Category Archives: Products Liability
When Medical Technology Fails: Understanding Product Liability Lawsuits for Defective Devices
Millions of Americans rely on medical devices every day, from pacemakers and insulin pumps to hip implants and surgical mesh. When these products are engineered, manufactured, or labeled correctly, they can restore function and even save lives. When they fail, however, the consequences can be severe, including internal injuries, additional surgeries, chronic pain, and… Read More »
When Everyday Products Turn Dangerous: What Florida Consumers Should Know
Most people never think twice about the safety of a kitchen appliance, a piece of furniture, or a child’s toy. Yet every year, thousands of Floridians are injured by products that were marketed as safe for ordinary use. From exploding lithium batteries to furniture that tips over, defective consumer products cause serious harm and,… Read More »
What Happens When a Defective Product Causes an Injury in Florida?
Every day, people in Florida use products they trust to be safe, from household appliances to children’s toys to medical devices. But what happens when one of those products is defective and causes a serious injury? If you or someone you love has been hurt by a product that failed, you may have legal… Read More »
Product Liability Lawsuits Arising From Chicken McNuggets
Consumers who get injured by consumer products when using the product in the manner and for the purpose that the manufacturer intended have the right to seek compensation for their injury-related financial losses by filing a product liability lawsuit. Many product liability claims against pharmaceutical companies arise when patients who take the drugs as… Read More »
Medical Device Malfunction and Product Liability
Medical devices are any kind of equipment that helps patients manage their symptoms of illness in an outpatient setting. For example, wheelchairs and mobility scooters are medical devices, and so are TENS units that physical therapists sometimes encourage patients to buy. Some medical devices, such as walkers, have a simple design, while others are… Read More »
Talcum Powder and Product Liability Claims
One could plausibly argue that a person’s life is bookended by the scent of talcum powder. We associate it most closely with infants and with the elderly. There is no right or wrong time in your life to apply powders that protect your skin from excessive moisture and the disease-causing microorganisms that thrive on… Read More »
3 Types Of Product Liability Claims
Most of us expect the products we purchase to be safe to use. Unfortunately, not everything on the market meets this standard, leaving thousands of people at risk of serious injury. It is, however, possible for those who sustain injuries because of a defective product, to recover compensation by filing a product liability case…. Read More »
What Types of Defective Products Cause the Most Injuries?
Every year, consumers spend significant sums on a range of products, including everything from kitchen appliances and toys to clothing and tools. While many of these products are properly designed and produced and so pose no danger to consumers, others are not so carefully vetted, which can have devastating consequences for unwary users. Whether… Read More »
Chemical Burns Caused by Defective Products
In July, a nine-year-old boy suffered second degree chemical burns to his feet when his light-up sneakers began leaking acid after becoming wet while on a school field trip. Unfortunately, this type of injury is not uncommon amongst consumers, who are injured by defective products at an alarmingly high rate. These individuals often face… Read More »
Florida Residents at High Risk of Injury by Defective Takata Airbags
Earlier this month, representatives from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration publicly urged drivers to check their vehicle identification numbers (VINs) to see if their vehicles are equipped with defective Takata airbags, which are currently under recall. Florida residents, in particular, were warned, as South Florida drivers face the highest risk of injury from… Read More »
