Call Us Today When you purchase a product, you have the right to believe it will work as it should. Unfortunately, faulty products are being produced and distributed despite stringent safety regulations. When these defective items reach the market, people can get hurt.
Consumers are left with painful injuries and unexpected medical costs and may not know where to turn for help. However, justice exists for those who these businesses have wronged. A Cape Coral personal injury lawyer can help you.
You may be able to find the legal counsel you need from the Viles & Beckman product liability lawyers in Cape Coral. Since 1995, we have helped countless injury victims to recover substantial compensation through product liability lawsuits, and we may be able to help you.
Why Do I Need a Cape Coral Product Liability Attorney?
After being hurt by a faulty product, you may want to take legal action against the people responsible. However, filing a lawsuit against a major corporation can be challenging without the legal assistance you need.
There may be many defendants, several insurance companies, and teams of lawyers. Taking them on solely on the basis of a product liability claim can be a scary and, at times, seemingly impossible proposition.
Hiring a Cape Coral product liability attorney will arm you with the legal knowledge and experience you need to take on the deep pockets of the many parties who may be accountable for your injuries.
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What Sort of Damages Are Recoverable in a Product Defect Lawsuit?
The repercussions of unsafe and defective items have had a profound impact on the lives of countless people. Our Florida injury lawyers will thoroughly calculate the full price of your injuries and the impact they’ve had on your daily life.
A product liability attorney in Cape Coral can help you determine the true amount of your damages and the potential future costs of ongoing medical care for your injuries.
Damages in a product liability case are often determined by taking into account the following factors:
Medical Bills
Costs associated with your injury’s continued care, such as those for prescription medications, procedures, treatments, therapies, rehabilitation, doctor’s appointments, and future medical costs for ongoing treatment.
Lost Wages
Lost wages include both past income lost due to medical leave and future income lost owing to permanent disability. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may be able to collect damages for lost retirement, lost benefits, reduced earning capacity, or other similar losses.
Property Damage
If the defective product resulted in damage to your personal property, you could seek damages for the repair or replacement of your property. For example, if a faulty part causes a car accident, you can seek damages to replace or fix the car.
Non-Economic Damages
When calculating the value of the damages that should be paid out for the accident, it’s important to factor in non-economic damages such as:
- Mental anguish
- Pain and suffering
- Disfigurement, scarring
- Loss of consortium
The team at Viles & Beckman will be ready to take legal action to protect your interests if negotiations with the insurance companies involved do not produce a fair settlement.
Together with your attorney, you’ll have access to investigators, expert witnesses, and paralegals to fill in the gaps in your case that you can’t fill on your own, ensuring you get the best possible outcome.
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How Do You Prove That a Product Is Defective in Florida?
You need not show negligence to secure compensation for yourself under product liability law in Florida. Instead, per Florida’s rigorous product liability standards, we need to show the following to win your case:
- At the time of your accident, you used the product as it was meant to be used
- You did not make any significant changes to the product
- Your damage was caused by an unreasonable flaw in the product
A lawyer who is well versed in dangerous product claims may search for legal recourse for breach of warranty, fraud, or misinterpretation, depending on the details of your case. Before submitting a claim, we can assess your situation to see if these choices are appropriate.
Click To ContactA Brief Explanation of Types of Product Liability
When a company’s defective, poorly designed, or poorly manufactured product causes injury, the company may be held liable under product liability law. Substantial evidence must be presented, and expert witness testimony is often a necessary component.
Injury accidents can arise from one of three types of product defects:
Manufacturer Defect
This situation refers to a defect that happens specifically during the manufacturing process. Many instances of recalled food fall under this category. If food becomes tainted with chemicals or bacteria during the packaging process, for example, the manufacturer is likely responsible for any injuries or illnesses that result.
The Product Has a Design Flaw
Since the products in the automobile and medical device industries carry a significant risk of failure, poor design with unintended or unexpected problems usually affects them the most.
However, design flaws are the main cause of most product liability lawsuits. Design defect examples could include defective tires that were designed improperly and led to traffic accidents.
Inadequate Warnings
Warnings or instructions on how to use the product are missing or wrong. The pharmaceutical industry is a prime example of this, but any product for which the producer or retailer fails to provide adequate instructions for use is susceptible to liability. This was the reason for the McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit.
Your defective product lawyer in Cape Coral will investigate to determine the exact cause of the accident and work to hold the responsible parties accountable for the damage they have caused.
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Defective consumer products can cause serious injuries. The Cape Coral product defect attorneys on our team have helped countless customers win significant settlements through civil litigation, and they are prepared to do so for you at no upfront cost.
The personal injury attorneys of Viles & Beckman are here to assist you if you’ve been hurt and are considering filing a lawsuit. We offer complimentary case evaluations and advice on how to proceed with your legal matter. Contact us right away to request a free, confidential consultation.
We know how to stand up to big businesses when their shoddy practices cause people harm. Reach out to us today to learn more about your legal options.
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