What You Need to Know About Medical Malpractice & Product Liability Lawsuits

When a consumer product or medical device malfunctions and causes severe physical harm, understanding who can file a lawsuit is essential.

In Florida, anyone injured by a defective product can file a product liability claim—including purchasers, bystanders, and family members. You do not necessarily have to be the original buyer of the product.

Strict liability applies to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. This means that if a product has a design defect, manufacturing defect, or inadequate warning, the injured party does not always need to prove traditional negligence—only that the product was unreasonably dangerous when used as intended.

If you suspect your injuries were caused by a defective product or medical device, retain the product in its original condition and contact Piedra Injury Law right away.