Blog: Defective Products

What is the statute of limitations for defective products in Florida? Injuries caused by defective products generally lead to product liability claims in our state. In many cases, individuals have about two years to file an insurance claim after their accident for these claims. However, legal factors surrounding an accident may change the amount of …

When you buy electronics and home appliances, you expect that they will serve their intended purpose for as long as reasonably possible. So, when these devices suddenly break down or start malfunctioning because they’re defective or have faulty parts, it’s normal to be annoyed.  Unfortunately, some defective devices don’t just stop working. Many have been …

When people file defective product lawsuits in Florida, one of the most common questions that they ask is how long the case will take or how they can gauge it by the average timeline. In our experience, every product liability claim is unique. Some can be resolved within months, while others can take years.  There’s …

For decades, millions of Americans turned to Zantac to treat heartburn, stomach ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. But in 2019, the FDA announced that Zantac contained an environmental contaminant called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which has been linked to cancer in humans. If you were diagnosed with cancer after taking Zantac, you may be eligible for compensation …

Consumers have the right to expect that the products they use are safe when used as intended. If an injury occurs as a result of a defective product, or one that is inadequately designed or improperly labeled, the manufacturer and/or distributor of the product can be found liable. A product liability claim is a legal …

Pressure cookers, whether they be traditional versions or the new the digital versions like Instant Pot, are very popular with chefs and home cooks alike. But do they pose a safety risk that outweighs the time savings? What makes a pressure cooker dangerous? Pressure cookers have been a popular medium for food preparation around the …

The days of being tethered to a wall outlet are long gone. For decades, battery-powered devices that we take everywhere have kept up with our busy lives. The same batteries that add convenience and flexibility to our lives also have the potential to explode and set fires. Read on to learn more about exploding batteries …

Volkswagon Recall Volkswagen has been in the news over the past few months for the worst possible reasons. A new class-action lawsuit is forming against Volkswagen over charges the automaker has been rigging vehicles to hide the levels of emissions they produce. Many consumers purchased Volkswagen cars that were advertised as “clean diesel,” only to …

Over the last few months, many different lawsuits have come to light alleging that the maker of Zantac failed to warn the public that their drug contains a potential carcinogenic chemical. The medication has since been widely recalled, causing serious concern for the 15 million Americans who take the medication as a prescription and the …