You don't expect the everyday things in your home, your car, or your workplace to hurt you, so when one of them does, it can feel almost hard to believe. On top of recovering, you're left wondering how a product this dangerous ever reached you, and whether the company behind it knew. Those are fair questions, and the law gives you real ground to ask them: when a defective product causes harm, the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer can be held responsible, even without proof of ordinary carelessness.

Types of Product Defects

Product liability claims generally fall into three categories, and identifying the right one shapes the entire case:

Design Defects

The product is inherently unsafe because of how it was designed, so every unit carries the same danger even when made correctly.

Manufacturing Defects

The design is sound, but an error during production made a specific product dangerous.

Failure to Warn

The product lacks adequate instructions or warnings about a known risk.

Products That Commonly Cause Injuries

We handle claims involving a wide range of consumer and industrial products, including:

• Motor vehicles and auto parts, including defective tires and airbags
• Household appliances and power tools
• Children's products, toys, and furniture
• Medical devices and implants
• Prescription and over-the-counter drugs

Understanding Strict Liability

Florida generally applies strict liability to defective product claims. You do not have to prove the manufacturer was careless, only that the product was defective and that the defect caused your injury while it was being used as intended. That can make these claims more straightforward than an ordinary negligence case, but they still require thorough investigation and, almost always, expert testimony to prove the defect.

Our Track Record Against Major Manufacturers

Complex product liability litigation is at the heart of what we do. Todd Poses and Adam Boumel have taken on some of the largest manufacturers in the world, most recently securing a $242 million verdict against Tesla in a case arising from its Autopilot technology, the first successful jury verdict against Tesla involving Autopilot. We have also recovered $9 million in a separate case involving a defective vehicle product. We know how these companies defend their products, and we have the resources and trial experience to hold them accountable, while keeping you directly involved throughout.

Contact the Defective Product Attorneys at Poses Boumel Today

It costs nothing to talk to us. Poses Boumel represents injured people and families throughout the United States from our office in downtown Miami, and we serve clients in English and Spanish. Call 305-577-0200 during our listed office hours or leave a message any time, or reach us through the contact form on our website. Your consultation is free and confidential, with no obligation.