Philadelphia Product Liability
Overview
Product liability is an area of law that governs over the responsibility of manufacturers, sellers, and designers to create and sell safe products. If a product is not safe, or if a product can cause consumers harm, it is up to the designer, manufacturer, or seller to forewarn the consumers. If a consumer is injured by a defective product, or not forewarned about a product’s defects, he/she may be allowed to file a lawsuit against the product’s designers, manufacturers, or sellers.
This it is extremely important that every aspect of a product is taken into consideration and tested before the product is allowed to be purchased by consumers. When consumers are injured by defective products, the designer, manufacturer, or seller may be blamed, and held accountable for all injuries he consumer sustained.
Product Liability Practice Areas
Philadelphia Personal Injury Law & Product Liability
Personal injury law is a legal practice area that governs monetary compensation for physical, mental, or emotional injuries that have been sustained as a result of negligence. In cases involving product liability, the product designer, manufacturer, or seller is usually regarded as the negligent party, and is therefore susceptible to legal action. When a consumer is injured by a product, he/she may seek monetary damages by filing a product liability lawsuit. These damages may cover the person’s:
- medical expenses
- lost wages
- lost future wages
- emotional distress
- mental impairment
- physical impairment
- pain and suffering
If you have questions about a Philadelphia product liability accident, the best thing you can do is to speak with an experienced, credible personal injury attorney. Call The Lassen Law Firm today for your initial consultation at (800) 330-2274!
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