Miami's status as a major retail, import, and logistics hub, anchored by the Port of Miami and the Miami Free Trade Zone, means that defective consumer goods, industrial equipment, and imported products circulate widely through South Florida homes and workplaces. From faulty e-scooters flooding the Brickell and Wynwood rental market to recalled appliances distributed through Doral warehouses, product liability injuries arise across every consumer category.

Why Gold & Gold in Miami

Philip A. Gold and David H. Gold have pursued complex product liability cases from their Dadeland office, working with engineering experts and forensic specialists to establish design defects, manufacturing failures, and inadequate warnings. In Miami-Dade, the firm litigates against domestic manufacturers and foreign importers, navigating the additional procedural layers that arise when products originate overseas.

Miami courts, deadlines & Florida rules

Florida applies a two-year statute of limitations to personal injury product liability claims under HB 837. Florida follows strict products liability doctrine, plaintiffs may pursue a claim in design defect, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn without needing to prove negligence. The 51% modified comparative fault bar adopted under HB 837 applies here as well, so manufacturers often argue user misuse as a fault-allocation defense. Cases with injuries sustained in Miami-Dade are filed in the 11th Judicial Circuit or, for out-of-state defendants, potentially in the Southern District of Florida.

Common defective product cases we see in Miami

  • E-scooter and e-bike battery fires and brake failures in Miami Beach and Brickell
  • Defective power tools and construction equipment on Miami-Dade job sites
  • Recalled medical devices implanted at Jackson Memorial or Baptist Health facilities
  • Imported consumer goods with hidden electrical or structural defects sold through Doral distributors
  • Dangerous children's toys and nursery products causing injuries in South Florida homes
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sue if the defective product was purchased outside Florida but injured me in Miami?
Yes. Florida courts have jurisdiction when the injury occurs here, and the 11th Judicial Circuit is the proper venue for Miami-Dade injuries. The analysis focuses on where the harm happened, not where the product was sold.
Does a voluntary recall affect my product liability case?
A recall can be strong evidence that a manufacturer knew or should have known about a defect, but it does not automatically resolve your injury claim. You still need to demonstrate causation and damages, which Gold & Gold establishes through expert analysis.
What if I modified the product before it injured me?
Manufacturers routinely argue that user modifications break the chain of liability. Under Florida's comparative fault framework, a modification may reduce your recovery but not necessarily eliminate it. The key question is whether the original defect remained a substantial cause of injury.