What Is a Product Liability Lawyer in Florida?
A product liability lawyer helps victims who’ve been harmed by unsafe products recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
You may have a claim if a product:
Our experienced defective product attorneys handle all types of product liability claims in Palm Beach County and surrounding areas.
What Can Be Considered a Defective Product?
Defective products, such as dangerous toys, industrial machinery and equipment, improperly designed consumer products, automobiles, automobile parts, including tires, and prescription drugs, may cause significant harm if improperly designed or manufactured, and if you have been injured as a result of such, you may be entitled to compensation.
Courts use two theories when deciding the basis for product liability: the negligence theory and the product liability theory. Negligence focuses on the actions of the manufacturer, seller, and/or distributor, while product liability concentrates on evidence that a product had a defect that caused an unreasonably dangerous condition. A product can be considered defective based on the following:
As defective product lawyers, Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne know all the customary defenses offered by manufacturers and suppliers of defective products.
Are you looking for a defective products lawyer because you were injured or incurred property damage due to a defective product? You will get trusted representation from Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A., and we will ensure you receive appropriate compensation for the damages.
Who May Be Liable
Product liability law is the area of law that deals with the liability of the manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer of a product for injuries resulting from that product. This includes the manufacturer of component parts of the product, an assembling manufacturer, the wholesaler, the retail store or other ultimate seller of the product, and any other party in the distributive chain, regardless of whether you actually purchased the item yourself.
When Should You Contact A Florida Defective Product Attorney?
Any product may cause injury or death. As soon as a product you use causes harm or loss, you should see a defective product attorney. Defective product lawsuits can be very complicated, but fortunately, we have more than forty years of experience at the law firm Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne. We help clients obtain payment for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering due to defective products.
Areas We Serve
We proudly represent product liability victims throughout:
Florida Product Liability Lawyer FAQs
Florida state law places limits on how much you can claim for punitive and compensatory damages. As defective product injury attorneys, Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne have the experience to fight for maximum damages.
There are exceptions to the statute of limitations mentioned above, called the statute of repose. It restricts the time you can claim for injury or damages due to defective products. In Florida, the statute of repose is 12 years, with the state following the discovery rule. If this seems confusing, a lawyer from Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne will clarify the matter once we take your case.
Did you incur damages or injuries due to a product defect before March 24, 2023? Based on the statute of limitations, you can file a product liability lawsuit within four years from the date of the incident and two years in the event of a wrongful death. Any defective product injuries or damages after March 24, 2023, must be claimed within two years from the date of the incident. A defective product liability attorney from Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne will give the most accurate advice when we review your case.
Even if the defect is not due to any negligence on the part of the manufacturer, the manufacturer can be held responsible for any damage caused by the defective product. The retailer may also be viewed as partially responsible for having canned and sold the defective product. An injury claim can even be brought against the person or company involved in producing or distributing the defective product.
Yes. In Florida, you don’t have to be the product’s buyer to sue for injuries. If you were injured using a defective item—even one owned by someone else—you may still have a valid claim.
Take these steps immediately:
- Get medical attention
- Keep the product and packaging (do not throw them away)
- Take photos of the product, injuries, and the scene
- Collect receipts, instructions, and warranty info
- Contact a Florida defective product attorney
Early action protects your legal rights.
In Florida, defective product claims often involve:
- Auto parts: Faulty airbags, brakes, or tires
- Children’s toys: Choking hazards, toxic materials
- Appliances: Fires from faulty wiring or batteries
- Medications: Missing warnings or dangerous side effects
- Tools & equipment: Unsafe machinery or power tools
If any of these products caused injury, our defective product lawyers in Florida can help you seek compensation.
Get a Free Case Evaluation—Contact Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. Today
Our defective product liability lawyers will take a hands-on approach to your case if you or someone you know has been injured by a defective product or incurred property damage. Contact Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. when you need an experienced defective products lawyer.