Trusted Product Liability Law Firm in Florida
Consumers have the right to expect that the products they use are reasonably safe when used as intended. Unfortunately, dangerous products continue to injure thousands of people every year. Defective medical devices, unsafe prescription drugs, faulty consumer products, and dangerous industrial equipment can cause catastrophic injuries, permanent disabilities, and wrongful death. When manufacturers place profits ahead of safety, injured consumers deserve experienced legal advocates who will hold them accountable.
At Freedland Harwin Valori Gander, we represent individuals and families throughout Florida who have been seriously injured by defective products. Our attorneys handle complex product liability litigation involving dangerous medical devices, defective pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and mass tort claims against some of the world’s largest manufacturers.
When corporations fail to protect consumers, justice becomes personal.
Written and edited by our team of expert legal content writers and reviewed and approved by Daniel Harwin
- Content last updated on:
- July 24, 2026
What Is Product Liability?
Product liability is the area of law that allows injured consumers to seek compensation when a defective or unreasonably dangerous product causes injury.
Unlike many personal injury claims, product liability cases often focus on how a product was designed, manufactured, marketed, or sold rather than on the actions of a single individual.
Product liability claims commonly involve:
- Defective medical devices
- Dangerous prescription medications
- Consumer products
- Automotive defects
- Industrial equipment
- Children’s products
- Household appliances
- Defective safety equipment
These cases frequently involve large corporations with extensive legal resources, making experienced representation essential.
Types of Product Defects
Most product liability claims involve one or more categories of defects.
Design Defects
A design defect exists when a product is inherently dangerous because of the way it was designed.
Examples may include:
- Medical devices prone to failure
- Vehicles with unstable designs
- Products lacking appropriate safety features
- Consumer products that create unreasonable risks during normal use
Every product manufactured according to the design may present the same danger.
Manufacturing Defects
Manufacturing defects occur during production.
Examples include:
- Contaminated medications
- Faulty medical devices
- Defective automotive components
- Improperly assembled products
- Products made with substandard materials
Unlike design defects, manufacturing defects often affect only certain batches or individual products.
Failure to Warn
Manufacturers have a duty to provide adequate warnings and instructions about known risks.
Failure-to-warn claims may involve:
- Inadequate safety instructions
- Missing warning labels
- Failure to disclose serious side effects
- Failure to warn physicians of known risks
- Incomplete product instructions
Consumers cannot make informed decisions if important safety information is withheld.
Common Product Liability Cases
Freedland Harwin Valori Gander handles a wide range of complex product liability matters.
These may include:
Defective Medical Devices
Medical devices should improve patient health—not create new dangers.
Claims may involve:
- Hernia mesh
- IVC filters
- Hip replacements
- Surgical implants
- Cardiac devices
- Catheters
- Other implanted medical products
Many defective device cases become nationwide mass tort litigation.
Dangerous Prescription Drugs
Drug manufacturers must properly test medications before bringing them to market.
Potential claims involve:
- Dangerous side effects
- Failure to warn
- Manufacturing defects
- Contaminated medications
- Defective labeling
Consumer Products
Unsafe household products may include:
- Appliances
- Children’s toys
- Furniture
- Power tools
- Recreational equipment
- Electronic devices
Manufacturers must take reasonable steps to ensure these products are safe.
Common Injuries Caused by Defective Products
Dangerous products may cause:
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Severe burns
- Organ damage
- Internal bleeding
- Chronic pain
- Permanent disability
- Amputations
- Infections
- Wrongful death
Some injuries require lifelong medical care and multiple surgeries.
If you were seriously injured by a defective product, contact FHV Legal today for a free consultation.
What You Need to Know About Product Liability Claims
Product liability cases often differ from ordinary negligence claims.
Depending on the facts, an injured person may need to prove that:
- The product contained a defect.
- The defect existed when the product left the manufacturer’s control.
- The product was being used in a reasonably foreseeable manner.
- The defect caused injury.
- The injured person suffered damages.
The specific legal standards vary depending on the type of product liability claim.
Real-World Example of a Product Liability Case
Imagine a patient undergoing routine surgery receives an implanted medical device that later fails because of a manufacturing defect.
Within months, the device fractures, causing severe internal injuries and requiring multiple corrective surgeries.
Subsequent investigations reveal that the manufacturer knew of similar failures but delayed issuing safety warnings while continuing to market the device.
The patient files a product liability claim seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and future medical care.
Cases like this demonstrate why manufacturers must be held accountable when dangerous products reach consumers.
Common Challenges Product Liability Victims Face
Victims often encounter significant obstacles, including:
- Large corporate defendants
- Complex scientific evidence
- Multiple responsible parties
- Lengthy investigations
- Expensive expert testimony
- Extensive medical treatment
- Product recalls issued after injuries occur
Manufacturers frequently deny responsibility and vigorously defend these cases.
Experienced legal representation is essential when confronting major corporations.
How to Know When You Should Contact a Product Liability Attorney
You should consider speaking with an attorney if:
- A medical device failed unexpectedly
- A prescription medication caused serious injuries
- A recalled product injured you
- A defective consumer product caused permanent harm
- A manufacturer failed to warn about known risks
- You required additional surgeries because of a defective product
- A loved one died because of a dangerous product
Early legal action can help preserve the product, medical records, and other critical evidence.
Your story matters—and we’re ready to fight for it in court.
How Freedland Harwin Valori Gander Investigates Product Liability Cases
Our legal team performs a detailed investigation into every product liability claim.
Product Analysis
We evaluate:
- Product design
- Manufacturing processes
- Warning labels
- Safety testing
- Recall information
- Regulatory records
Medical Record Review
We obtain:
- Hospital records
- Surgical reports
- Imaging studies
- Physician documentation
- Product identification records
Expert Review
We work with:
- Engineers
- Medical specialists
- Product safety experts
- Biomedical experts
- Economists
- Life care planners
Their opinions help establish how the defect caused the injury.
Damages Assessment
We evaluate:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical care
- Rehabilitation
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability
- Wrongful death damages
Trial Preparation
Freedland Harwin Valori Gander prepares every product liability case for trial, allowing us to advocate aggressively against manufacturers that refuse to accept responsibility.
Why Product Liability Cases Matter
Corporations that manufacture dangerous products should be held accountable for the harm they cause.
Successful product liability litigation not only helps injured individuals recover compensation but also encourages manufacturers to improve product safety, issue recalls, and warn consumers about known dangers.
Accountability helps protect future consumers from preventable injuries.
We’ve taken on some of the world’s largest manufacturers—let us fight for you.
Compensation Available in Product Liability Cases
Depending on the circumstances, compensation may include:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical treatment
- Rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability
- Wrongful death compensation
- Other damages available under Florida law
Every case requires an individualized evaluation based on the severity of the injuries and long-term impact.
Why Choose Freedland Harwin Valori Gander?
Product liability litigation demands significant financial resources, technical knowledge, and experience handling complex cases against multinational corporations.
Freedland Harwin Valori Gander has earned a national reputation for representing victims injured by dangerous medical devices, defective pharmaceuticals, and unsafe products. Our attorneys work with leading experts, thoroughly investigate every claim, and aggressively pursue accountability against manufacturers that put consumers at risk.
We understand that behind every product liability case is a person whose life has been permanently changed by a preventable defect.
Contact Freedland Harwin Valori Gander Today
If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries because of a defective product, dangerous medication, or faulty medical device, you may have legal options.
Contact Freedland Harwin Valori Gander today for a free, confidential consultation.
Large manufacturers and their insurance companies have experienced legal teams protecting their interests. You deserve experienced advocates protecting yours.
Call FHV Legal today and let us help you pursue accountability, justice, and the compensation you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions About Product Liability
What types of products commonly lead to product liability lawsuits?
Common claims involve defective medical devices, dangerous prescription drugs, consumer products, automotive defects, industrial equipment, and children’s products.
Who can be held responsible for a defective product?
Depending on the circumstances, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and other parties involved in the product’s chain of distribution may be legally responsible.
Do I need to prove the manufacturer intended to cause harm?
No. Product liability claims generally focus on whether the product was defective and whether that defect caused the injury, rather than the manufacturer’s intent.
What compensation may be available?
Victims may recover compensation for medical expenses, future treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages, pain and suffering, disability, wrongful death damages, and other losses available under Florida law.
What evidence is important in a product liability case?
Evidence often includes the product itself, medical records, purchase records, warning labels, recall information, engineering analyses, and expert testimony.
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