Regulations within most industries are made to ensure products are manufactured and designed safely. When dangerous or defective products cause severe injuries, you can end up with significant medical bills, missed time at work, and other losses.
You shouldn’t have to shoulder the financial responsibility of a defective product that caused injuries to you or your loved one. The Tampa product liability attorneys at Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore have navigated many cases like yours over the years.
We know how to fight for the compensation you deserve.
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When you’re dealing with a claim involving dangerous and defective products, you will be going up against a team of legal professionals who will attempt to silence you and pay you nothing.
This can leave you without a means to pay your bills after the company’s product injures you or your loved one. That’s why it’s important to work closely with product liability lawyers.
An experienced attorney can help you understand your rights and options. Product liability laws can be complex, and you may need to file a lawsuit. Your lawyer can build a strong case while dealing with the insurance companies on your behalf.
Your products liability law firm in Tampa can negotiate a settlement for you or take your case all the way to court, if necessary
We offer product liability legal advice from our Tampa office to clients across the state of Florida, including the following cities:
Filing a products liability lawsuit after you are injured by a defective product requires multiple elements. Your products liability law firm can help you prove liability.
There are different legal theories under product liability, and depending on your situation, you might not need to prove the manufacturer was negligent. In some cases, a strict liability claim can be made, which means the manufacturer is liable simply because the product was defective, unreasonably dangerous, and caused harm.
You must be able to prove certain elements to build a strong products liability case. These include:
You must be able to show that you have damages as a result of your injuries. There are two types of damages you might get compensation for in Florida: economic and non-economic.
Economic damages are those that you can easily place a monetary value on because they represent actual out-of-pocket expenses. It is notable that you can get compensation for past, current, and future economic losses. Examples of economic damages you may be compensated for in Florida include:
Non-economic damages are more difficult to place a value on because they do not represent direct monetary loss. However, you can get compensation for non-economic damages like disfigurement, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life.
In Florida, you must have a permanent injury to recover non-economic damages. If your loved one died due to a dangerous product, it’s essential that you talk to a wrongful death lawyer in Tampa as soon as possible.
The evidence fades quickly and it’s important to submit a claim so that you can have your losses compensated.
To prove that the manufacturer, distributer, or retailer is liable for your injuries, your lawyer will need to gather evidence, which may include:
Recovering compensation in a products liability case can be difficult, especially if you are dealing with your injuries and other losses. You should be focused on getting better while we handle the rest.
At WMW, our experienced Tampa products liability attorneys will compassionately listen to your story, stand by your side, and help you return to normal life as quickly as possible.
We know how to use Florida product liability laws to support the claims in your case.
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