Product Liability Lawyers in Aventura, FL

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Product liability law holds the companies that make, distribute, and sell products responsible when those products hurt people. If a product is defective or dangerous by design, the manufacturer and others in the supply chain can be made to answer for the harm it causes.

These protections come from state law, and they cover a wide range of products, from cars and children’s toys to medical devices and everyday household goods. If a dangerous or defective product injured you in Florida, you may have a claim. In our experience, these cases get technical fast, which is why it helps to have an attorney who knows how to build them and stand up to the manufacturer’s lawyers.

Florida law recognizes three main types of product liability claims. A manufacturing defect is a flaw that happens when the product is built or assembled, which makes that item dangerous even though the design was fine. A design defect means the product is unsafe by design, so every unit carries the same risk no matter how carefully it was made. A failure to warn means the product needed clear instructions or safety warnings and did not have them.

Deadlines matter here, so it is worth talking to a product liability attorney soon to make sure your claim is filed within Florida’s statute of limitations. If a dangerous or defective product injured you, you may be able to recover for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. Templer & Hirsch can guide you through the process and fight for what you are owed. Contact us for a free consultation to learn where you stand and what your options are.

Florida Product Liability Law: What Injured Consumers Should Know

When a defective product causes injury, Florida law gives consumers several routes to compensation, and it lets us target every link in the distribution chain. Knowing the framework helps protect both your case and your filing deadline.

Three Types of Product Defects

Florida recognizes three categories of product defects, each with its own evidence requirements:

• Design defects: the product is unreasonably dangerous as designed, even when manufactured perfectly.
• Manufacturing defects: a flaw in production created a single dangerous unit or batch.
• Failure-to-warn defects: inadequate instructions, missing warnings, or undisclosed risks.

Strict Liability and Negligence

Florida recognizes strict product liability, meaning you can recover without proving the manufacturer was careless. You need only show that the product was defective and unreasonably dangerous, and that the defect caused your injury. We also pursue parallel negligence and breach-of-warranty theories where the facts support them.

Statute of Limitations and 12-Year Statute of Repose

Florida’s general personal injury limitations period was reduced to two years by HB 837 in March 2023 (Fla. Stat. §95.11). On top of that, Fla. Stat. §95.031 imposes a 12-year statute of repose for products, meaning most product liability claims are barred 12 years after delivery to the original purchaser, regardless of when the injury occurred. Move quickly.

Who Can Be Held Liable

The chain of distribution is broad: designer, manufacturer, component-part maker, distributor, wholesaler, retailer. Identifying every potentially liable party matters because insurance limits and assets vary widely. We also coordinate with national counsel where multi-district litigation (MDL) or class actions are already in progress.

Common Defective Products We Handle

Product liability cases cover an enormous range of consumer and industrial products. We’ve handled claims involving:

• Defective vehicles and components: airbags (Takata recalls), tires (tread separation), ignition switches, seat belts, fuel systems.
• Pharmaceutical drugs with undisclosed side effects or contamination.
• Medical devices: hip and knee implants, surgical mesh, IVC filters, pacemakers.
• Household appliances: pressure cookers, washing machines, dishwashers, dryers (fire and burn cases).
• Power tools and machinery with inadequate guards, defective controls, or unsafe ergonomics.
• E-bikes, e-scooters, and lithium-ion battery products with fire or thermal-runaway defects.
• Children’s products: cribs, car seats, toys, strollers.
• Industrial chemicals and asbestos products with hidden long-term hazards.

Each product type has its own technical evidence requirements: expert engineers, toxicologists, and biomechanics specialists. We coordinate the right team for each case.

Meet the Attorneys Who Will Handle Your Case

Templer & Hirsch has represented injured Floridians for over 35 years and recovered more than $100 million for clients. When you call, you talk to an attorney, not a case manager.

• David L. Templer: Founding partner with decades of trial experience handling complex product and personal injury cases.
• Mark Hirsch: Partner concentrating on serious injury claims; known for hands-on client communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is product liability?

Manufacturer, distributor, and retailer responsibility for injuries caused by defective products. Florida recognizes three defect types: design, manufacturing, and failure-to-warn.

How long do I have to file a product liability lawsuit in Florida?

Two years from injury under Fla. Stat. §95.11 (reduced from four by HB 837 in 2023), plus a 12-year statute of repose under §95.031. Move quickly.

Do I have to prove the manufacturer was negligent?

Not always. Florida recognizes strict liability, so you can recover by proving the product was defective and unreasonably dangerous and caused your injury, without proving negligence.

Who can be held liable?

Anyone in the chain of distribution: designer, manufacturer, component maker, distributor, wholesaler, retailer. We target every link to maximize recovery.

What kinds of defective products do you handle?

Vehicles, drugs, medical devices, household appliances, power tools, e-bikes/scooters, children’s products, and industrial chemicals. We coordinate with national counsel on MDL and class action cases.

How much is my case worth?

Depends on injury severity, medical bills, lost wages, future care, pain and suffering, manufacturer conduct, and the strength of defect evidence. We give you a realistic range during a free evaluation.