Plantation, FL Product Liability Lawyer

Most families in Plantation never imagine that the blender in their kitchen, the stroller on their patio, or the medication in their bathroom cabinet could cause harm. We trust manufacturers, retailers, and designers to deliver safe, reliable products – and for the most part, they do. But when that trust is broken, and an everyday item causes injury, the impact can be devastating.

At Kogan & DiSalvo Personal Injury Law, we help individuals and families understand their rights after product-related injuries. Our team pursues justice for those harmed by defective, dangerous, or misleading consumer products. If you have been injured in Plantation, FL, and are unsure how to get justice after a product injury, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Why Product Liability Matters and Why It’s Often Overlooked

Product liability cases don’t always make headlines, but they quietly affect thousands of families each year. Unlike more obvious injuries like car accidents or falls, product injuries often catch victims off guard. You don’t have to be using a product incorrectly or in extreme conditions to be injured. 

These cases can stem from routine, everyday activities where safety should never be in question. Simply following the instructions and using a product as intended can result in serious injury when the product itself is flawed. When that happens, the legal responsibility often lies with the companies that designed, manufactured, marketed, or sold that product.

Common scenarios may include:

• A power tool with faulty wiring that electrocutes the user during normal operation
• A bicycle with a defective brake system, resulting in collision injuries
• A medical device implant that fails internally, causing complications instead of healing
• Children’s toys containing choking hazards or flammable materials not disclosed by the label
• Contaminated food supplements leading to severe illness and hospitalization

These accidents aren’t freak occurrences; they’re failures in manufacturing, design, or oversight, and Florida law provides a legal avenue to hold those responsible accountable.

What You Need to Know About Florida Law on Product Liability

Under Florida law, product liability falls under strict liability, negligence, or breach of warranty. That means you may have a case even if the manufacturer didn’t intentionally cause harm. 

In Florida, product liability cases typically fall into one or more of these legal categories:

• Strict liability: If a product was defective and caused injury, the company responsible can be held liable, even if it didn’t intend harm or exercise reasonable care
• Negligence: If the manufacturer or seller failed to act with reasonable caution during the design, production, testing, or marketing of a product, they may be considered negligent
• Breach of warranty: If a product fails to perform as advertised or breaks its warranty, either express or implied, it may be grounds for liability

Within those categories, your product injury case may involve:

• Manufacturing defects: Mistakes made during assembly or production cause certain units to become unsafe, even if the design was acceptable
• Design defects: The product’s very structure is inherently dangerous, and all units pose a risk
• Failure to warn: There were inadequate warnings, unclear instructions, or missing hazard disclosures, even though the danger could have been reasonably anticipated

These distinctions shape how the case is built, what evidence is needed, and who can be held responsible.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

Florida law allows you, the injured consumer, to pursue legal action against multiple entities involved in the product’s journey to your home:

• Product manufacturers
• Designers and engineers
• Distributors or wholesalers
• Retailers or stores where the product was sold
• Importers of foreign-made goods
• Maintenance or assembly professionals

At Kogan & DiSalvo, we examine every link in that chain. Our goal is to identify not only the source of the defect, but every party that contributed to putting that product in your hands. 

Large corporations and insurance companies often have experienced defense teams. We can match their resources with our own, backed by decades of case experience.

What Compensation Can Victims Seek?

Depending on the severity of the injury and the impact on your life, you may be entitled to:

• All related medical expenses, including ongoing rehabilitation
• Lost wages or future income due to disability or time off work
• Pain, suffering, and reduced quality of life
• Out-of-pocket expenses related to the injury
• Permanent disfigurement, scarring, or disability
• In rare cases, punitive damages may be granted, which are meant to punish manufacturers who acted with gross disregard for consumer safety

If a loved one died due to a product defect, families may file a wrongful death claim, seeking funeral costs, as well as damages for loss of companionship, and more.

Building a Strong Product Liability Case

A successful product liability claim hinges on evidence – not just the injury itself, but also the details of the product’s failure and how it was handled afterward. At Kogan & DiSalvo, we build cases that stand up to scrutiny.

That process may include:

• Preserving and testing the actual product
• Obtaining expert analysis from engineers, safety consultants, or medical experts
• Collecting user manuals, packaging, and warnings
• Reviewing manufacturing records and recall history
• Interviewing witnesses and others who used the same product
• Identifying safety standards and comparing them to the product’s design and performance

Equally important, we prepare for the defense tactics commonly used by manufacturers. These may include blaming the victim for misuse, minimizing the injury, or denying liability due to third-party involvement. We counter these strategies with facts, case law, and expert testimony.

Steps to Take After a Product-Related Injury

You can protect your health – and your claim – by taking the following actions:

• Seek medical treatment immediately and follow up with specialists as needed
• Do not throw away or alter the product; secure it safely as evidence
• Photograph everything, including the item, your injuries, packaging, warning labels, and the surrounding environment
• Gather documentation such as receipts, warranties, medical records, and correspondence with manufacturers or sellers
• Do not sign anything from a company or insurer until you have spoken with an attorney
• Contact Kogan & DiSalvo for a free case evaluation before time runs out

Under Florida law, most product liability cases must be filed within a limited amount of time after the injury, so acting quickly is essential. We’ll make sure deadlines are met and your rights are preserved.

Why Choose Kogan & DiSalvo for Your Product Injury Case

Product liability cases are technical and emotionally draining. You need an experienced legal partner who understands not only the law but also the impact this has had on your family.

Clients in Plantation choose Kogan & DiSalvo because:

• We bring decades of personal injury experience to each case
• We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win
• We handle everything, from investigations and evidence collection to negotiation and litigation
• We know how manufacturers and insurers operate, and we fight to keep them honest
• We treat you with respect, keep you informed, and tailor our strategy to your specific goals

Your Safety Deserves Accountability

You should never have to worry about whether a product you purchased will harm you or a loved one. When a company breaks that trust, they should be held responsible, not just to compensate you, but also to prevent future harm.

At Kogan & DiSalvo, we are here to help you restore what was lost, rebuild what was damaged, and protect your family’s future. We don’t just take cases; we take care of people.

Contact us today to schedule your free consultation with an experienced product liability accident lawyer. We’ll listen to your story, examine your case, and help you take the first step toward justice, compensation, and peace of mind.