Orlando Product Liability Attorneys Fighting For Your Rights
When defective products cause injuries, you need advocates who understand how to hold manufacturers and other responsible parties accountable. At Wieland & DeLattre, our attorneys bring over 80 years of combined experience to complex product liability injury cases in Orlando and throughout Florida.
Our trial attorneys have built a strong reputation through excellent client service and successful litigation experience. We exclusively represent injured victims, never corporations or insurance companies, ensuring our loyalty remains with you throughout your case.
What Makes A Product Defective?
A product becomes legally defective when it poses unreasonable dangers to consumers who use it as intended. If you’ve been injured by a product that malfunctioned, lacked proper warnings or contained design flaws, it is important to seek the advice of an experienced product liability attorney.
Manufacturers, distributors and retailers are legally obligated to ensure their products are safe for public use. When they fail to meet this responsibility, they should be held accountable for the harm they cause.
Experienced legal guidance is critical in these cases because product liability claims often involve complex technical evidence, industry standards and corporate defendants with substantial resources. Our attorneys can help determine if your injury resulted from negligence and develop a strategy for fair compensation.
Examples Of Product Defects That Can Lead To Injuries
Product liability and defective products can encompass various dangerous assets that can cause serious harm. Examples of potential claims include:
- Design defects where the product’s fundamental concept is inherently dangerous
- Manufacturing defects that occur during production, assembly or packaging
- Marketing defects, including inadequate safety warnings or instructions
- Failure to recall known dangerous products
- Pharmaceutical drugs with dangerous side effects
- Children’s products that pose choking or other hazards
- Contaminated food products
- Defective medical devices
- Dangerous automotive components
The complexity of these cases varies significantly depending on the product involved and the nature of your injuries, which is why we thoroughly investigate each claim to identify all potential defects.
Who Is Liable For A Defective Product?
Determining responsibility in product liability claims requires tracing the product’s journey from conception to your hands. Multiple parties may share liability, including:
- Manufacturers of the finished product
- Designers responsible for product specifications
- Part manufacturers
- Quality control personnel
- Wholesalers or distributors
- Retailers who sold the product
- Marketing agencies that created misleading advertisements
- Testing laboratories that failed to identify hazards
These cases can be particularly challenging because each responsible party typically has insurance companies and corporate lawyers working aggressively to reduce liability. We level the playing field by building comprehensive cases that anticipate and counter their strategies focused on denying your claim or minimizing compensation.
What Happens If A Loved One Dies Due To A Defective Product?
The tragic loss of a family member due to a defective product may give rise to a wrongful death claim. Immediate family members, typically spouses, children or parents, can pursue compensation for the following:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Medical costs incurred before death
- Lost income and financial support
- Loss of companionship and guidance
- Pain and suffering your loved one experienced
- Punitive damages in cases of extreme negligence
These cases serve two critical purposes: providing financial support for families facing unexpected loss and holding manufacturers accountable to prevent similar tragedies. We handle these cases compassionately while aggressively pursuing justice for your family.
What Is The Deadline To File A Claim?
In Florida, you generally have four years from the date of injury to file a product liability claim. The statute of repose is 12 years but may be subject to many exceptions. However, this timeline can vary based on when you discovered the connection between your injury and the defective product. For wrongful death claims, families have two years from the date of death.
To protect your rights, we recommend taking these steps promptly:
- Preserve the defective product in its current condition, if able
- Document all injuries with photographs and medical records, if able
- Keep all receipts, packaging and instructions
- Record details about when and how you used the product
- Consult with an experienced attorney before speaking to insurance representatives
Choosing Wieland & DeLattre means partnering with attorneys who understand product liability claims’ technical and legal complexities. Our experience with these challenging cases allows us to investigate your claim thoroughly, identify all responsible parties and build compelling arguments for maximum compensation.
Contact Us For Caring And Experienced Legal Guidance
If a defective product injures you or a loved one, don’t face the manufacturers and their insurance companies alone. Call us at 407-841-7699 or fill out our online form to schedule a free consultation. One of our attorneys will review your case, explain your options and help you determine the best path forward.