Consumer Law
Product Liability: A Guide for Consumers and Manufacturers in Pennsylvania
May 8, 2025Product liability is a crucial area of law that holds manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and other parties involved in the supply chain accountable for the safety of their products. If you’re a consumer in Pennsylvania or a business operating in the state, understanding the fundamentals of product liability can help you navigate the complexities of potential claims and protect your rights.
What Kind of Lawyer Handles Product Defects?
September 27, 2021Product liability refers to the liability that may arise when a product is defective or not reasonably safe. Doctors, patients, or consumers who have been injured by unsafe products may have access to compensation, in the form of a product liability lawsuit.
Our product liability lawyers, [or defective product lawyers], generally handle the following:
- Manufacturing defects, such as missing or incorrectly installed brake pads on a motorcycle
- Design defects, such as unstable shelving that falls
- Inadequate or no product instructions, such as televisions or furniture without tip-over warnings; or lack of instructions on properly anchoring the furniture to the wall.