West Palm Beach Product Liability Lawyer

Three types of product defects can lead to a lawsuit: Design defects (the product's design is inherently dangerous, like a car prone to rollovers), Manufacturing defects (errors during production make specific units dangerous, like contaminated medicine), and Marketing defects (inadequate warnings or instructions, like failing to warn about medication side effects). You don't need to prove the manufacturer was negligent—only that the product was defective and caused your injury.

Multiple parties in the supply chain can be held liable for a defective product: the manufacturer of the product or component parts, the company that assembled or installed the product, wholesalers and distributors, and retail stores that sold the product. This broad liability exists because consumers often can't identify where in the chain the defect occurred, and all parties have a responsibility to ensure product safety.

Yes, absolutely keep the defective product in its current condition. The product is crucial evidence in your case. Don't repair it, throw it away, or return it to the manufacturer. Store it safely and take photos of it. Also preserve any packaging, instructions, receipts, and warranty information. If the product was destroyed in the accident (like a vehicle fire), preserve whatever remains and document everything with photos.