What Are You Entitled to from a Defective Product Injury?
Today, more than ever, the workplace individual may be exposed to a product such as a lathe, a press or a variety of other equipment types which because of a defect in the product causes an individual to be injured. In such defective product instances, not only is the injured worker entitled to collect worker’s compensation benefits from his employer’s insurance company, but an additional defective product claim may be brought against the manufacturer of the equipment that caused the injury.
Have You Been Injured by a Defective Product?
If a company releases a product that is dangerous to users—without informing them of the risks of use—users have the right to pursue litigation against those companies. Someone proven to know how to win.
At Anzalone & Doyle Trial Lawyers, we understand that defective product cases require extensive investigation, expert testimony, and the resources to take on large corporations and their legal teams. We are committed to ensuring that our clients receive the comprehensive compensation they deserve for injuries caused by dangerous or poorly-designed products.
Work with Pennsylvania’s Premier Defective Product Attorneys.
If you have been injured while using a faulty, dangerous, or poorly-designed product, contact the attorneys at Anzalone & Doyle Trial Lawyers today.
If you have been injured while using a faulty, dangerous, or poorly-designed product, contact the attorneys at Anzalone & Doyle Trial Lawyers today. We can be reached at 877.256.6933. Or, submit our FREE Confidential Case Review Form and we will respond immediately.
If you have been injured while using a faulty, dangerous, or poorly-designed product, contact the attorneys at Anzalone & Doyle Trial Lawyers today.
If you have been injured while using a faulty, dangerous, or poorly-designed product, contact the attorneys at Anzalone & Doyle Trial Lawyers today. We can be reached at 877.256.6933. Or, submit our FREE Confidential Case Review Form and we will respond immediately.
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Why Hire Us?
- We care about our clients and put their needs above our own.
- We are effective both in negotiations and during trial.
- Our attorneys are Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) — an honor held by only 3% of attorneys in the country. Board certification requires rigorous qualifications demonstrating expertise and the passing of a 6-hour exam.
- Our team includes members of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), having secured over 20 verdicts and meeting rigorous qualifications.
- We are members of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — membership limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, representing fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers.
- Our attorneys have been recognized as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers multiple consecutive years.
- We have been named among America’s Top 100 Attorneys through a rigorous multi-phase selection process evaluating professional achievements and significant results.
- We have achieved numerous settlements featured in the Top PA Verdicts and Settlements, including years 2012, 2013, 2016, and 2019.
- We are admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and Federal District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
- We are often featured by media outlets for our legal insight and case results.
Types of Product Liability
Product liability is a broad umbrella term for claims that stem from a dangerous / defective product. However, it is clear that not every product defect is similar. In fact, there are many differences regarding what can cause a product to malfunction or cause injury. What they have in common is the manufacturer’s obligation to your safety.
The following is a list of the top defective product categories:
→ Design Defects
These occur when a product is inherently dangerous due to flaws in its original design. Even if the product is manufactured correctly, the design itself makes it unsafe for consumers.
→ Manufacturing Defects
These occur when a product departs from its intended design due to errors in the manufacturing process. The defect may affect only a small number of products in a production run.
→ Failure to Warn
Manufacturers have a duty to provide adequate warnings about potential risks associated with their products. When they fail to do so, consumers may be injured by hazards they were never informed about.
→ Product Recalls and Safety Alerts
When a defective product is identified, manufacturers may issue recalls. However, injuries often occur before recalls are announced, or when consumers are not properly notified.
→ Appliance and Electronics Defects
Defective household appliances and electronic devices can cause fires, electrical shocks, burns, and other serious injuries.
→ Auto Product Liability
Defects in vehicles and automotive components — including airbags, tires, seatbelts, and braking systems — can cause or worsen injuries in accidents.
Famous Liability Cases–Failure To Warn
Some of the most well-known product liability cases in legal history are “failure to warn” cases, which hinged upon manufacturer knowledge regarding their products.
Big Tobacco’s failure to warn users about the cancer-causing nature of cigarettes in the 1960s led to an initial wave of product liability suits, but it wasn’t until the 1990s that companies like Philip Morris and others were taken to task for their part in causing lung cancer in thousands of smokers. The cases flooded courts around the nation, leading entire state governments to sue the four “majors” for failing to disclose to consumers smoking’s addictive nature. Documents revealed that company officials knew about cigarette addiction and lung cancer risks, but did not share this information with federal officials or buyers. A portion of the money secured in trials against Big Tobacco went toward informing the public about the health risks of smoking.
Asbestos manufacturers also faced severe litigation for knowingly endangering their workers. They caused illness and death for workers for decades before being brought to justice. Incriminating evidence revealed that many employers forbade their workers from speaking about or reporting lung issues, which indicated their knowledge about asbestos exposure. Thanks to product liability cases, hundreds of thousands of workers and their families received the care and resources they needed for the rest of their lives, and countless others were spared the effects of asbestos exposure.
Common Injuries Caused by Defective Products
Defective products can cause a wide range of injuries, from minor to catastrophic. Our attorneys have experience handling cases involving:
- Severe burns from defective appliances, electronics, or flammable materials
- Traumatic brain injuries from defective safety equipment or vehicle components
- Amputations caused by defective machinery or power tools
- Respiratory illnesses from exposure to toxic materials
- Injuries from defective medical devices and implants
- Wrongful death caused by catastrophic product failures
Put Our Experience In Your Corner
Contact Anzalone & Doyle Trial Lawyers Today
If you have been injured by a defective product anywhere in the Northeast PA area, it is important that you do not hesitate to contact an experienced product liability lawyer from Anzalone & Doyle Trial Lawyers. Product liability cases are among the most complex areas of personal injury law, requiring extensive investigation, access to expert witnesses, and the resources to take on large corporations and their legal teams. In our career, we have tried more cases than most attorneys are able to handle in a lifetime. This has given us real world experience and an ability to take cases to trial. While most attorneys will do everything that they can to avoid the courtroom, we make it clear that we are not afraid to go there. In fact, we prepare every single case as if we are going to trial. This makes the opposition more likely to come to a reasonable settlement and if they refuse, we’re ready to fight.
When you work with Anzalone & Doyle Trial Lawyers, you’re working with attorneys who have earned the highest levels of professional recognition.
Our credentials include Board Certification in Civil Trial Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy, membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates, recognition as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, selection to America’s Top 100 Attorneys, and induction into both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. These distinctions reflect our proven track record of securing substantial results for our clients and our commitment to excellence in trial advocacy.
So don’t waste another moment.
When you have so much on the line, you cannot afford to procrastinate. Give us a call to let us discuss your claim in more detail. Once we have decided upon an appropriate course of action, you can be confident knowing we will be there every step of the way.
When you work with Anzalone & Doyle Trial Lawyers, you’re working with attorneys who have earned the highest levels of professional recognition.
Our credentials include Board Certification in Civil Trial Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy, membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates, recognition as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, selection to America’s Top 100 Attorneys, and induction into both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. These distinctions reflect our proven track record of securing substantial results for our clients and our commitment to excellence in trial advocacy.
So don’t waste another moment.
When you have so much on the line, you cannot afford to procrastinate. Give us a call to let us discuss your claim in more detail. Once we have decided upon an appropriate course of action, you can be confident knowing we will be there every step of the way.