CAN BE HELD RESPONSIBLE?

When a consumer sustains an injury due to a defective product, a number of parties may be held liable for releasing a product they knew or should have known posed a risk to users.  If someone has been injured due to a defective product, they may have grounds for a lawsuit. Lawsuits may be brought against the manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor, depending on the type of defect.  Defects often fall into two different categories: manufacturing and design defects.  Lawsuits may also be brought for failure to warn of potential risks.

If you have suffered a serious injury or death of a loved one due to a dangerous or defective product, it is crucial to know your rights under the law. Contact Hughes Law Firm, P.A., at 561.296.9400 or contact us online for a free evaluation of your case.