Product Liability & Defective Product Attorneys | Pennsylvania & Tri-State Area
When manufacturers, distributors, and retailers put dangerous and defective products into the marketplace, consumers pay the price with serious injuries and death. Pennsylvania’s strict liability law (402A of the Restatement of Torts) holds product sellers liable for injuries caused by defective products, regardless of negligence. At Siddons Law Firm, our product liability lawyers fight to hold manufacturers accountable. Call (610) 255-7500 for a free consultation.
Types of Product Defects
Design Defects
A product has a design defect when its design is inherently dangerous, even when manufactured correctly. Examples include vehicles prone to rollover, medical devices with flawed designs, and children’s products with choking hazards.
Manufacturing Defects
Manufacturing defects occur during production, making a specific product different from and more dangerous than the intended design. Examples include contaminated food or pharmaceuticals, improperly welded structural components, and defective airbags.
Marketing Defects (Failure to Warn)
Manufacturers must provide adequate warnings and instructions for the safe use of their products. Failure to warn about known risks can result in liability for resulting injuries.
Common Product Liability Cases
Our firm handles claims involving defective motor vehicles and auto parts, dangerous pharmaceuticals and medical devices, defective household appliances, children’s toys and products, industrial and construction equipment, defective safety equipment, contaminated food and beverages, and e-cigarettes and vaping devices.
Contact Our Product Liability Lawyers
If you have been injured by a defective product, contact Siddons Law Firm at (610) 255-7500. Free consultation, no fees unless we win.
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Product Liability — Frequently Asked Questions
- What kinds of products can give rise to a claim?
- Anything that injured you because of a design defect, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn — vehicles and parts, ladders, power tools, appliances, medical devices, drugs, children\u2019s products, and industrial equipment are all common categories.
- I threw the product away. Do I still have a case?
- You may, but the case is much harder. Physical evidence is often worth six figures because it lets our experts demonstrate the defect. Photographs, the box, receipts, and the model number help, but the product itself is best.
- Who can be sued in a product liability case?
- Manufacturers, component-part makers, distributors, and retailers can all be liable depending on the defect theory. In some cases the original designer or licensor is also a defendant.
- How long do I have to file?
- Generally two years from the date of injury in PA and NJ, three years in NY and MD. Some claims trigger from the date of discovery, not the date of injury — talk to us before assuming your case is too old.
- What is my product liability case worth?
- It depends on the severity of your injury, the strength of the defect evidence, and the defendant\u2019s assets and insurance. Cases involving permanent injury, scarring, surgery, or lost earning capacity are often in the six- and seven-figure range.