Each year, thousands of people in Pennsylvania suffer serious injuries because of defective products. Many die. Often times, the victims are children. When a person is injured by a dangerous product, he or she may have a products liability action against the seller or manufacturer of the product. Although you may have a claim because you actually bought the product and were injured, you may also have a claim if you were an innocent bystander and were injured, or if you borrowed the product from a friend, used it, and were injured. A products liability claim can be brought against the manufacturer of the product as well as the supplier, distributor or retailer of the product. Manufacturers and sellers of dangerous goods can be sued for negligence under various circumstances, including:
1. Failure to inspect or test the product before placing it on the market
2. Creating a flaw in the product
3. Failing to discover a flaw in a product
4. Failure to discover that the product could be dangerous
5. Failure to warn or adequately warn of a risk or hazard associated with the product
The seller and manufacturer can also be sued for strict products liability. Here, proof of negligence isn’t necessary. So long as it can be shown that the product was defective and unreasonably dangerous, you may be able to recover.
At Ciccarelli Lawyers, our Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers are both passionate in what they do and compassionate in their treatment of their clients. You deserve a Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer that is available when you need him, treats you with respect, and protects your rights vigorously. We make your choice all the clearer with locations throughout the metropolitan Philadelphia Pennsylvania, including Center City Philadelphia, West Chester PA, Downingtown/Exton PA, Kennett Square PA, Lancaster PA, King of Prussia PA, Plymouth Meeting PA, Radnor and Springfield PA.
We serve Downingtown, Paoli, Media, Norristown, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, Reading and Allentown. For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney at Ciccarelli Lawyers, by contacting us at (610) 925-2500 or toll free at (877) 529-2422.
