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If you were injured by a dangerous product, you would like to know your rights in Florida. W. Lee Clark & Associates represents people injured by hazardous products to collect their just recoveries. The Florida law gives a cause of action for any injured person by a defective product. That person could bring an action against the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer of the product. If injury was caused by the dangerous product, then a Florida attorney should be contacted first.
What Is a Defective Product?
However, a product liability claim requires that a plaintiff from Florida would prove and show that the product which has caused his injury has defects. A defective product fails to maintain standard safety levels and would harm a user.
There are three kinds of product defects:
- Defective Manufacturing
This happens when a product is made incorrectly. For instance, a car seat with a defective latch or medicine that has been contaminated during production falls into this category. - Defective Design
A design defect happens when the product’s blueprint is unsafe. For instance, a ladder whose frame is weak or an appliance within the house overheats and catches fire is defectively designed. - Warning or Instruction Inadequate
Where a product is sold that does not include suitable warnings or instructions to ensure it is used in a safe way, the manufacturer may be held liable for injury. For instance, if an oral drug has no instructions on proper dosing or a power tool contains no sufficient safety labels, mishaps may occur.
Types of Defective Products
Defective products vary from daily used items to heavy industrial machineries. In everyday living, people in Florida may make use of such products with all the dangers they face; they may never know anything because there are recalls every day about something ranging from kids toys to automobile parts.
A few examples of some commonly defective products are:
1. Children’s Products
Other devices commonly recalled include toys, car seats, cribs, and all kinds of safety devices for children, resulting in possible choking, injury, or exposure to toxic substances.
2. Drugs and Medical Technology
Severe harm is caused by defective drugs and medical devices like implants or pacemakers. The drug may have the wrong dose, or a device might break when used.
3. Automotive Parts
The causes of accidents in Florida, due to its heavy traffic, can be as minor as faulty brakes and airbags of a defective automobile, motorcycle, or bicycle.
4. Toxic Chemicals
Pesticides, asbestos, and industrial solvents can hurt consumers if they are defective or have false labeling. Exposure for extended periods can cause major health issues.
5. Building Material
The dangerous material can be the bad quality of drywall, defective wiring, or others.
6. Elevators and Escalators
Elevators and escalators usually lead to major injuries.It could be the wrong sensor, bad brakes or structural defect.
7. Appliances
House appliances include refrigerators, ovens and washing machines, which results in injuries if they are electrically or mechanically faulty.
8. Protective Gear
Items designed to protect you, such as helmets or fire extinguishers, can fail if they have defects, which often leads to disastrous effects.
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What to Do Following a Defective Product Injury
If you are injured from a defective product, then under Florida law, you can recover damages. Time acts very fast, so make haste to preserve your rights.
Steps to Take:
- Get Medical Help Immediately
Your health comes first. See a doctor right away and document your injuries. - Save the Defective Product
Preserve the product, the packaging, and any relevant paper products such as receipts and manuals. These may serve as evidence. - Take Photos and Notes
Photography evidence about injuries, the defective product and area where the accident took place. Describe what occurred and what time did it happen. - Meet with an Attorney
A seasoned product liability attorney can provide much assistance for your claim. Talk to W. Lee Clark & Associates who can provide you with advice on how the process goes along, obtaining evidence, and fighting for the compensation you may need.
Awarded Damages for the Injury
If a defect within a product has hurt you then you can file claims in compensation that may entail :
- Medical Expenses: This refers to the current and future treatment.
- Lost Wages: You can claim your wages during the period that you were absent from work.
- Pain and Suffering: It includes the physical and psychological pain you endured on account of your injuries.
- Punitive Damages: In highly egregious cases, courts award damages above the amount lost as punishment to the company and as deterrence to similar conduct.
Why Choose W. Lee Clark & Associates?
Here, at W. Lee Clark & Associates, we really understand Florida’s product liability law and fight hard for their clients. We are also located in Fort Lauderdale where we have helped numerous persons get justice for being harmed by defective products.
We are committed to:
- Investigate your case thoroughly.
- Identifying who is responsible.
- Seek utmost compensation for your losses.
When you select us, you will be offered personal attention and experienced legal representation at every step.
Contact W. Lee Clark & Associates Today
If you suffered an injury due to a dangerous product in Florida, there is no time like now. Call W. Lee Clark & Associates today to schedule your free consultation. Contact us at (941) 207-7477 or visit our office in Fort Lauderdale.
Knowing what your rights are and the right steps you take after getting injured will bring the culprit to book thereby giving you compensation that will help recover.
