Product Liability

What is Product Liability?

Product liability refers to the accountability of a merchant, business, or manufacturer for bodily injury or property damage caused by a defect in their product.

According to the Legal Information Institute (LII) at Cornell Law School, product liability is defined as “the legal liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers to compensate consumers, users, and bystanders for damages or injuries caused by defective products.” As such, the term refers to the legal responsibility of manufacturers, retailers, and other parties involved in the supply chain for injuries or damages caused by defective or unsafe products. It encompasses the legal principles and rules governing liability for products that fail to meet safety standards or perform as expected, resulting in harm to consumers or users.

Product defects that may give rise to product liability can induce design, manufacturing, or labeling defects. Navigating product liability for such defective products involves proving that a product was defective, establishing causation between the defect and the injury, and demonstrating damages suffered by the plaintiff. Legal remedies may include compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

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FTC Faces Lawsuit Over Used Car Recall Dangers

takata recall used carIf you’re looking to buy a used car, how do you know if a vehicle is safe? Thanks to the Takata airbag recall, it’s become more complicated than ever before.

Consumer groups sued the Federal Trade Commission earlier this week for dangerously misleading used car buyers. Last year, the FTC reached a decision with General Motors and two major used-car chains allowing dealerships to advertise used cars as “certified pre-owned” even if they had an outstanding recall making them unsafe to drive. The lawsuit aims to overturn this decision.

Consumer safety groups filing the lawsuit include the Center for Auto Safety, Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety, and the U.S. Public Interest Research Group and three of its state counterparts. They argue that the ruling leaves used car buyers vulnerable to potentially deadly defects.

The matter is further complicated by the immense volume of auto recalls in recent years. […]

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Some Valuable Information about Nail Gun Accidents

nail gun accidents munley lawNail guns are extremely valuable tools to both the construction industry and regular consumers. Unfortunately, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that nail gun accidents account for approximately 37,000 emergency room visits each year. Of those injured, nearly seventy percent were injured in the course of their employment. The balance of the people were consumers using the nail guns for non-business related tasks.

It’s not difficult to imagine how a nail gun accident might occur. For those who are injured while at work, it is important to file a workers’ compensation claim. You can find answers to many of your questions concerning workers’ compensation procedures here.

What if there was a problem with the nail gun? Whether you were injured in the course of your employment or not, you may have another type of claim. […]

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Defective Consumer Products Lawyer

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If you have sustained an injury from an appliance, a toy, a piece of furniture, or a medication, contact a defective consumer products lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys.  Since 1959, our firm has worked to establish a reputation as industry experts in personal injury law. We have earned the highest client and peer ratings, and have been named among the Best Lawyers in America. Our own Marion Munley was named Product Liability Lawyer of the Year, 2017, for her work on behalf of injured plaintiffs. Call [phone-number] or fill out our email form today. The consultation is FREE, and we do not charge a fee for our services unless we win your case.

If you were injured by a defective consumer product, it’s wise to speak with an attorney who is knowledgeable in product liability cases. For more than 55 years, […]

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Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneysyers Named Best Lawyers in America, Marion Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneysyer of the Year

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys attorneys recognized for excellence by Best Lawyers

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is pleased to announce that the legal guide Best Lawyers has named five of the Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys partners to the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers in America.

marion munley product liabilityIn addition, Best Lawyers designated Marion Munley “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation in the Allentown Metro Area.

Only a single attorney earns the title of “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and metropolitan area. Lawyer of the Year” honors are awarded to individual attorneys with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic location.

Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, […]

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E-Cigarette Explosion Lawyer

Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is reviewing cases involving potential product liability lawsuits against the makers of electronic cigarettes that have caused serious injuries and burns after an explosion.  If you or someone you know have been hurt by an e-cigarette explosion, contact our office to learn about your legal options. Our product liability lawyers have decades of experience obtaining justice for people who have been injured by an unsafe or defective product. We will review the details of your situation, answer your questions, and help you to determine the next steps to take – at no charge. Call [phone-number] or fill out our email form.

E-Cigarettes, E-Cigs, and Vaporizers Causing Serious Burn Injuries

e-cigarette explosion lawyer munley lawThe use of e-cigarettes (or “vaping”) has become an increasingly popular alternative to smoking tobacco, especially among young people. Unfortunately, these devices are currently not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), […]

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