What to Do When a Product Injures You
Every year, Pennsylvania residents are seriously injured by defective products they rely on at home, at work, and in their vehicles. When a poorly designed, improperly manufactured, or inadequately tested product causes harm, the responsible parties should be held accountable. Defective products claims in Pennsylvania allow injured consumers to pursue compensation from the designers, manufacturers, and distributors who are obligated to ensure the safety of the items they bring to market.
If you or a loved one has been hurt by an unsafe or defective consumer product, you may have strong grounds for a product liability lawsuit. The Harrisburg and Phoenixville, PA lawyers of Graham & Mauer, P.C. understand what it takes to build a compelling case against well-resourced corporate defendants and are committed to fighting for the full compensation you deserve.
What Does It Mean for a Product to Be Defective?
A product is considered defective if it is sold in an unsafe condition due to any of the following:
- Poor design – The design of the product is ineffective or careless. When a product defect involves a design flaw, it is inherently hazardous to users even when manufactured properly. One example of a design defect could be a line of sport utility vehicles that regularly flip over when they attempt to turn corners.
- Manufacturing errors – The product, though designed acceptably, was improperly assembled or constructed, or was made with harmful materials. An example of a manufacturing flaw could be the use of lead-containing paint on a toy for children.
- Lack of warning or adequate instruction – Some products that are inherently hazardous, even when designed and manufactured properly, serve a specific purpose. These products require disclaimers for users or detailed instructions for how to use them safely. Without the proper warnings, the product could easily be deemed defective. For example, a corrosive chemical missing a label that warns users against touching the chemical to their skin could lead to serious harm.
When a product injures you, the attorneys from Graham & Mauer, P.C. examine your case to determine who is liable and where the defect occurred. We pursue your case in order to obtain the maximum compensation possible for you.
Call Our Product Liability Lawyers Today!
At Graham & Mauer, P.C., our attorneys are equipped to help you gain fair compensation for your defective product related injuries. With locations in Harrisburg, Dauphin County and Valley Forge, attorneys from our firm are accessible to clients throughout eastern and central Pennsylvania. Call us toll-free today at 800-218-0808 for a free phone consultation, or contact us online.
