Tampa Product Liability Lawyer
Injured due to a faulty or defective product in Tampa, FL?
Product liability law involves a manufacturer or product seller being held responsible for a defective product that was made available to consumers. There are several different parties that can be liable for a faulty product, including:
- The manufacturer of the product
- The manufacturer of parts that made the product
- The wholesaler of the product
- The retail store owner
The laws regarding product liability vary by state; there is no federal law to regulate product liability. If you have been injured due to a defective product or have questions regarding Florida law, contact a Tampa personal injury lawyer from Mandelbaum Trichler Law Center, P.A.
Various Types of Product Defects
There are three different types of defects that can lead to an injury. The first is a design defect; this would involve a flaw in the overall design of the product that makes it dangerous. People come up with odd ideas for products and sometimes the design is unreasonably dangerous and can lead to injuries. The second type of defect is a manufacturing defect. This involves a product design that is reasonably safe, but there was an error in manufacturing the product. If the product does not follow the design or standards in place for the product, there can be a manufacturing defect. For this defect, the injured victim does not actually need to show negligence of the manufacturer, just that there was a flaw in the manufacturing. The last type of product defect is a marketing defect. This defect can occur with an improper label, warning failures or inadequate instructions.
How to Prove a Defective Product Liability Claim
Generally when filing a product liability lawsuit, the plaintiff will need to prove all of the following:
- You suffered an injury or loss
- The product involved was defected in some way
- The defect in the product caused your injury or loss
- You were using the product in the way it is intended to be used
When showing that you suffered an injury, it has to have actually happened. You cannot file a claim for something that almost happened. In proving that the product is defective, an investigation into the design, manufacturing and marketing will be conducted. This will help determine where the product went wrong and why. The defect in the product must have been the direct cause of your injury. This means that getting injured while using the product is not sufficient. An outside factor injuring you does not suffice for a product injury claim. It must be proven that the injury was caused by the defect in your case. Lastly, it is important that you were using the product as it should be used. If you were trying to use a product for an action it should not be used for, the injuries may be your own fault. This part of the claim is the most subjective because there are not exact specifications on how and when to use a product. There is a reasonable expectation at play that considers what an ordinary customer would use the product for.
Contact Mandelbaum Trichler Law Center, P.A. for Representation!
Injured due to a defective product in Tampa, FL? Team up with a Tampa product liability attorney from our firm. We are familiar with the court proceedings involved in a product liability claim in Florida. Our lawyers have nearly 25 years of experience in personal injury law and can help in your case.
Call Mandelbaum Trichler Law Center, P.A. today to schedule your free case evaluation at (813) 862-1029!
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"Jennifer Mandelbaum did an amazing job handling my personal injury case"Jennifer Mandelbaum did an amazing job handling my personal injury case. She and her team were completely professional and made the process very easy. The communication was clear and I felt informed the whole time. I highly recommend her and her law firm should you get into an accident. She will absolutely fight for your rights!- Christopher Lai - Tampa Bay Realtor
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"I went through a very traumatic accident that left me hospitalized for a month and in recovery for much longer"
I went through a very traumatic accident that left me hospitalized for a month and in recovery for much longer. It was such a difficult and expensive process that I never thought I'd ever recover from. Jennifer Mandelbaum took care of me from day 1 making sure I never had to stress which was so amazing for me as to this day suffer from terrible PTSD. She not only made sure that I was taken care of but also that I was treated like family and she walked me through every step, ensuring that I was properly represented and didn't have to struggle with my bills for all my specialized doctors and care. I couldn't recommend a better firm to take care of you in your moment of need!
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It's a sad day when you find yourself needing a lawyer. So happy to have found Atty. Jennifer Mandelbaum, as she was so very helpful in all aspects. I never needed a lawyer before and did not understand the processes. Jennifer was always so pleasant and stayed in communication with me via text, calls and e-mails. Any time that I had a question or concern she was on it. I appreciate her business and I highly recommend her for your accident lawyer needs.- Paula Nipper
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"The Best Around"Definitely a touch of class. Always available whenever you need questions answered and straight forward. You’ll always get an honest answer. I’ve dealt with Jennifer in the past and and she cares about what’s best for her clients and will fight until the end. Definitely someone you can trust!- Jequiel York
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"Excellent Attorney"I would have been lost without Jennifer's guidance and expertise dealing with auto insurance companies. She made the entire process manageable so I could focus on my injuries. From beginning to end she was always available to addres all my questions and concerns. She kept me informed at all times and settled my case for more than I had expected. I highly recommend Jennifer Mandelbaum. Hopefully I will not need her in the future but if I do I she's the attorney I'll call. Thank you so much for such outstanding job Jennifer!- Sandy Shores
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"Professionalism at its Finest"Ernie was the epitome of a silver lining in an unfortunate situation. Having never dealt with an attorney in any sort of professional capacity, I was quite intimidated by the prospect. However, Ernie quickly put my mind at ease. Throughout the entirety of my case, he kept in constant contact with me. He updated me on new developments every step of the way and was more than willing to decipher all legal jargon that came my way. He worked tirelessly to yield the best possible results from my case. From the day of our first interaction, I knew the case was in capable hands.- Cullen Murphy
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"ERNIE GETS THE JOB DONE"I have to say that I am very pleased with the Trichler Law Center. Ernie handled my case in a very timely and professional manner. He kept me informed every step of way, I was very IMPRESSED in the way he worked with the defense attorneys to get me a very satisfactory settlement. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal assistance. Thank you for a job well done!!- Donnie
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