Products Liability
Lakeland, Florida area Product Liability Lawyers – Expert Attorneys at The Philpot Law Group, P.A.
Our Lakeland, Florida area product liability lawyers at The Philpot Law Group, P.A. can help you obtain compensation if a dangerous product has caused you injury. If you have used a product in the ways indicated in its instructions, it should not harm you in any way. Sometimes, however, a product can have inherent problems that will cause its users harm. In these cases, the manufacturer, distributor, or others involved in the production or selling of the product may be liable for any injuries sustained. The following are common types of product liability cases handled by our attorneys:
- Defective or Dangerous Drugs
- Defective Products
- Product Recalls
- Automotive Product Liability
- Rollover Accidents
- Defective Tires
Defective or Dangerous Drugs
Defective drugs also qualify as cases of product liability. Learn more about defective or dangerous drugs. If you have experienced the dangerous side effects of a defective drug, we urge you to contact our product liability lawyers.
Defective Products
As consumers, we generally trust that the products we buy and use will not cause us harm. Sometimes that’s not the case. Our Lakeland, Florida product liability lawyers handle cases involving all types of defective products. Products with defects have been known to cause serious injury, and even death. Aside from motor vehicles and parts associated with them, the term “products” can include:
- Clothing
- Food
- Toys
- Agricultural products
- Medicine
- Appliances
- And others
There are three main areas where a defect or defects can affect a consumer product. They are:
Design Defects
Product defects showing that the designer ignored safer alternatives when creating specifications for the product. This is a defect that existed before the product was made for wholesale consumption.
Manufacturing Defects
Product defects showing that the manufacturer did not meet the specifications of the product designer.
Marketing Defects
Products promoted or advertised in ways that do not adequately warn people of the dangers using them might impose. These can include misleading or inadequate labels or incomprehensible/incomplete instructions for use.
If you think you may have been the victim of a defective product, contact our Lakeland, Florida area product liability attorneys and we will review your case.
Product Recalls
When a product has been shown to be dangerous, the manufacturer may issue a product recall. However, this usually does not happen until a substantial number of people have purchased and used the product, subjecting themselves to the possibility of severe injury. If you have been injured by a recalled product, you may have a product liability case. Simply contact our Lakeland, Florida-area product liability lawyers for a case review with our attorneys for more information about product recalls and product liability.
Automotive Product Liability
Some cars, trucks, and other vehicles may be released onto the market without having fully functional safety features. Sometimes this may be due to a flaw in the production of all vehicles on the market, while other times only one or two of the vehicles may carry this defect. Automotive product defects can include problems with seatbelts, airbags, and other features. If you have been involved in an accident and have been injured due to the malfunction of a car part or parts, contact our product liability attorneys to schedule a consultation.
Rollover Accidents
SUVs and other vehicles can roll over when involved in an accident. This kind of accident can be incredibly dangerous to those inside the car, as the roofs of many vehicles are not designed to support the weight of the entire vehicle, and may cave in upon impact. Cases of rollover accidents can often focus on crashworthiness, a term that refers to a vehicle’s ability to protect its occupants when an accident occurs. This may be a case of product liability, and our attorneys may be able to help. Simply contact our product liability lawyers for a case review with our attorneys if you or a loved one has been injured in a rollover accident.
Defective Tires
Drivers place implicit trust in the quality of their tires. If a tire blows out or loses its tread, it can cause a serious accident, and has the potential to severely injure the vehicle’s occupants. If you or a loved one has been in an accident due to defective car tires, please contact our product liability lawyers to determine if you have a case. Our attorneys can review your product liability claim to see if you may be entitled to compensation.