Dangerous and defective products can cause serious injury and even death. If you or someone you love has suffered an injury as a result of a defective product, the trial attorneys at Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A., can help. Serving Sarasota, Bradenton, and Greater Southwest Florida, a lawyer who handles product liability cases from our firm can review your case and devise a legal strategy to strive to ensure that you receive appropriate compensation for your suffering. You can count on our attorneys to fight for your cause; we have the experience, knowledge, wherewithal, and determination needed to handle even the most complex cases successfully. To schedule a free consultation with a Sarasota and Bradenton-area lawyer who handles product liability cases, contact our law firm today.

Product Liability Lawsuits

Companies that design, manufacture, or sell consumer products have an obligation to ensure that those products are safe for the public. If a product can be shown to be inherently dangerous or defective in some way, the designer, manufacturer, or distributor of the product may be held liable for any injuries that occur as a result, regardless of whether a specific act of negligence can be demonstrated. In a product liability lawsuit, the actions of the defendant are not taken into consideration; the court simply attempts to deduce if a product is defective or not. If a product is defective and injurious as a result of that defect, then the party liable for the defect may be held accountable for damages.

Types of Product Liability Claims

A Sarasota and Bradenton-area lawyer who handles product liability cases from Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A., can formulate a course of action if you or someone you love has suffered as a result of one of the following product defects:

  • Design Defect – A design defect is a flaw that occurs at a product's conception. If a product is incorrectly designed for its intended task, it can pose a risk to users, and the party responsible for the design may be held liable in the event of an injury. An example of a design defect would be a ladder designed from the outset with insufficient load-bearing capacity.
  • Manufacturing Defect – If a product is dangerous or defective as a result of the manufacturing process (changes are made to the design tolerances, different materials are used than specified, or compromises are made to expedite the manufacturing process, for example), then the manufacturer of the product may be held liable for injuries that occur.
  • Marketing Defect – Also known as a "failure to warn," a marketing defect occurs when a company fails to properly warn consumers of potential risks associated with the product. Even if a consumer injures him or herself using the product incorrectly, there may still be just cause for a product liability lawsuit if the use was foreseeable. An example of a failure to warn would be a company neglecting to inform consumers to not use the top step of a ladder.

Contact our law offices today if you have been injured as a result of a defective product. We are committed to protecting the rights of individuals who have been needlessly injured.

Do I need a lawyer who handles product liability cases?

Obtaining a successful case resolution in a product liability case can be difficult, as it must be shown that the plaintiff's injuries occurred as a result of a defective product and not the plaintiff's own actions. The defendant is often a large company with the resources to vigorously defend its interests. If you or someone you love is seeking legal counsel in the Sarasota and Bradenton area, a lawyer who handles product liability cases from Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A., can help. Our compassionate and dedicated attorneys can aid you in filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim, and they will work determinedly and strive to secure the compensation to which you are entitled.

Contact a Lawyer Handling Product Liability Cases

If you or someone you love has been injured by a defective product and is seeking legal counsel in the Sarasota, Bradenton, and Greater Southwest Florida area, a lawyer who handles product liability cases from Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A., can help. To learn more about filing a claim, read through our Resources page . To schedule a free consultation with an experienced and dedicated lawyer, contact our law offices today.