If you were injured by a defective product in Florida, our attorney and his legal team are here to help you recover the financial compensation you deserve.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports over 22,000 deaths and 29 million injuries related to consumer products every year. It advises consumers to stay up to date with the list of recalled products so as to avoid using them and thereby prevent injury.
Manufacturers must design products, which are safe for consumers. They are also required to warn consumers of any potential side effects or injuries which may stem from their products. When a manufacturer creates unsafe products or when the distributor fails to warn consumers that a product may be dangerous, the companies can be held liable for injuries or death caused by their products.
From child safety seats to medical devices, the range of products that can be defective is very wide. Thereby, numerous products are the subject of lawsuits throughout the country after they proved to be dangerous by causing injury to consumers. Here are the most commonly recalled items that may result in injury and which make the subject of our product liability cases.
The manufacturers of medical devices are bound by law to ensure the safety of their products. They can be held liable for placing dangerous or defective products on the market. Oftentimes, the manufacturers fail to conduct adequate testing and will place a device on the market with design flaws or defective functioning. Likewise, there have been many instances where a device or implant was designed appropriately, but it was manufactured in a way that was not consistent with the design, which is referred to as a manufacturing defect.
Any medical device which causes injuries and requires the user to undergo medical treatments is considered defective. The medical devices which are known to have caused injuries include:
The following medical devices have been recently recalled:
If you or a family member sustained injuries following the use of a medical device and even had to undergo a second surgery to repair the damage, please contact our product liability attorney. He will assist you with filing a claim for product liability so that you will recover the compensation you deserve for your suffering.
We might not be aware of the countless household products which we use daily until the item results in a serious injury. The manufacturing company is responsible for the defective product which injured you and they are also bound to provide financial compensation for your distress. Our product liability attorney, Sean M. Cleary, can help you obtain compensation from the designer, manufacturer, distributor, or retailer for any defective product. We handle product liability claims involving defective consumer products which include:
Defective household products can be the subject of a recall by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission or can be voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer. The latest consumer product recalls include, but are not limited to:
Dangerous products often result in serious injury, illness, or even death. If your health was affected by a manufacturer, designer, marketer, or any other negligent party responsible for making the defective product available to consumers, we are glad to help you take legal action by claiming compensation for your injuries, such as:
It is the manufacturer’s and the supplier’s responsibility to protect and warn the user of possible injuries. Liability for defective products which pose the risk of injury or death may fall upon the manufacturers, distributors, or sellers. If you were the victim of a defective household product, do not hesitate to reach out to us, regardless of the severity of your injury. We will promptly review your case and help you obtain the financial compensation you deserve.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that every year, there are over 254,000 toy-related injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments. 45% of the injuries are to the head and face area, which is the most commonly affected area of the body. Some toys involve a danger by their nature, whereas others are dangerous due to some product defect or abnormality. Some examples of dangerous toys include, but are not limited to:
Other children’s products, which may be unsafe, resulting in harm to young children, are the following:
If your child was seriously injured by a defective product, we strongly encourage you to reach out to our attorney, who specializes in product liability cases. He will carefully listen to your situation and provide you with the legal advice you need. You will thereby recover the compensation you deserve for the injury sustained by your child.
Cosmetics such as skin moisturizers, perfumes, lipsticks, nail polishes, makeup, shampoos, permanent waves, hair dyes, toothpaste, and deodorants are essential for everyone. However, they can be hazardous to our bodies even when they are used properly due to various chemicals used in the manufacturing process. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act does not require premarket approval for cosmetic products except for color additives. Consequently, the companies who manufacture or market cosmetics have the legal responsibility to ensure the safety of their products and ingredients.
Several injuries could be caused by faulty cosmetic products, including the following:
The most recent cosmetic product recalls are:
Companies must adhere to safety standards when creating and distributing their products. If you were injured by the product of a manufacturer, developer, researcher, or marketer, you have the legal right to seek compensation for your physical and emotional distress. Our attorney will provide you with quality legal assistance and file a product liability claim on your behalf so that you can receive the money you deserve.
Defective landscaping equipment includes:
Approximately 35,000 people are treated in hospitals, medical facilities, clinics, and emergency rooms for walk-behind power mower-related injuries every year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Many injuries which resulted from the use of lawnmowers require a multidisciplinary team of physicians to properly attend to the patient. Oftentimes, patients endure multiple hospital admissions and need to undergo surgery to restore form and function.
The types of injury lawnmowers may result in are:
Recent lawnmower recalls include:
Were you injured by defective landscaping equipment? If so, please contact our law firm and we will thoroughly evaluate your case to determine the amount of compensation you are eligible for receiving from the liable party. Our attorney has vast experience with product liability cases and will be glad to help you.
Every year, people in Florida are injured because common household items which they assume to be safe turn out to be dangerous. Products that are not dangerous per se can endanger occupants of a building when they do not work properly, as in the following examples:
When defective electrical equipment fails, it can cause injuries such as electrocution, burns, and electric shock. Sometimes, electrical equipment defects may lead to death. As a personal injury law firm, we see the horrifying impact that dangerous or defective products have on families. Injuries from defective electrical equipment can be caused by design flaws, manufacturing errors, or the use of sub-standard materials. If you were injured by defective electrical equipment, please contact us right away for a free-of-charge case review.
Total release foggers or bug bombs are essentially cans of pesticides, which spray out all at once. They are used to get rid of pests such as fleas and cockroaches. They may cause illness and explosions. Foggers are usually designed to be placed on stable surfaces in the center of the room and are activated by depressing or removing a tab at the top of the can.
Too many bug bombs in a small space can cause fires or explosions. The use of too many foggers can cause vapors to build up. A spark from a pilot light, furnace, thermostat, water heater, or another source can cause a fire or explosion. Be sure to read all the warnings on the label. Foggers can be a serious health and safety hazard if you use too many or fail to follow the directions and the injuries you may sustain can require medical attention.
The types of injury caused by foggers include:
If you are unsure whether you should take legal action and claim financial compensation for personal injury arising from a defective fogger, you should speak to our product liability attorney, who will review your case free of charge.
Every year, hospitals see over 720,000 professionals, hobbyists, students, and homeowners injured by woodworking tools. The types of injuries vary. Some examples of dangerous tools, work equipment, and defective devices include:
There are multiple types of injury, which can stem from using woodworking equipment. However, the most common include:
Injuries requiring treatment may result in the loss of one or more fingers. If you were injured by defective woodworking equipment, do not hesitate to give us a call for a free-of-charge case evaluation. With over 20 years of experience, our lawyer, Sean M. Cleary, will pursue the maximum amount of compensation you qualify for from the liable party.
Batteries are used in some consumer products, including phones, laptops, watches, remote controls, and children’s toys. They pose different safety hazards from product to product, but the most common concerns are overheating and fires.
In the majority of cases, a battery explosion takes place due to overheating. Nevertheless, explosions may also be attributed to other causes, such as chemical combustion or combustion related to nearby electrical components. Battery explosion may lead to burns, chemical burns, scarring, disfigurement, and other similar conditions.
Children under the age of 4 are at the highest risk of swallowing a lithium battery which may cause burns and other serious injuries several hours after consumption.
Battery explosions and battery accidents can occur in products such as:
Oftentimes, rechargeable batteries can be involved in explosions because they are reused several times before being discarded. This increases the chances of overheating or chemical issues.
In some cases, it may be necessary to determine which party is liable for the injury. The explosion can be attributed to a failure of the product due to design and manufacturing deficiencies. The manufacturer of the battery can also be held liable for the explosion and the resulting injuries. Product defects can occur in many ways, such as a design defect, a manufacturing defect, or a warning label defect. Other parties, such as a distributor or a seller, can also be held liable if they sold a product knowing that it had a dangerous or defective battery installed in it.
If you or a family member was injured due to a defective battery, do not hesitate to contact our attorney, who has over 20 years of experience with product liability cases. He will promptly review your case free of charge and determine the amount of compensation you are eligible for receiving.
A construction site accident can result in catastrophic injuries. While on the job, workers can sustain some of the following injuries:
We handle cases involving many different types of heavy equipment, including:
Often, construction site injuries result in a long period of disability and the cost of medical bills can be extremely high. Worker’s compensation may pay for some of the medical bills and lost wages, but they fail to fully compensate an injured worker for permanent losses and permanent disability.
Many people wrongly believe that pursuing workers’ compensation is the only course of action they can take after a heavy equipment accident at work. This is simply not true, as workers may use other options as well, such as taking legal action against the manufacturer or distributor of the defective equipment. However, it may sometimes be necessary to take legal action against a third party, which owned the machine and failed to maintain it properly.
Regardless of the complexity of your situation, we are here to help you recover the financial compensation you deserve for affording your medical expenses, health care, and treatment. Our lawyer, who specializes in product liability cases, will provide you with the legal assistance you need and will file a claim on your behalf to obtain the money you qualify for from the negligent party.
Some recent construction equipment industry warnings, recalls, and alerts include:
Nearly every product you use on a regular basis can be defective and may thereby cause you to sustain a severe injury. In the unfortunate event it happens, we strongly advise you to take legal action immediately. Not only will this help you recover the compensation you are entitled to, but it will also hold the negligent party liable for their actions. Our attorney and legal team will assist you with filing a product liability claim, following which the financial compensation you will receive will cover aspects such as:
If a family member lost their life after sustaining a fatal injury because of a defective product, we can also help you file a wrongful death claim, which will result in compensation for:
With over 20 years of professional experience, our law firm specializes in product liability cases and will provide you with quality legal assistance in the regrettable event you were injured by a defective item.
After we thoroughly assess your case and determine the extent of your injury, we will file a claim against the responsible party, while our legal experts will gather additional evidence to support your case.
The amount of compensation you will recover will highly depend on the severity of your injury. Nonetheless, it will help you afford medical expenses, health care, and treatment.