When everyday products fail, the consequences can be devastating. From automotive parts and medical devices to household appliances and children’s toys, defective products cause thousands of serious injuries in Pennsylvania each year.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by a dangerous or defective product in State College, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer to protect your rights. At Munley Law, our product liability attorneys have decades of experience holding manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable for putting dangerous products into consumers’ hands.
We understand the complicated nature of product liability cases and have secured millions in compensation for injured clients throughout Pennsylvania. You don’t have to face this journey alone. Call Munley Law for a free consultation with a State College product liability lawyer who will fight tirelessly to secure maximum compensation for your losses.
Product Liability Claims in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania law recognizes three primary types of product liability claims:
- Design defects occur when a product’s fundamental design is inherently dangerous, even when manufactured correctly.
- Manufacturing defects happen when a properly designed product is incorrectly assembled or made with substandard materials.
- Failure to warn claims arise when manufacturers don’t provide adequate warnings about non-obvious risks associated with their products.
Pennsylvania follows strict liability principles in product defect cases, meaning injured consumers don’t need to prove the manufacturer was negligent—only that the product was defective and caused harm. However, time is critical in these cases. Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations gives injured parties just two years from the date of injury to file a product liability lawsuit.
Contact Munley Law today for a free consultation about your defective product case. Our attorneys will evaluate your claim and clearly explain all your legal options.
How Munley Law Fights for Your Rights
At Munley Law, our approach to product liability cases combines legal expertise with thorough investigation and proven results:
- We examine every aspect of your case — collecting evidence, documenting injuries, researching product history, and identifying all responsible parties in the supply chain.
- Our law firm has a vast network of industry-leading engineers, safety experts, medical professionals, and economic analysts who provide expert testimony to strengthen your claim.
- Unlike smaller law firms in the State College area, Munley Law has the financial backing to pursue your case against even the largest companies.
Munley Law has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements against major manufacturers and we are confident we can do the same for you. Call today for your free case evaluation.
Common Dangerous and Defective Products in State College
Unfortunately, any and all products can cause harm if they are negligently manufactured or sold. However, the most common defective products in State College are:
- Defective automotive parts (airbags, tires, brakes)
- Dangerous medical devices and pharmaceuticals
- Toxic consumer products
- Unsafe children’s products and toys
- Defective household appliances
Establishing Liability in Product Defect Cases
Successfully proving a product liability claim requires identifying every responsible party in the distribution chain — from manufacturers and component suppliers to distributors and retailers. At Munley Law, we gather essential documentation, including medical records, product purchase information, expert analyses, and accident reports to build your case.
Manufacturers often deploy defensive tactics like blaming user error, claiming product alterations, or asserting compliance with minimum safety standards. Our attorneys anticipate these strategies and develop effective counterarguments based on thorough evidence and legal precedent.
While you recover from your injuries, your Munley product liability lawyer will hold every responsible party accountable for their negligent actions. Call today to get the claims process started.
Compensation Available in Product Liability Claims
Product liability cases, like all personal injury cases, offer three types of damages to the injured victims: economic damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages. Let’s take a look at all three:
- Economic damages are tangible losses. They include current and future medical expenses, lost wages, and diminished earning capacity. In cases of wrongful death, economic damages would cover funeral and burial costs.
- Non-economic damages are more subjective losses, which include pain and suffering and emotional distress.
- Punitive damages are rarely awarded as they are meant to punish the defendant rather than award the victim. These damages are saved for cases of gross negligence.
At Munley Law, we believe you deserve full and fair compensation for injuries caused by defective products. We will ensure all your damages are properly valued and pursued.
Product Liability Challenges and Legal Solutions
Product liability cases present distinct challenges that require specialized legal knowledge. According to Pennsylvania law, a product liability victim has two years from the date of their injury to file a personal injury claim against the negligent party or parties who caused their injuries. While this may seem like a long time, if a claim is not filed within that time frame, the injured individual loses their rights to any compensation.
Product recalls can strengthen your case but may trigger a particular defense strategy from the manufacturer known as the “state of the art” defense. A “state of the art” defense refers to the inability to discover a product’s danger at the specific time the product was made. Using this defense strategy, the manufacturers will claim that, in light of the scientific knowledge or technology at that time, they couldn’t have known the product would be defective.
Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence rules can complicate product liability cases involving multiple liable parties. The court will assign a percentage of fault to each party involved, including you, the injured plaintiff. You can only recover damages if you are found to be less than 50% responsible for your injuries and your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. Then, the remaining liability is distributed among the defendants based on their assigned percentages of fault.
We understand that all this information can be overwhelming. During your free consultation, we’ll speak in depth about the specifics of your case and how Pennsylvania’s rules and regulations apply to your particular situation. Our attorneys make sure that our clients are armed with as much knowledge about their case as possible and we make ourselves available 24/7 to answer questions and address concerns.
Choose Munley Law for Your Product Liability Case
Since 1959, Munley Law has proudly served Pennsylvania families as a trusted, family-owned firm with deep local roots.
Our attorneys bring extensive trial experience against major corporations, backed by comprehensive investigative resources and a network of industry-leading expert witnesses. When you choose Munley Law, you receive direct communication and personalized attention from senior attorneys — not paralegals or assistants.
We offer free in-depth case evaluations and stand by our no-fee guarantee: you don’t pay unless we win. We firmly believe that everyone should have access to excellent legal representation regardless of their ability to pay.
Your choice of attorney matters in product liability cases. Contact Munley Law’s award-winning product liability team today for representation that puts your interests first and fights for the compensation you deserve.
