Philadelphia Product Liability Lawyers
Dangerous/Defective Products
People who suffer an injury or the loss of a loved one due to dangerous, unsafe and defective products may be eligible for compensation.
Claims for injuries due to dangerous and defective products are referred to as product liability lawsuits.
When a product is dangerous, defective and causes damage, the designer, manufacturer and/or distributor of the product may be held liable.
The attorneys at Howard, Brenner & Nass have substantial experience in product liability lawsuits.
Examples of Dangerous and Defective Products
- Motor vehicle defects: Defects in the manufacturing and design of automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles such as ATV’s, boats, watercraft and snowmobiles, that cause injury or fail to protect against injury.
- Machinery and equipment defects – examples of these include such things as machinery at work and construction equipment.
- Defective home products such as household appliances, toys, tools, and cleaning solvents.
- Drug company liability claims/adverse drug reactions – defective and dangerous drugs that have made your medical condition worse or have caused other medical problems.
Types of Product Liability Claims
- Negligence—if any company involved in the design, manufacture or distribution of a product fails to exercise reasonable care in creating a safe product and this action (or inaction) results in an injury, that company is liable.
- Strict Liability—these claims hold a manufacturer or supplier responsible for injuries caused by a defective or dangerous product regardless of fault or intent.
- Breach of Warranty—under product liability law, beach of warranty claims happen when manufacturers, suppliers or retailers break an express or implied warranty promise to consumers that a product is free of defects, or make false claims about the benefits of their products.
Get the compensation you deserve
If a defective product causes injuries, you or a family member may be able to file a product liability claim to recover for wrongful death, pain and suffering, disfigurement, medical expenses, future medical costs, past and future lost earnings, impairment and disability, and loss of earning capacity.
It is essential to consult an attorney as soon as possible after injury or death occurs due to varying laws that govern the time frame to file a suit.
If you or a loved one have suffered an injury or died as a result of a dangerous or defective product, please call our firm at 215-546-8200.
