If you have suffered an injury from an unsafe product, contact a product liability lawyer at Munley Law for a free consultation
We all have the right to expect that the products we purchase have gone through a certain level of quality control and are all safe to use or consume. However, too often, manufacturers will cut corners, and whether through negligence or greed, put your safety on the line.
When a defective product causes a serious injury, the lasting results can affect our lives forever. Unsafe or dangerous household appliances, automobiles, prescription medications, and more can leave you permanently injured, unable to work, and in debt. An experienced product liability lawyer from Munley Law can help you file a product liability lawsuit and bring you the compensation you need, so you can go back to living your life to its fullest.
The product liability lawyers at Munley Law have a national reputation for obtaining justice on behalf of their injured clients. With over 60 years of experience in product liability cases, we fight for those who have been injured or killed due to a defective product. Our board-certified civil trial advocates have consistently earned rankings among the Best Lawyers in America. Daniel Munley earned the title of Product Liability Lawyer of the Year – Plaintiffs, 2020. If an unsafe product has hurt you or someone you love, contact us today for a free consultation.
Why choose the product liability attorneys at Munley Law for my defective product lawsuit
When an unsafe consumer product places your life on hold, keeping you from work while medical bills pile up, you need to be back on track as quickly as possible. The experienced team of dangerous product lawyers at Munley Law understands Pennsylvania’s strict liability law and how it may apply to your case. We will do everything we can to bring you the compensation you deserve. When an unsafe or dangerous product causes you harm, Munley Law will fight for you every step of the way.
Research, investigation, and skilled litigation can be crucial to success, including the ability to explain to a jury what happened. We use the latest technology in all of our cases to help those injured by faulty products to get the best settlement or jury verdict possible.
Moreover, our board-certified civil trial advocates have over 60 years of experience winning million-dollar verdicts and settlements in product liability cases. We have a team of lawyers for defective products that consistently ranks among the Best Lawyers in America, including top product liability attorney Daniel Munley who was named Product Liability Lawyer of the Year – Plaintiffs, 2020.
When misleading packaging, manufacturer error, or negligence causes you to be injured by a consumer product, you deserve everything necessary to put your life back on track. That’s why, at Munley Law, we won’t charge a fee unless we win your case. And to date, we have won more than $1 billion in settlements and verdicts.
Dangerous & Unsafe Products Can Cause Personal Injury
Every consumer product you purchase is supposed to be safe. When it’s not, you need an experienced product liability lawyer from Munley Law.
Every manufacturer of a consumer product is required to ensure the safety of what they sell.
Unfortunately, sometimes products are unsafe or even deadly to use. Your car can have a faulty part that makes it unsafe to drive. Your prescription medication or the food you eat can be hazardous for human consumption. If a dangerous consumer product has seriously injured you or a loved one, product liability law allows you to seek compensation for your injuries.
The number of products that injure people every year in the United States alone is astonishing. According to the Insurance Information Institute, 58 children’s products were recalled in 2019 due to 776 incidents or injuries reported. And the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission keeps track of all dangerous and unsafe product incidents, with records that number in the thousands.
When a defective product injures you or a loved one, your physical pain is only the beginning. Lost wages, emotional pain, and suffering can be overwhelming. Our team of experienced defective product lawsuit attorneys will do what it takes to win you the largest settlement or verdict possible.
Pennsylvania Strict Liability Law May Apply to Your Defective Products Case
Generally speaking, product liability lawsuits fall under the notion or theory of strict liability. Simply put, strict liability states that if a dangerous or unsafe consumer product injures you, you only have to prove the following:
- The product was defective
- The product caused your injury
At Munley Law, your product liability attorney will help determine if the defective product was a substantial factor in causing you harm.
Generally speaking, in Pennsylvania, consumer products can cause your injury in one of three different ways:
Manufacturing Defects
Products with manufacturing defects, while designed to be safe, contain some kind of flaw due to an error in how they were made. This might include faulty construction or accidental contamination.
Design Defects
A product with design defects contains a flaw in the design that makes the product unsafe. The product may contain a feature that makes it unsafe, or the product may lack a feature to make it safe for use or consumption.
Failure to Warn
The product lacked proper warning or instructions about the product’s potential risks.
Because Pennsylvania is a strict liability state, you don’t have to prove that negligence caused your injuries. Instead, you need to show the existence of the defect and a relationship to the harm it caused you.
Who can be held liable for a dangerous product in Pennsylvania? When a defective product injures you, anyone in the distribution chain can be held liable, including manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, or lessors.
The faulty product attorneys at Munley Law can help you receive the compensation you need when a dangerous product causes you serious injuries. For almost 60 years, Munley Law has been the go-to firm for injured workers and their families. No firm is more experienced or more successful in handling product liability lawsuits and puts you first.
At Munley Law, we won’t charge a fee unless we win your case. And to date, we have won more than $1 billion in settlements and verdicts.
Experience that wins products liability cases in Pennsylvania
At Munley Law, we have a team of expert witnesses to help you win your defective product case. Our team of attorneys knows what it takes to win you the settlement or verdict you deserve. For over 60 years, we’ve won more than just compensation for our clients in product liability lawsuits — we’ve won justice.
If a defective or dangerous product has injured you or a loved one, call the experienced team of product liability attorneys at Munley Law today for a free consultation by calling toll-free at (570) 338-4494 or email us today.
Types of Product Cases We Handle
At Munley Law, we have helped people who have been hurt or lost a loved one due to defective products of all kinds. Some of the most common types of product liability lawsuits include:
Medical Devices – There have been many different types of medical devices and tools that were found to cause patients harm. Some examples include the IVC blood clot filters, Stryker hip implants, hernia mesh, knee replacements, and more.
Automotive Parts – Unsafe auto parts can lead to terrible crashes and claim innocent lives. We have handled cases involving faulty ignition switches, explosive airbags, and more.
Medicine and Prescription Drugs – It is not uncommon for prescription and over the counter medication to be found harmful, or even carcinogenic. If you or a loved one developed cancer, suffered a serious illness, or died because of dangerous medication, you may have a product liability case.
Consumer Products – Household items, from furniture to cosmetics and personal care products, have been recalled for the danger they pose to consumers.
Heavy Machinery – Heavy equipment and machinery used in industrial settings or on construction sites can malfunction, leading to workplace injuries and death. We have represented injured workers and their families in cases against manufacturers of machinery and equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Product Liability Lawsuits
Can I sue for a product recall?
Yes. In many cases, a product recall is followed by a class action lawsuit in which the people who were hurt by a specific product take collective action against the manufacturer. However, even if you are not a member of a class action, you may be able to bring an individual case against the company responsible for your injury. A product liability lawyer at Munley Law can help you determine the best course of action.
Unfortunately, it often takes multiple tragedies for a product to be recalled from the marketplace. By then, of course, the damage has already been done for a number of families.
Is there a statute of limitations on a dangerous product claim in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for a product liability lawsuit is two years from the date of your injury. After two years, you relinquish any rights to your claim, which is why it is vital that you speak with a defective product attorney as soon as possible. There are some instances when the statute of limitations is suspended, which your attorney can describe to you.
Are there different types of product liability lawsuits in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, you can file three types of defective products claims, depending on your specific circumstances. These include claims for manufacturing defects, design defects, and failure to warn.
What are the most common types of product liability claims?
While defective product lawsuits can involve any type of consumer product, some are more common than others. The most common products involved are usually car parts, medical devices, lawn equipment, medications, toys, and power tools.
How much is my product liability case worth?
A product liability lawyer will help ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries. Damages may include past, present, and future medical bills, lost wages, reduced earning power, loss of consortium, pain and suffering, and more.
The amount of compensation you receive depends on a number of factors specific to your unique situation. In order to determine the total compensation you are owed, your legal team will evaluate the extent of your injuries, the costs of your medical care including any expected future treatment or ongoing therapy, your lost wages and ability to work in the future, any permanent scarring or disability, and more. We work with medical and economic experts to thoroughly analyze monetary and non-monetary damages.
What types of injuries are usually involved in products liability lawsuits?
Unsafe consumer products can cause you to sustain severe and long-term injuries, which can cause thousands of dollars in medical bills or force missing work for long periods. Such injuries can include broken bones, fractures, burns, internal injuries, toxic exposure, paralysis, loss of a limb, blindness, wrongful death, or other severe injuries.
Who decides whether a product is defective in Pennsylvania?
There is case law in Pennsylvania,Tincher v. Omega Flex, where the Supreme Court determined that jurors determine whether a product is defective.
What should I look for when hiring a product liability lawyer?
When a defective product injures you, you need a product liability lawyer who will fight for you. At Munley Law, we recommend you look for the following when choosing an attorney:
- Experience: Find a defective product attorney who understands the law
- Success: Find an unsafe product lawyer with a track record for winning
- Comfort: Find a product liability lawyer who listens to you
Our team of experienced product liability lawyers will do what it takes to win you the largest settlement or verdict possible. We can help you and your family receive compensation for everything you need when injured by a defective product.
Work with a Product Liability Lawyer with Experience
We all expect the consumer products we purchase to be tested for safety and quality control. When a manufacturer’s negligence results in severe injury or harm, medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, and emotional distress can be overwhelming. You need a product liability lawyer who can bring you a settlement or verdict that you deserve.
For more than 60 years, Munley Law has been the go-to firm for injured workers and their families. The defective product lawyers at Munley Law are recognized nationwide as the best at what they do, winning cases while keeping focus entirely on you.
At Munley Law, we believe that cost should not stand in the way of justice for the injured. Therefore, we do not collect a fee for our services unless we recover benefits for you. As our client, you will not have to pay anything upfront. We have offices in Philadelphia, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and many more locations.
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