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Product Liability

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American consumers have an expectation that the products that they purchase and use will not expose them to an undue risk of injury when used in the prescribed manner. Legal regulations, regulatory agencies, and private consumer watchdog groups all serve to bolster this confidence.
Regrettably, despite the best efforts of these entities to protect consumers, there are still numerous failures each year that allow hazardous products to reach store shelves and unsuspecting homes. Depending upon the nature of a product and the flaws that it has when it reaches the market, the consequences can be fairly minor or potentially fatal.
If you have been sickened or hurt by a dangerous product then you may be able to file a civil lawsuit seeking financial compensation for your injuries. A successful legal action might help you cover the costs of medical bills, lost wages, and other considerations appropriate to the specific details of your case. Contact the Fort Lauderdale product liability lawyers of Salpeter Gitkin, LLP at (954) 467-8622 today for more information.

Types of Product Liability Claims

All kinds of products can exhibit defects. From cell phones bursting into flames when they are charged for too long to lead paint in children’s toys, there are endless examples of cases in which a poorly designed or manufactured product ended up injuring consumers. Products may exhibit three types of defects that can spark a product liability claim:

  • Design defects
  • Manufacturing defects
  • Failure to warn or insufficient warnings for known dangers

Defective products may cause consumers to suffer catastrophic injuries like:

  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Brain injuries
  • Amputations
  • Severe burns
  • Drowning
  • Wrongful death
  • Paralysis

These injuries can result from a variety of circumstances involving hazardous products without the consumer’s knowledge that the product in question poses a threat to his or her livelihood. You have the right to hold product manufacturers, designers, and others involved in the process of getting a product onto the shelves of your favorite store accountable for negligence that harms you.

Repeat Offenders

When a product is determined to pose an excessive threat to the welfare of those persons who use it, then the United States Food and Drug Administration or other appropriate authority may issue a compulsory recall, or a manufacturer may choose to engage in a voluntary recall. Occasionally these will garner the attention of media outlets, but there are many more dangerous products than most people realize until they suffer the consequences firsthand. The following are some products that tend to be especially problematic:
  • Dangerous Drugs
  • Toxic Food Products and Containers
  • Dangerous Childcare Products and Toys

Possible Awards Following a Product Liability Lawsuit

  • Past, present, and future medical bills
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental distress
  • Punitive damages in cases of extreme negligence

You may be able to recover a significant sum for the damages incurred following a product liability accident. Compensation may cover the costs of:

You may not have much time after discovering an injury to seek compensation. Speak with knowledgeable product liability lawyers urgently about your case.

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There is a limited window of time after your injury or illness in which you may pursue legal action, and the failure to act could cause you to sacrifice your legal rights. Contact the Fort Lauderdale product liability lawyers of the Salpeter Gitkin Law Firm today at (954) 467-8622 if you have been the victim of a dangerous or defective product.

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