Orlando Product Liability Lawyer

If you’re injured because a product you bought in Orlando, Florida, is inherently unsafe, you deserve compensation. Contact the experienced Orlando product liability lawyers from Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law today at (407) 801-3000 . We can help you fight to recover maximum compensation from the manufacturer.

We’ve dedicated our careers to helping accident victims stand up to powerful corporations and demand justice. Collectively, our team of award-winning Florida trial attorneys has over 100 years of experience. With tens of millions of dollars recovered, our results are evidence of how much we care about our clients.

Trust us to help you and your family if you’ve been injured by a defective product. Contact our law office in Orlando, FL, today to schedule a free case assessment.

How Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law Can Help if You’ve Been Injured Because of a Defective Product in Orlando, FL

How Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law Can Help if You’ve Been Injured Because of a Defective Product in Orlando, FL

Companies have a lot of resources to fight product liability claims. As a consumer, you may not. In these situations, it’s essential to ask for help leveling the playing field. That’s why you shouldn’t hesitate to call our Orlando personal injury attorneys to handle your product liability case.

At Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law, we understand that an unsafe product can change your life forever. It can inflict debilitating injuries and potentially prevent you from going back to work. The company that allowed an unsafe product to get into your hands must be held accountable. Our law firm is prepared to put everything behind your fight for compensation.

Count on our team of top-rated Florida litigators to:

  • Thoroughly investigate your case with the help of industry experts and specialists
  • Evaluate evidence we’re able to gather during discovery
  • Calculate what your product liability claim is worth
  • Prepare a compelling legal claim that clearly highlights your damages and helps you recover a life-changing monetary award
  • Represent you during settlement negotiations with the manufacturer and its insurance company
  • Argue your product liability lawsuit at trial if the defense refuses to extend a fair settlement offer

Don’t let the manufacturer scare you into accepting a lowball offer. Don’t let them off the hook without paying for the harm they’ve caused. Trust our product liability lawyers in Orlando, FL, to help you make things right.

We work on contingency, so you pay nothing unless we win compensation for your product liability claim. Reach out to schedule your free consultation at our Orlando law office today. 

What is Product Liability?

We expect the products we buy to be safe. Since there’s really no way to independently verify the safety of every product sold in Florida, the responsibility falls to manufacturers. To encourage companies to design, manufacture, and sell safe products, the state has created consumer protections in the form of product liability laws.

Product liability laws allow consumers in Orlando, FL, to sue a company if that company’s product is defective and causes an injury or death.

Most product liability claims are a matter of strict liability. As a consumer, you don’t have to demonstrate that a company was negligent. Instead, you have to prove that the product suffered from some type of defect. If you can prove the defect existed and caused an injury or death, the company can automatically be liable for resulting damages.

What Are the Three Main Types of Product Liability Claims?

While there are several grounds on which a product liability claim can be brought, there are three main types of claims.

These include design defects, manufacturing defects, and marketing defects (failure to warn).

Design Defects

A product suffers from a design defect when it is unsafe because of its design. Typically, there’s a problem with the ingredients or materials. No matter how carefully the product is assembled or constructed, it will pose a safety risk to users.

In most design defect cases, a consumer will need to prove that there is a reasonable alternative design for the product in question.

Manufacturing Defects

Sometimes, a product’s design is safe, but something goes wrong when it is built or assembled. This could mean that improper parts or ingredients are used during construction. Alternatively, it could mean that a component was excluded when the product was built. Manufacturing defects can affect a single item or an entire line of production.

Marketing Defects

If there’s a risk associated with using a product, you deserve to know about it. If a company knows about a risk or should know about a risk associated with a product, it has a duty to warn you. If it doesn’t, it can be liable if those undisclosed hazards cause an injury or death. 

We Handle All Types of Product Liability Cases in Orlando

At Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law, our team of award-winning product liability attorneys in Orlando, FL, can help if you’ve been injured because of defective:

  • Toys or children’s products
  • Personal care products
  • Household appliances
  • Prescription medications
  • Over-the-counter medications
  • Medical devices
  • Lawn equipment
  • Power tools
  • Heavy machinery
  • Construction equipment
  • Scaffolding and ladders
  • Clothing and shoes
  • Personal electronics
  • Household chemicals
  • Pesticides and herbicides

Product liability litigation can be complex, time-consuming, and stressful. You’ll want an experienced legal advocate in your corner as you take on a powerful corporation for the compensation you deserve. 

Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law has the experience and resources you need to come out on top. Contact our Orlando law office to find out how we can help. Your first consultation is free.

How Do I Win a Product Liability Case?

As the plaintiff in a product liability case, you will have the burden of proving:

  • The defendant designed/manufactured/sold the product in question
  • The product was unreasonably unsafe because of a defect
  • You used the product as intended or in a reasonably foreseeable way
  • You were injured because of the product’s defective nature, and
  • You’ve suffered damages

You’ll need evidence to back your claim. Helpful evidence can include product designs, expert testimony from industry specialists, photographs, video footage, and even similar accounts from other consumers. 

Our Orlando product liability attorneys will carefully evaluate your situation, gather necessary evidence, and work to build a claim that helps you win.

What Damages Can I Get If I Win a Product Liability Case in Orlando, Florida?

As an injured consumer in Orlando, Florida, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue compensatory damages in a product liability case.

Compensatory damages fall into two categories, each of which serves a distinct purpose.

Economic damages help you deal with financial consequences you experience because you’ve been injured by a defective product, including:

  • Present medical bills
  • Future medical expenses
  • Rehabilitation and therapy
  • Prosthetics and medical devices
  • Nursing care
  • Lost wages and benefits
  • Diminished earning capacity
  • Out-of-pocket costs

Non-economic damages help you cope with harder-to-value trauma and life changes, including:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish
  • Loss of consortium
  • Reduced quality of life
  • Disfigurement
  • Disability
  • Physical scarring
  • Chronic physical pain
  • Inconvenience

Punitive damages may also be available in certain situations. If your product liability lawsuit goes to trial, a jury can award punitive damages if there’s evidence that the company acted intentionally or displayed a conscious disregard for your safety. In many cases, punitive damages are awarded when a company intentionally conceals test results or information about product-associated risks.

Defective Products Can Cause Catastrophic Injuries

Many factors can influence the types of injuries you suffer when a product is defective. What type of product is it? How was the product defective? Did it explode? Was it unreasonably sharp? Did it fall apart during use? Did it slowly cause you to suffer internal trauma?

Regardless of what injuries you’ve suffered, Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law is here to help you fight for compensation.

Call us if you’ve suffered any of the following injuries because of a defective product:

  • Burn injuries
  • Nerve damage
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Eye injury
  • Vision loss 
  • Hearing loss
  • Cancer
  • Internal bleeding
  • Concussion
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Back injuries
  • Leg injuries
  • Amputation 
  • Degloving injuries
  • Catastrophic injuries
  • Wrongful death of someone you love

Don’t hesitate to reach out to our experienced legal team in Orlando for help right away. We’re here to take your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How Long Do I Have to File a Product Liability Lawsuit in Florida?

In Florida, product liability lawsuits must be filed within two years of the date of injury if the case is based on negligence. If the case is based on strict liability, you may have four years.

If there’s a reasonable delay in discovering an injury, you may have additional time to take action. However, under Florida’s statute of repose, you’re generally limited to filing a lawsuit within 12 years after a product is first sold.

You must file your claim before the statute of limitations runs out. When time expires, you’ll lose the right to hold the company responsible for its defective product.

Schedule a Free Consultation With a Trusted Orlando Product Liability Lawyer

If you’ve been injured by a defective product in Orlando, Florida, it’s time to call Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law. Our experienced Orlando product liability attorneys can help you exercise your legal options and fight for the compensation you deserve.

When you choose Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law, you put a team with 100 years of combined experience on your side. Let us help you make things right. Contact our Orlando law office today. Your initial case assessment is free.

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964 Lake Baldwin Ln Ste. 200
Orlando, Florida 32814
(407)-801-3000

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