Pennsylvania Product Defect Injury Attorneys

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that on average, nearly 30 million Americans are injured by (and more than 20,000 killed by!) poorly designed or dangerous products every year. Furthermore, medical bills, litigation costs, and other sundry costs associated with these defective product injuries and deaths exceeds half a billion dollars a year.

What are some of the most common Product Liability injuries?

The answer depends on the product or service involved. For instance:

• A malfunctioning drug coated heart stent--this can lead to arrhythmia, pulmonary embolisms, cardiac arrest, and other allergic reactions
• A defective brake pad--this can lead to an increased risk for automobile accidents, intersection crashes, and wear and tear on other vehicle parts (which can indirectly lead to other auto accident injuries)
• Salmonella or Listeria contaminated lunch meat--individuals who get food poisoning from poorly labeled or mishandled food can get severe stomach illness, diarrhea, urinary tract problems, even brain damage and death
• Poorly labeled wheat thresher--can lead to dismemberment, severe bleeding, lacerations, and amputations

What can claimants seek in terms of damages in product liability cases?

First, plaintiffs can ask for money to pay for current and future medical bills. They can also request additional money to compensate for pain and suffering (including emotional trauma). They can ask for compensation for wages lost in the past, potential wages lost in the future, and missed business opportunities. In addition, plaintiffs may request punitive damages be leveled on top of other damages.

Are there agencies and institutions that watchdog products and services to ensure that they don’t cause unnecessary risks to consumers?

Yes. Consumer safety advocates abound at federal, state, and local levels. The Food and Drug Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, for instance, all have various powers to research and regulate potentially dangerous products.

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