Faulty Product Injury
These type of cases will usually involve an item purchased by a consumer that
has either malfunctioned or been designed in such a way as to cause injury to
another. There are many issues involved in product liability cases that are
unique to this area of law. In these type of cases, we often have legal grounds
which we can use to seek payment of damages for our clients, including the
following:
Implied Warranty of Merchantability: meaning the Defendant merchant impliedly
gave a warranty on the product that the item was fit for the ordinary purpose
for which the item was intended. For example, in selling a bicycle, a store
gives an implied warranty that the bike is fit and able to be used safely in the
ordinary manner one would expect to use a bicycle.
Basis Negligence: meaning the retailer or manufacturer knew, or should have
known, about a defect in the produce, they had a duty to cure the defect and/or
warn the consumer about the danger, and failed to do so. In other words,
negligence is basically doing something that a reasonable would not do, or not
doing something that a reasonable person would do.
Strict Liability: arguing that the item purchased had, at that time, a defect
that made the item unreasonably dangerous for its intended use.
The above are just three examples of how a products liability case could be
pursued. At Kinney, Fernandez & Boire, we have successfully handled cases
against retailers and manufacturers of consumer products whose items have
injured individuals. Our office has worked with engineers who are experts in
this field in order to present a strong case on behalf on our clients.
Faulty Products:
Product manufacturers, by law, have some major responsibilities to protect
consumers.
- Design a safe product
- Prevent dangerous flaws from occurring during the manufacturing phase
- Advertise the product truthfully
Unfortunately, some product manufacturers do not follow these rules, placing
consumers at an unnecessary risk of injury.
The personal injury Law Offices of Kinney, Fernandez, and Boire, PA is
investigating claims of faulty products for design flaws, dangers manufacturing
flaws, and false advertising. Recently faulty products have been highlighted in
the media causing severe injury and in some cases even death to its unsuspecting
consumers. Among these are:
- Salmonella in Peanut Butter
- Denture Cream
- Chinese-made Drywall
- Pharmaceutical Drugs
- Medical Devices
- Defective Tires
- Bad Meat
- Automotive Defects
- Defective Products
- Hip Replacement Recall
- Lead Paint Lead Poisoning
- Product Liability
- Asbestos & Silicosis
Design defects, marketing defects, and manufacturing defects can pose threats of
injury to innocent consumers. Improper warnings or instructions on a product's
packaging can cause injuries to the person using the product. The results of
product liability accidents may cause long lasting effects on the victim, be it
physically, emotionally, or financially. If the product is proven to be
defective the defendant is held legally responsible.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to a faulty or defective product
contact the Florida Product Liability Lawyers at Kinney, Fernandez, and Boire,
PA.
If you believe that you or someone you know has been injured by a defective
product, it is important to maintain the item safely in order to allow for a
complete inspection and analysis by an expert. Take photographs of the item, the
area of the accident, your injuries and try to preserve as much evidence as you
can. Finally, it is important to hire a lawyer as soon as possible in order to
move your cases in the right direction from the beginning.
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