Defective Products

Florida Products Liability Lawyer

Each year thousands of consumers in the U.S. are injured or killed in the course of using defective products. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, manufacturers, magazines, and other media regularly announce product recalls in an effort to warn consumers. Unsafe or defective products range from toys, tools and household appliances, to sports equipment, cars, trucks and all-terrain vehicles, as well as tires, airbags, and seatbelts, to name only a few examples.

A product is defective if it is deemed unreasonably dangerous to a user who would use it in a normal way. There are three basic types of product defects:

• Defects in design
• Insufficient instructions or warnings, regarding usage
• Manufacturing defects

Determining If You Have Grounds for a Claim

When injury or death occurs from the use of a product, a claim may arise if the product was defective or unexpectedly dangerous.

When defective products cause injury, you may be able to file a lawsuit to recover damages, including past and future medical expenses as well as past and future pain and suffering.

The Florida statute of limitations for product liability lawsuits vary, depending on the type of product and/or the age of the product. Therefore, it is important to consult an experienced lawyer immediately to investigate the circumstances surrounding the product failure and its use to determine whether you have grounds for a claim.

Our Expertise

At the Law Office of Michael J. Overbeck in Palm Beach County, Florida, we have represented clients in numerous claims involving serious injury and death resulting from defective products. Our firm handles product liability cases on a contingency fee basis. Unless we recover damages for you, there is no fee.

With a reputation for excellence in legal services and a notable track record of successful defective product cases, Board Certified Attorney Michael Overbeck has helped to recover millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients, and he can help you, too.

When a dangerous or defective product injures you or a family member, we encourage you to seek legal advice as soon as possible. Our law firm offers a no cost, no obligation initial case evaluation. Call (561) 627-7220 to arrange an appointment to learn how our significant experience can benefit you.