Personal Injury Lawyers - Palm Beach County
Defective Products - West Palm Beach, Jupiter & Broward County
Injuries and Accidents
Serving Clients in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Martin, St. Lucie, Jupiter, Broward Counties and throughout South Florida
Unless we recover damages for you, there is no fee
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 and unreasonably dangerous.
When defective products cause injury, you may be able to file a personal injury 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 products liability & personal injury 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 to determine if you have grounds for a claim.
Our Expertise
At the personal injury 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 products liability & other personal injury 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 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County and Jupiter, Board Certified personal injury attorney Michael Overbeck has helped to recover millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients, and he can help you, too.
Call us for a no cost, no obligation initial consultation
If you or a loved one were injured due to someone else’s negligence, you need someone committed to fighting for your rights and just compensation. For outstanding representation in a personal injury case, fill the contact us form or call the personal injury Law Office of Michael J. Overbeck at 1-866-720-6679 to arrange a no cost, no obligation initial consultation. We advocate personal injury cases in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Jupiter, Martin, Broward County and its surrounding areas.
How We Have Helped Some of Our Clients
Undisclosed Substantial Settlement during Trial - Defective Chair Causes Spinal Injuries
While comforting his wife during labor, a nurse offered Charley a chair. When Charley sat on the chair, it collapsed. As a result, Charley injured his neck and back, requiring several surgeries. With Palm Beach County and West Palm Beach attorney Mr. Overbeck's help, the defendant's insurance company paid a large settlement during trial.
$900,000 Damage Verdict - Defective Tow Rope Causes Leg Fractures
A large metal hook from a tow rope snapped during use, shooting the hook like a bullet into Rosemary's shin, causing severe fractures that required several surgeries. Before trial, personal injury lawyer Mr. Overbeck successfully negotiated a large settlement with the manufacturer of the tow rope. Later, with Mr. Overbeck's help, a jury found the retailer of the tow rope partially responsible and awarded Rosemary a large verdict.
