Orlando, Florida Product Liability Lawyer
Each year thousands of people in the United States are injured by defective or dangerous products. According to product liability law, manufacturers, sellers, and distributors of dangerous products may be held liable for any personal injury their product causes to consumers. At the Orlando, Florida law office of Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna & Ruffier, an experienced product liability lawyer can skillfully argue a lawsuit on your behalf. Our attorneys have handled many of these types of claims. Indeed, we have recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of past clients. We can help you too.
If you or a loved one has been injured as the result a dangerous or defective product contact an Orlando, Florida product liability lawyer to schedule a free consultation and case review. We can help you hold those responsible for your suffering liable for their actions.
Defective Products
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 29.5 million people are injured each year as a result of defective products. If a defective product causes serious personal injury, product liability laws enable victims to sue manufacturers, sellers, or distributors for damages.
Our Orlando, Florida product liability lawyers regularly handle personal injury claims involving:
- Defective Vehicles
- Dangerous toys
- Defective drugs / pharmaceuticals
- Defective Tires
- Defective Machinery
- Defective Materials Used in Industry
Product Liability
If you have been injured by a dangerous or defective product, you may be able to file a product liability claim for compensation for any damages. Product liability law consists of three categories under which liability is determined and recovery is applied: strict liability; negligence; and, breach of warranty.
Strict Liability
In personal injury lawsuits, to hold someone liable for a victim’s injuries, a lawyer must prove that negligent or careless actions led to the injury. However, in a product liability claim, it would be extremely difficult to show how and when a manufacturer, seller, or distributor was careless in the product’s production or distribution. Because of this, product liability law prescribes to “strict liability.” According to strict liability statutes, a manufacturer is liable for a defective product, even if the manufacturer was not guilty of negligence.
Negligence
Negligence occurs when a manufacturer, seller, or distributor acts recklessly and causes a victim’s injuries. The difficulty of proving negligence makes these claims rare. To successfully litigate a negligence product liability claim, an attorney must prove:
- The defendant owed a duty to the consumer.
- The defendant violated this duty.
- The plaintiff was injured and this injury was caused by the defective product.
Breach of Warranty
The third product liability theory is breach of warranty. A warranty is violated when a promise is broken because the product is not as should be reasonably expected at the time of sale. An express warranty is typically a guarantee from the seller of a product that specifies the extent to which the quality or performance of the product is assured and that states the conditions under which the product can be returned, replaced, or repaired. All products come with an implied warranty that they are safe for their intended use.
Contact an Orlando, Florida Product Liability Lawyer
If you have been injured by a dangerous or defective product, contact the law office of Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna & Ruffier. An Orlando, Florida product liability and defective product lawyer can help you get the compensation to which you are entitled. Our personal injury attorneys boast an impressive track record of successful verdicts and settlements. Put our knowledge and experience to work for you.
