Category Archives: Product Liability

Filing a Zantac (Ranitidine) Product Liability Lawsuit in Florida if You Have Cancer
Zantac was recalled back in October 2019, but it took the Food and Drug Administration half a year to request manufacturers of ranitidine drugs to withdraw their medication from the market. If you were diagnosed with cancer after consuming Zantac or other ranitidine products for a prolonged period of time, you might be able… Read More »

Can You Still Seek Damages if a Defective Product Was Recalled?
Can you still recover compensation through a product liability suit if the product that injured you was recalled? Or are individuals barred from seeking damages if the defective product was recalled? It is vital to understand how Florida’s product liability works to determine whether the fact that the product was recalled would affect your… Read More »
Randy Weber selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List!
Congratulations to Randy Weber of Pita Weber Del Prado for being selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List! Only 5% of lawyers achieve this prestigious recognition. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional… Read More »

Suing Juul and Other E-Cigarette and Vaping Manufacturers in Product Liability Lawsuits
Juul has been dragged into a longstanding product liability litigation amid the mounting pressure on the Silicon Valley startup and other manufacturers of e-cigarettes and vaping devices. As confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been nearly 2,300 cases of vaping-related lung injuries and 47 deaths this year. Ever since… Read More »

Product Liability in Personal Watercraft (PWC) & Jet Ski Accidents (Can You Sue for Defects?)
Although we’re inching toward the end of summer, beaches in Miami are still bursting with travelers and jet-skiing enthusiasts alike from different parts of the U.S. and other countries. Miami is one of America’s top vacation destinations and a hot spot for people to enjoy the sparkling water and fresh sea breezes when riding… Read More »

Vaping is Linked to Severe Lung Injuries in a Potential Product Liability Case
Electronic cigarettes, vape devices, and Juuls have quickly become a widespread alternative to smoking traditional tobacco cigarettes in the United States. Many long-time smokers switched to “vaping” e-cigarettes due to popular belief that e-cigs are “safer” than traditional cigarettes. Smokers have long praised vaping for causing fewer respiratory problems than they experienced with smoking… Read More »

Who Is Responsible for Drug-Related Injuries?
Whenever an individual acts as a consumer, and purchases a product, he/she does it with the understanding that the product is safe for its intended use. And, in most instances, this assumption is correct. However, there are always exceptions, and injuries do occur from defective products. In these cases, retaining the services of an… Read More »

Caution Urged for Scooter Riders
One of the newer trends has been the rise in shared modes of transportation. What started as city-sponsored shared bicycles has now morphed into electric scooters, owned by private entities. While the vast majority of riders successfully complete their trips without incident, accidents do happen. Dodging traffic and pedestrians, as well as scootering under… Read More »

Suing a Bicycle Manufacturer for an Injury
More and more individuals are realizing the healthful benefits of bicycling, resulting in more intense bicycle rides. And while the wind rushing through one’s hair on a weekend ride or as part of the daily commute is a freeing experience, bicycles can still present their share of problems. Most are built sturdy enough to… Read More »

Food Recalls May Lead to Liability for Manufacturers
While automobile recalls make the top stories on a regular basis, they are not the only recalls that consumers should think about. Numerous food recalls are instituted on a regular basis for a variety of reasons. They are so common that many of them go unnoticed by consumers. As a result, consumers may consume… Read More »