There are millions of different products out on the market. Most of them are safe to use thanks to extensive testing. But sometimes a product sneaks out into the market that hasn’t been tested enough or had defects that the manufacturers chose to hide. When they cause damage to consumers, that opens several parties up to a defective product lawsuit.
In Florida, unlike some other states, you do not have to prove that a manufacturer was negligent in order to receive damages. You just have to prove you were injured and that it was due to the faulty product. This is called strict liability.
Products can also be considered defective if consumers aren’t warned of potential dangers. For instance, if a toy says that it’s suitable for infants and a baby chokes on it then that’s a sign. There are good reasons why product manuals are so stuffed full of warnings!
It’s not just the manufacturer who could be liable though. If negligence was involved and you can prove that a retail store or wholesaler decided to carry an unsafe product then they could also be on the hook for damages.
All this said, you must also prove that you were using the product safely and within normal guidelines. If not, it may have been your behavior that caused the injury and not the product. Even a case that seems open and shut may not be once the opposing lawyers start asking you questions.
On this page, you’ll find recent stories about defective products and ways you can protect yourself. If you’ve been injured by a product, call Chalik Law immediately for a free consultation.
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