Jacksonville Product Liability Lawyers
Farah and Farah, P.A. - Product Liability Attorneys
On any given day, you can turn on the television or flip through the newspaper and hear about SUV rollovers, toys that become choking hazards, or defective drugs that cause serious and deadly side effects. These cases are sometimes the result of defective products. Unfortunately, recalls are often too little, too late.
Under product liability law, manufacturers have an obligation to ensure their products are safe or at least warn of any hazards that could occur from using them. Unfortunately, many products are put on the market that can cause serious injury because adequate testing or research wasn't done. Thousands upon thousands of injuries and deaths occur each year from defective parts on vehicles, household objects, machinery, or medical devices designed to heal.
The Jacksonville product liability lawyers at our Florida firm are successful because we're not scared to take on corporate giants on behalf of our friends and neighbors. Our attorneys have the resources needed to research and uncover key documents to make your case, and we hire world-renowned experts in the appropriate science to weaken the opposition's case. We have court-proven product liability lawyers and teams of professionals at our Florida offices who work around the clock to get the compensation you deserve. We care about your situation and we'll work hard no matter how big or small your case is.
Defective Medical Devices
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the safety of medical products and devices. Those who manufacture and sell medical products and devices must ensure that their products do not harm the patients. In the past, products such as Sulzer hip and knee implants and Baxter dialysis filters have come under fire for injuring consumers. If you have been injured by a dangerous or defective medical product or device, please contact our product liability lawyers in Florida today. You may be able to file both a Florida medical malpractice claim and defective product claim.
Heart Lead Recalls
Defibrillators are a godsend to individuals with heart irregularities, who depend on these devices to regulate their heartbeats and give them a good quality of life. Unfortunately, a mistake on the part of one of the leading manufacturers of defibrillators, Medtronic, lead to a mass heart lead recall in 2007. Read on for more information on the dangerous leads and your legal rights.
Read more about recalled heart leads
Medtronic® Heart Device Recalls
It's one of the most trusted names in healthcare products. In recent years, it's also become one of the most controversial: Medtronic heart devices have been plagued with a series of recalls, lawsuits, and bad news stories. What are the dangers of Medtronic heart devices? What is done to inform patients of these problems and compensate them for their injuries? And what can you do if you've been injured?
Read more about defective Medtronic heart device recalls
Pain Pumps and PAGCL
Surgery can cause intense pain in some patients, and this pain has been effectively managed by drug-administering pain pumps for years. Unfortunately, the growing connection between pain pumps and PAGCL, a painful cartilage-deteriorating condition, is becoming clear in recent years. Here's what you need to know about pain pumps and PAGCL:
Read more about pain pumps causing PAGCL in shoulder surgery patients
Shelhigh Device Recall
Medical devices are a reality for thousands of patients each year, all of whom rely on medical device manufacturers to produce products that are safe to use and made to the highest possible standards. Unfortunately, this trust was violated by Shelhigh, Inc., a medical device company whose products were all recalled in 2007. Here's what you should know about the Shelhigh device recall:
Read more about Shelhigh device contamination and infection
Crashworthiness
Crashworthiness is one of the two important aspects of vehicle safety (accident avoidance equipment being the other). Crashworthiness deals with the ability of an automobile component to protect its occupants during a collision. Crashworthiness can include the safety of seatbelts, air bags, side impact bars, roll bars, and "crumple zones."
When manufacturing or design defects cause a vehicle to be deemed unsafe, the car, truck, or SUV manufacturers are liable. Regardless of whether manufacturers are aware of safety problems in their vehicles, our product liability lawyers in Florida can hold responsible parties liable for injuries caused by the defect.
Roadway Design
As our nation's roadways become more and more crowded, congestion creates dangerous driving conditions. If roads cannot support the amount or speed traffic demands, safety is compromised. If you are involved in a car accident where poorly-planned curves or traffic dividers, hidden or poorly maintained signs, or insufficient construction support is a factor, you may be entitled to collect damages. Our product liability lawyers in Florida will aggressively pursue your claim.
Building Design
The design of a structure must protect the safety and health of its occupants. Buildings must meet earthquake safety standards and provide safe exits in case of fire or other emergency. In addition, buildings should have accommodations for those with disabilities such as the inclusion of wheelchair ramps. Certain materials known to be dangerous to humans (such as asbestos) should be avoided when a building is designed and built. Our firm is competent in risk assessment and analysis of building design. Please contact us today!
Product Liability FAQs
If you have been injured by a defective product, our product liability lawyers in Florida will evaluate your case free of charge. View the following frequently asked questions and contact our Florida personal injury law firm if you would like to speak directly with an attorney.
What is a defective product?
A defective product is one that causes damage or injury to a consumer by way of a defect in the product, its labeling or marketing, and/or the way the product is used.
What is product liability based on?
A successful product liability case is based on a manufacturing defect, a design defect, or inadequate warning of danger known to the manufacturer or seller.
When is a manufacturer liable for injury caused by a defective product?
A manufacturer is liable if the design allows for an unreasonable amount of danger to consumers.
Is a store that sells a defective product liable?
A store can be liable under product liability law if it does not take proper steps to inspect the safety of the product.
What do I do if I'm injured?
Contact our product liability lawyers immediately. Our legal team in Florida will gather and secure evidence immediately. If too much time is taken, evidence can disappear or be altered.
What damages are recoverable in a product defect case?
A successful Jacksonville product liability case entitles the injured to compensatory damages, lost time from work, and property damage resulting from the use of the defective product. Pain and suffering, consortium, and punitive damages are also available for different reasons. The amount of compensation our product liability lawyers can secure on your behalf will depend on the facts of your case. Contact Farah and Farah today to discuss your Florida product liability case.
Who else can be responsible besides the manufacturer?
In addition to either the manufacturer or seller having liability for a product, any repairer of a product can also maintain liability for the product.
Consult Our Product Liability Lawyers Today
At Farah and Farah, we are successful because we're not scared to take on corporate giants on behalf of our friends and neighbors. If you would like to discuss your case with our product liability lawyers in Florida, contact Farah and Farah today.
Recent Product Liability Verdicts and Settlements:
- $1.7 Million Recovery - Product Liability Case Involving Mechanic Who Was Crushed
- $320,000 Recovery - Product Liability Case Involving a Gas Pump Cover
Please visit our Jacksonville Florida Product Liability Website for more info.
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