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America is a consumer culture. And these days, it is easier and faster to obtain new products than at any other time in history. It would be nice to assume that all products for sale are safe, but unfortunately, this is simply not true. Dangerous and defective products sold in Florida and throughout the United States cause thousands of injuries and deaths each year.

If you or a family member was hurt (or worse) by a dangerous product, our experienced and caring personal injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Gonzalez & Associates can help you seek full and fair compensation in a product liability lawsuit. With three convenient office locations, our firm serves clients throughout Florida.

The Three Most Common Product Liability Claims

There are countless specific ways in which a product can be defective and dangerous. However, most fit into one of three basic categories, which are detailed below.

Defects In Product Design

Some products are inherently unsafe due to how they are designed, even if manufactured correctly. Imagine a baby’s high chair that tips over easily because its legs are not set far enough apart to provide stability. Because the flaw arises from the way the chair was designed, every copy produced will suffer from the defect.

When a product is alleged to have a design defect, the argument is that a safer, alternative design could have been used, which would have prevented the harm.

Defects In Manufacturing

Even with modern production techniques, defects can occur during the manufacturing process, making a product different from its intended design. For example, a batch of car tires may be produced with a weaker material than specified, leading to blowouts.

Such defects are typically unintentional but can lead to significant harm or injury. They often occur because manufacturers cut corners or fail to maintain strict quality control measures to prevent such issues from reaching you, the consumer.

Defects In Product Marketing (Failure To Warn)

Every product comes with some risks, and otherwise safe products may be dangerous if used incorrectly. It is up to manufacturers to disclose known safety risks and instruct consumers on proper use. Countless Americans are seriously injured or killed each year because manufacturers failed to provide adequate instructions or warnings.

Prescription drugs are a good example. Pharmaceutical companies are responsible for conducting drug trials and disclosing all known side effects and drug interaction warnings. When they downplay these risks or fail to disclose them altogether, the drugs may be prescribed to patients who cannot tolerate them, risking injury or death.

As a consumer, you rely on accurate information to make safe choices, and it is the manufacturer’s responsibility to ensure you are properly informed.