Product Liability FAQs

What exactly is "product liability"?

The area of law in which manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, retailers, and others who make products available to the public are held responsible for the injuries those products cause.

What is a product liability claim based on?

A products liability claim is usually based on one or more of the following causes of action:

• design defect
• manufacturing defect
• a failure to warn

Do you or someone you know feel that a defective consumer good is responsible for injuries you had to endure? If so, contact our Pennsylvania Product Liability Lawyers today!

What do you need to prove in a products liability case?

Product liability cases are generally based on strict liability rather than negligence. Strict liability means that you don’t have to prove fault, you only have to prove that the product was defective, it injured you and your injury was as a result of the defect.

What type of damages can I recover from a defective product case?

Some typical damages victims recover include:

• medical expenses
• past and future loss of wages
• loss of earning potential
• pain and suffering

What are some common products that have been deemed defective in the past?

Virtually any product can be defective and cause or contribute to consumer injuries. Some products that have caused problems in the past include:

• prescription and over-the-counter drugs
• baby products
• construction equipment
• car parts and accessories
• household idems
• foods
• medical devices

When do I have to file my claim?

The statute of limitations in Pennsylvania for product liability cases is two years. You must file your claim within that time frame.

Who is responsible for a defective product?

When you have been injured by a defective prodcut, potentially liable parties include:

• the manufacturer
• the manufacturer of component parts
• the wholesaler
• the retail store that sold the product

What are product liability claims based on?

Product liability claims are based in part on the following:

• negligence
• breach of warranty
• strict limitability

Do you or someone you know feel that a defective consumer good is responsible for injuries you had to endure? If so, contact our Pennsylvania Product Liability Lawyers today!