When you buy something, you should be able to assume it works as intended and is safe. But what happens when companies cut corners, mislead, fail to warn of dangers associated with the product, or simply put a defective product into commerce?
People get hurt. The injured deserve justice.
Maybe a lithium battery catches fire in your EV, or a tire blows out on the highway and sends you spinning across the Turnpike, or your airbag malfunctions. Maybe a power tool malfunctions in your garage, a vape pen explodes, you're sold defective fuel in Miami, or you are not properly warned about the dangers of a household product in Lee County.
One second, you’re living your normal life, the next, you’re dealing with the fallout of a serious injury: pain, medical bills, calls from the insurance company, and so many questions about the future.
Most people don’t realize how many hands touch a product before it reaches them. A mistake in design, manufacturing, or labeling anywhere along the way can lead to devastating results. When that happens, you have the right to hold those responsible accountable.
That’s where we step in.
At Peninsula Law Firm, we represent injured individuals and families across Florida, from the heart of Highlands County to the busy streets of Miami, recover the compensation they need and deserve.
Under Florida law, any company that designs, makes, or sells a defective product can be held legally responsible for injuries that result. You don’t need to prove intent, only that the product was unreasonably dangerous when used as intended or without adequate warning. Common product defect cases include:
If you’re not sure which category your case falls under, we’ll investigate every angle to find the root cause and the liable party—whether it’s a local distributor or a national corporation.
We’ve seen product-related injuries linked to:
Defective product cases are complex, often involving multiple companies and teams of corporate lawyers. Our job is to level the playing field and make sure your voice is heard.
Before founding Peninsula Law Firm, Attorney William Potucek spent nearly a decade defending insurance companies and large corporations across Florida, the same types of companies he fights against today.
William knows how these corporations think, how they evaluate claims, and how they build their defenses. He uses that insight to anticipate their tactics, expose their weak spots, and strengthen your case from day one. Our clients benefit from:
Depending on your injuries and circumstances, your compensation may include:
We don’t settle for quick, low offers from insurers. We fight for the full value of your case—what it takes to help you heal, rebuild, and move forward.
If you or a loved one were injured by a defective product—whether it happened in Highlands County, Miami, or anywhere in Florida—you don’t have to face it alone. These cases can be complex, but with the right guidance, you can take control of your recovery.
Contact Peninsula Law Firm, PLLC today for a free consultation. We’ll listen to you, explain your rights and legal options, and help you take action against the companies responsible for your injury.
Keep it if you can do so safely. Do not throw it away, repair it, return it to the manufacturer, or let anyone alter it before speaking with an attorney. The product itself may become important evidence in determining what failed and why. You should also keep the packaging, instructions, warning labels, receipts, photographs, and any correspondence with the manufacturer or seller.
Possibly. A recall can be important evidence, but it does not automatically establish that a company is legally responsible for your injuries. Your claim will still depend on the product, the defect involved, how the incident occurred, and the connection between the defect and your injuries. A Florida product liability attorney can also investigate whether similar complaints, prior incidents, or safety notices exist.
You may still have a claim. Many defective products cause injuries before a formal recall is issued, and some products are never recalled at all. A product liability investigation can look beyond recall databases to engineering issues, manufacturing records, prior complaints, warnings, testing, and other evidence that may help explain why the product failed.
Potentially. Buying a product secondhand does not necessarily prevent a product liability claim, but it can make the investigation more complicated. Questions may include who originally manufactured or sold the product, whether it was modified or repaired, how old it is, and whether its condition changed after it first entered the market. Those details can affect which parties may be responsible.
That does not always rule out a claim. Manufacturers may need to account for certain reasonably foreseeable uses or misuses of a product. The specific facts matter. An investigation may examine how the product was being used, what instructions or warnings were provided, and whether the danger could reasonably have been anticipated.
Yes. Depending on how the product was designed, manufactured, distributed, and sold, more than one company may potentially share responsibility. A Florida product liability case may require examining manufacturers, component suppliers, distributors, retailers, and other businesses in the supply chain to determine where the defect originated and who may be legally responsible.
Product liability cases often require more than photographs and medical records. Depending on the product, attorneys may preserve the item, review technical documents, examine prior incidents, obtain company records, and work with qualified professionals who can analyze how and why the failure occurred. Preserving evidence early can be especially important before the product is repaired, discarded, or changed.
That is a common issue in product liability disputes. A manufacturer or insurer may argue that the product was misused, improperly maintained, altered, or damaged after it was sold. Those arguments do not necessarily end the case. The evidence surrounding the product, its condition, its warnings, and the circumstances of the incident can help determine what actually caused the injury.
Florida law places deadlines on product liability claims, and the applicable deadline can depend on the facts of the case. Additional rules may also affect older products or cases involving delayed discovery of an injury. Because waiting can also make evidence harder to preserve, it is generally a good idea to speak with a Florida product liability attorney as soon as reasonably possible after an injury.
No. Peninsula Law Firm handles personal injury matters on a contingency-fee basis. That means you do not pay attorney’s fees up front, and the firm is paid only if it obtains a recovery for you. Your initial consultation is also free, so you can discuss what happened and learn more about your options before deciding how to proceed.
