Products Liability and Self-Insured Claims:

The firm has devoted considerable time to the defense of large corporations, in both product liability actions and in general liability claims. Those attorneys who are dealing with specific corporate insureds have been taught to be sensitive to the concerns of the self-insured, which are often quite different from the traditional concerns which are associated with the defense of an insured product liability claim. For example, the firm has developed the use of sophisticated confidentiality agreements to protect against disclosure of sensitive product information where cases are settled, and to otherwise preclude wide-scale dissemination of information concerning potentially defective products to the plaintiff’s bar or the public. The firm has also been asked to work in conjunction with risk management groups to assess future liability potential, and to otherwise assist in devising quality assurance programs which will reduce the number of potential claims.

The firm has been involved extensively in multi-district product liability litigation and toxic tort litigation. The firm’s attorneys have also been involved in multi-district litigation involving certain over-the-counter medications, and have represented both self-insured manufacturers and retail outlets on product liability claims arising out of alleged product defects. The firm’s lawyers also have extensive experience in defending drug retailers in both product liability and premises liability claims as well as lawsuits arising out of the allegedly negligent dispensing of prescription drugs.

The firm’s product liability experience extends to suits involving crash worthiness and wheel and tire defects as well as other forms of automobile, trucking and motorcycle-related product liability claims. The firm has also gained experience in the defense of claims involving various forms of construction equipment, including concrete bumps, cranes, elevators, brick stacking, etc.

A valid concern of every client is the extent of legal fees and costs incurred. Cost savings are achieved by our law firm in a number of ways. First, with office coverage throughout the state of Florida, we are able to provide our clients with defense attorneys who are close to and very familiar with the litigation forum. Secondly, we are very cognizant of the need to deliver our legal services in a prompt and efficient manner, coupled with considerable emphasis on being results-oriented.