The law provides a remedy to people who have been harmed by defective or dangerous products. In Pennsylvania, the law governing “products liability” has evolved over many decades. Unlike a typical negligence case (in which an injured party must prove that the defendant acted negligently or carelessly), products liability cases are controlled by the principle of “strict liability.” Under the law of strict product liability, the manufacturer or seller of a product can be held responsible if its product lacks any element necessary to make it safe for its intended use. Thus, industrial machinery which lacks a necessary guard, or an appliance which lacks a necessary switch, can give rise to strict liability even if the manufacturer or seller acted “reasonably” in the design or manufacturing process.

Defective Products

Manufacturers and sellers, however, are not guarantors of the safety of their products. Moreover, the law governing defective products has evolved to the point where it is not even properly understood by many attorneys. A lawyer who undertakes to representation of a patient harmed by a defective product must have an understanding of the law, as well as an understanding of the product involved. Slade McLaughlin and Paul Lauricella have decades of experience representing people who are been harmed by defective products. If you suspect that you have sustained injuries that may have been caused by a defective product, feel free to contact us so that we can have your case reviewed and can counsel you with respect to your options.