Product Liability Lawyer in Southwest Florida

Serving Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Lee County, Naples, Collier County,  Port Charlotte, and Charlotte County, FL

Hurt by a defective product in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, or anywhere in Southwest Florida? Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, P.A. has been fighting for injured consumers since 1962 — and we do not collect a fee unless we win your case.

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Over $825 Million Recovered | 60+ Years Serving Southwest Florida | Board Certified Attorneys | Five Convenient Offices | No Fee Unless We Win

When a Product Causes Harm, Someone Should Be Held Accountable

You trusted a product to work safely. Maybe it was a power tool, a defective vehicle part, a children's toy, a dangerous medication, or a faulty household appliance. When that product failed and left you with serious injuries, medical bills, and lost income, the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer in the supply chain may be legally responsible for your losses.

Product defect claims are among the most complex personal injury cases in Florida. Corporations have large legal teams working to minimize or deny your claim. At Goldstein Buckley, our board certified attorneys have the resources, experience, and determination to go up against them on your behalf — right here in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties.

What Types of Defective Product Claims Can We Handle?

Florida law recognizes three primary categories of product defects:

• Design Defects — The product was inherently dangerous because of a flawed design, regardless of how it was manufactured.
• Manufacturing Defects — An error during the production process made an otherwise safe product dangerous.
• Failure to Warn — The manufacturer failed to provide adequate instructions or warnings about known risks associated with the product.

Claims can be pursued under strict liability, negligence, breach of warranty, or multiple grounds simultaneously. Our attorneys evaluate every angle of your case to maximize your recovery.

Why Southwest Florida Residents Trust Goldstein Buckley

Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, P.A. is not a national firm parachuting into your situation. We are your neighbors. Our attorneys have spent more than six decades serving the communities of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Lehigh Acres, and Port Charlotte — and we handle cases in the Lee County Circuit Court, Collier County Circuit Court, and Charlotte County Circuit Court regularly.

• Board certified personal injury attorneys recognized by the Florida Bar
• More than $825 million recovered for Southwest Florida clients
• Five office locations across Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties for your convenience
• Cases handled on contingency — no upfront costs, no fee unless we win
• Direct attorney contact from your first consultation forward

What You Can Recover in a Florida Product Liability Case

A successful product liability claim can result in compensation for:

• Medical expenses, including future care
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage

The parties who may be held liable extend beyond just the manufacturer — distributors, suppliers, and retailers can all share responsibility depending on where the defect originated.

How the Process Works

• Free Consultation — Contact us to discuss your injury and the product involved. There is no obligation.
• Case Investigation — Our attorneys gather evidence, preserve the defective product, and identify all liable parties.
• Claim Filing — We file your claim before Florida's strict deadlines and handle all communication with insurers and defense counsel.
• Resolution — Through negotiation or trial, we fight for the full compensation you deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions: Product Liability in Southwest Florida

How long do I have to file a product liability claim in Florida?
Under Florida law, you generally have two years from the date of injury to file a negligence-based claim and four years for a strict liability claim. A 12-year statute of repose also applies to most consumer products. Missing these deadlines permanently ends your right to recover.

Who can be sued in a defective product case?
Any party in the product's supply chain may bear liability — including the manufacturer, component suppliers, distributors, and the retailer who sold you the product.

Do I need to have the defective product to file a claim?
Having the physical product significantly strengthens your case. Our attorneys move quickly to preserve evidence before it is lost or destroyed.

What if I was partially at fault for my injury?
Florida follows a modified comparative fault rule. You may still recover damages even if you share some responsibility, though your award may be reduced proportionally.

Does Goldstein Buckley handle product liability cases throughout Southwest Florida?
Yes. We serve clients across Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties, including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Lehigh Acres, Port Charlotte, and surrounding communities.

Related Practice Areas

If your injury involved more than one cause, or if a loved one was killed by a defective product, Goldstein Buckley handles a full range of personal injury matters:

• Southwest Florida Wrongful Death Lawyers
• Southwest Florida Truck Accident Lawyers
• Southwest Florida Car Accident Lawyers
• Southwest Florida Slip and Fall Lawyers

Ready to Hold the Responsible Party Accountable? Call Goldstein Buckley Today.

A defective product turned your life upside down. You deserve a legal team that takes your case seriously and knows how to fight back. Contact Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, P.A. today for a free, no-obligation consultation with a board certified personal injury attorney. We serve clients throughout Southwest Florida and will not charge you a fee unless we recover compensation for you.

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