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Category: Defective Products
Common Defective Product Injuries
October 27, 2020 | Category: Defective ProductsFlorida law allows people who have been hurt due to product defects to seek compensation for their injuries through product liability lawsuits. If you’ve been injured by a product you were using for its intended purpose, you will likely be able to sue the manufacturer and be reimbursed for your medical expenses and pain and suffering. After an injury, it’s best to speak with a Fort Myers defective product lawyer to figure out the particulars of your case and how your lawsuit might move...
How Does a Recall Impact Your Defective Product Case?
September 17, 2019 | Category: Defective ProductsIf you’ve been injured due to a defective product, you may be entitled to significant compensation under Florida law.
NHTSA Releases Progress Report on Takata Air Bag Recalls
January 14, 2019 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Defective ProductsNHTSA says communicating Takata air bag urgency helped in effectively protecting lives on our nation’s roads.
NHTSA Warns South Florida Drivers to Check Vehicles for Defective Airbags Immediately!
July 9, 2018 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Defective ProductsWe at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. are concerned about the potential danger to our citizens from defective Takata air bags. We urge everyone to take this threat very seriously and are providing information from NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) in this blog.
Products Must Satisfy Their Intended Purposes
June 7, 2018 | Category: Defective ProductsThose who have been injured due to a product defect in Florida may bring an action against the manufacturer under a number of different theories, which includes the violation of a product warranty. Florida law requires that manufacturers create products that satisfy their intended purposes — failure to do so (if it causes injury) may expose the manufacturer to significant liability.
Breach of Warranty in a Florida Product Defect Lawsuit
April 19, 2018 | Category: Defective ProductsIn Florida, you may bring a claim for damages against a product manufacturer if you have suffered an injury due to a defect in their product. There are a number of theories on which you can base your product defect claim, depending on the circumstances, such as : strict liability, negligence, and breach of warranty. In the context of product defects, breach of warranty claims are rather unique, so let’s take a closer look at how they work.
Are Pressure Cookers Dangerous?
April 4, 2018 | Category: Defective ProductsPressure cookers are all the rage now. Consumers have found them to be useful kitchen tools for tenderizing and fast food cooking. Even though there are benefits to using pressure cookers, many of them have caused serious injuries because of malfunctioning parts which can cause explosions, or other malfunctions.
Takata Air Bag Recalls - NHTSA Announces Improved Website Search Functions
January 10, 2018 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Defective ProductsOn November 29, 2017 the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) announced improvements made to its website to assist consumers in getting the most up-to-date information as quickly as possible using its new search functions.
Product Recall and Defective Product Litigation
December 7, 2017 | Category: Defective ProductsProduct recalls can lead to confusion when it comes to product defect litigation. If you have been injured while foreseeably using a defective product, then you may be entitled (pursuant to Florida law) to sue the manufacturer and recover damages as compensation — but how does a product recall affect your potential lawsuit?
How To Avoid Dangerous Toys When Holiday Shopping
November 29, 2017 | Category: Child Injuries, Defective ProductsMany of us will be purchasing toys for children during the Christmas and Hanukkah season. We at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., would like to remind shoppers, that toys need to be safe and age-appropriate.