Fort Myers, FL asked in Wrongful Death for Florida

Q: If my husband was killed by a car airbag that deployed without reason and I subsequently receive a recall notice about

the airbag after his death, can I still sue for wrongful death since we weren't notified of the danger early enough?

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Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
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  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: You have a claim for wrongful death as a result of what is likely a product defect. You should, if you have not already done so, contact a law firm which concentrates on personal injury, as soon as possible. But yes, it is possible that the recall notice will help your case.

Nicholas I. Gerson
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Nicholas I. Gerson
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  • Miami, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Yes. Call me on my cell to discuss.

305-606-8140.

Nicholas Gerson

Gerson and Schwartz.

Mitchell Feldman
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Mitchell Feldman
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  • Tampa, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: These facts warrant immediate action and you should pursue a claim through an attorney for the defective product, strict liability and may warrant punitive damages if they were on notice of other injuries and deaths similar.

Its very likely that they had reason to know of the danger ahead of time

Claim may be against the car manufacturer and the maker of the airbag

Do not hesitate to find an attorney to assist you

Mitchell feldman,Esq.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
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A: Call a member of the Fla. Justice Assn who handles product liability to get a free consultation. If you need some names I can get you together with a specialist. Feel free to call over the weekend.

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