Practice Areas
Product Liability
Holding manufacturers and retailers accountable for harm.
Millions of Americans suffer injuries each year from unsafe consumer products. When manufacturers, distributors, or retailers sell defective goods, they can be held accountable. Our product liability lawyer helps injured consumers pursue rightful compensation.
Injured by a defective or dangerous product?
Understanding Florida Product Liability Law
Product liability claims arise when a defective or unreasonably dangerous product causes injury to a consumer.
According to federal safety data, millions of injuries and tens of thousands of fatalities occur annually from consumer products. Florida law allows injured victims to pursue claims against parties within the chain of distribution. Depending on the circumstances, liability may be based on negligence or strict liability principles, allowing victims to recover compensation without always proving the manufacturer knew of the defect.
Types Of Product Defects
- Design defects making products inherently unsafe despite proper manufacturing.
- Manufacturing defects occurring during assembly or production processes.
- Failure to warn or inadequate safety instructions.
- Improper labeling or missing hazard disclosures.
- Defective component parts integrated into finished products.
- Packaging defects increasing foreseeable risk of injury.
- Marketing defects misrepresenting product safety or intended use.
Common Defective Products Causing Injuries
Consumer goods that frequently result in harm
- Defective Motor Vehicle Parts
- Dangerous Medical Devices
Additional High Risk Products
- Unsafe children’s toys and products.
- Defective household appliances and heaters.
- Faulty electronics and lithium batteries.
- Contaminated food and beverages.
- Industrial tools and heavy equipment.
- Dangerous furniture prone to collapse.
Steps After A Defective Product Injury
Protect your health and preserve critical evidence.
- Seek medical care
- Avoid repairs
- Save packaging materials
- Report to authorities
- Preserve defective product
- Photograph injuries
- Keep purchase receipt
- Contact product lawyer
Identify Responsible Parties
Florida product liability law allows multiple parties in the distribution chain to be held responsible.
Product Manufacturer
Entity designing and controlling product specifications.
Component Part Manufacturer
Supplier of defective integrated components.
Product Assembler
Company assembling final consumer product.
Wholesale Distributor
Business supplying product to retailers.
Retail Seller
Store selling defective product to consumer.
Strict Liability Doctrine
Defect and cause may establish liability without negligence.
Negligent Entrustment Claims
Improper distribution or unsafe product release.
Florida Product Liability Laws Explained
Important Legal Standards
Florida applies strict liability principles in many product liability cases. This means an injured consumer may only need to prove the product was defective and that the defect caused injury. Proving negligence is not always required when strict liability applies.
Fault may be apportioned among responsible parties under Florida comparative fault statutes. Manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and component suppliers may each share liability depending on their role in placing a defective product into the stream of commerce.
Florida law generally provides two years to file a product liability claim, subject to statutory limitations and a twelve year statute of repose in certain cases.
Compensation Available In Product Liability Cases
Economic Damages
Victims injured by defective products may pursue financial recovery for measurable losses caused by unsafe consumer goods.
- Medical Expenses
Emergency treatment, surgeries, rehabilitation, medications, and future medical care related to injuries caused by defective products. - Lost income
Wages lost during recovery and diminished earning capacity caused by permanent or disabling injuries. - Other financial losses
Wages lost during recovery and diminished earning capacity caused by permanent or disabling injuries.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages compensate for the human impact of being struck, including pain, trauma, and lifestyle changes.
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Permanent disability
- Disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment
- Wrongful death
Speak With A Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one were injured by a defective or dangerous product in Fort Lauderdale, you may have a right to compensation under Florida law. The Graham Injury Firm represents injured consumers throughout Broward County and across the state. Attorney Josiah Graham has recovered more than fifty million dollars for injury victims and brings aggressive advocacy against major manufacturers and corporate defendants. Our legal team investigates product design, manufacturing processes, and distribution channels to identify all responsible parties.
Don’t wait, your time to act is limited. Contact Graham Injury Law Firm before time’s up
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Time matters after an injury. Evidence fades, witnesses forget, and insurance companies move fast to protect their own interests. The sooner you reach out, the sooner we can start building your case and protecting your rights.
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How much is my case worth?
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