Defective Product Lawyers
A dangerous or defective product is a manufactured good that can injure or kill an unsuspecting consumer. Some common types of defective products are:
- homes containing asbestos
- children’s toys
- medications
- airbag injuries or air bag non-deployment
- seat belts
- rolling SUVs, tractors, or ATVs
- roof collapsing
- car fires or gas tank explosions
- elevators
- sliding doors
- child safety products
- motors or engines
- herbal or diet medicines
- benzene
- helmets or head restraints
- hair dryer burns or fires
- silica dust
- products not approved by the FDA
These manufacturers are responsible for the injuries or deaths their products cause, even if they were unaware of these dangers before putting them on the market.
What is a defective product lawyer?
A defective product lawyer, or a product liability lawyer, is actually called a personal injury lawyer. A personal injury lawyer provides legal representation for those seeking the justice and compensation they deserve for the suffering and loss they have endured because of a personal injury. A personal injury is when a person is harmed either physically or mentally as a result of an accident, negligence, or unlawful behavior on the part of another individual or organization - in this case, the manufacturer of the defective product. These lawyers are experts in tort law - the laws that define legal injuries and establish the conditions under which others can be held responsible.
Why do I need a personal injury lawyer?
The reason defective products end up in a consumer’s hands is twofold - some products may be designed improperly, while others are just manufactured poorly. Design defects happen when the engineering or design process used by a business to design a product is flawed, making every copy of the company’s product defective. A manufacturing defect occurs when a product is not manufactured as it was intended by the designer. The design may not need adjustment, but the manufacturing process does. The easiest way to determine the difference and to build a proper case is to seek the help of a qualified lawyer. A big company will do almost anything to avoid the bad publicity associated with a defective product, which may include hiring lawyers of their own to place the blame on you or someone else. A personal injury lawyer will make sure that the system works for you and you are paid for your damages.
Studies have shown that personal injury sufferers with lawyers will consistently receive higher settlements than those who choose to represent themselves. Most personal injury lawyers even provide free consultation before taking your case.
Where can I find a personal injury lawyer?
There are many personal injury lawyers located right here in the Scranton area. This website serves as a resource for those looking for legal representation in Pennsylvania, so read through our listings and see which lawyer is right for your case.
