When you purchase a product—whether a car, medical device, appliance, or a children’s toy—you expect it to be safe. Unfortunately, products sometimes fail in dangerous ways, leaving consumers with serious injuries and unexpected medical bills. These situations fall under product liability law, which allows injured individuals to hold manufacturers, distributors, or retailers accountable for placing defective products on the market.
If you or someone you love sustained harm from a faulty product, knowing the common causes of product liability in Boca Raton can help you understand your options for recovery. At Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, our attorneys guide clients through these complex claims and fight for the justice they deserve.
One of the leading causes of product liability is a design defect—a flaw in the design of the product. Even before manufacturing, the product may be unsafe because the design is inherently dangerous. Examples include:
Because the danger stems from the blueprint itself, every unit of the product can be hazardous. This is a common cause of product liability claims for which our attorneys in Boca Raton could help you pursue.
Even a well-designed product can become dangerous if something goes wrong during production. Manufacturing defects occur when a product deviates from its intended design due to the use of poor materials, faulty assembly, or inadequate quality control.
Some examples include scenarios such as a batch of tires with weak rubber compounds that increase blowout risks, a medical device contaminated during production, or an appliance with faulty wiring that sparks fires. In these cases, only specific units may be defective, but the harm they cause our Boca Raton clients can still be catastrophic and lead to a product liability case.
Another everyday basis for product liability claims is failure to warn. Manufacturers are responsible for providing clear and adequate instructions and warnings on how to use their products safely. When these warnings are missing, incomplete, or unclear, consumers face unnecessary risks. Examples include:
These claims do not focus on the defect itself, but on the company’s failure to properly inform the public about foreseeable dangers.
It is common for products to include express or implied warranties: promises about their safety, reliability, or intended use, which Boca Raton consumers should be aware of. The manufacturer or seller may be liable for breach of warranty when a product’s failure to meet its promises causes harm. For example, if a product that was advertised as “shatterproof” has glass that breaks under regular use and injures you, that could form the basis of a claim.
Product liability cases can involve major corporations with deep resources. Victims may be eligible for compensation for:
Having a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer could make the difference in proving fault and securing the financial support you need when a product’s defect has caused harm.
If you suffered injuries from a defective or unsafe product, you should not bear the burden of recovery alone. At Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, we investigate the cause of the defect—whether it was a design flaw, manufacturing error, or lack of warnings—and fight to hold the responsible parties accountable. Call today to find out more about the common causes of product liability in Boca Raton.
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