Product Liability
Machines at work or home that malfunction. Cell phones that catch fire. Airbags that fail to deploy. Medical devices that cause pain or injury.
These are all examples of products that didn’t meet customer expectations. We choose products on the assumption that they work, and are safe to use. However, when they turn out to be defective or
dangerous and someone is injured as a result of the malfunction, the potential for a product liability lawsuit is opened.
Nearly any product can malfunction. This includes household appliances, toys, cell phones, automobiles, industrial/workplace equipment, and even airplanes. Sometimes it is a product’s design, preparation, assembly, or installation that is faulty. Other times, there are insufficient safety warnings and the marketing, packaging and labeling are misleading. When an injury is caused by one of these things, there is protection for you under Product Liability law.
When you are injured by a defective product, you and your family may be eligible for compensation from the responsible party or parties. This can mean any of all
these entities:
- The company that designed the product
- The manufacturer of the product
- The manufacturer of the component parts of the product
- The company who assembled the product
- The installer of the product
- The wholesaler and/or retailer of the product
There is no federal legislation on product liability. All cases fall within state law. The Duffy Firm has successfully pursued product liability claims in Pennsylvania against national and international manufacturing companies, resulting in significant victories for our clients. We have an established record of significant verdicts and settlements in this area, and also bring a host of other benefits, including:
- A panel of experts who will help us document and build a strong case for you: civil/structural, electrical, equipment/mechanical, and medical.
- A special level of trust, care and compassion in understanding what you and your family are facing. We have a special bond with each and every one of
our past clients, and those relationships remain strong long after the case has been won. - The confidence in knowing that if we represent you, it is because we believe we can win. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means if we are not
successful, we receive no payment at all. When you win, we win.
We are here to listen, to evaluate your case, and to fight for the recovery you deserve.