The fact that a product caused injury or death to a person does not in and of itself, automatically mean the victim has a viable legal claim. The injured victim must be able to demonstrate that the product was “defective” and that the “defect” in the product caused the injury to the person. The term “defective” is legal terminology that essentially means that the product is “unreasonably dangerous” for its intended or foreseeable uses.
A product liability lawsuit in Pennsylvania or New Jersey may be brought by or on behalf of an individual injured or killed by a defective product, against the manufacturer and all other companies responsible for placing the product in the marketplace. These include the product wholesalers, distributors, assemblers, retailers, repairers, suppliers, testing laboratories, and re-sellers. All of these companies may have played a significant role in placing the defective product onto the market, profited from their actions, and bear some responsibility for the injuries and damages caused by the defective products.
Pennsylvania , New Jersey, and other states have laws in place to protect consumers, but it’s up to the consumer to be proactive. Manufacturers are not going to volunteer compensation, and the laws cannot be enforced unless a claim is filed. You must stand up for your own rights.
It is critical that you immediately report any injuries caused by dangerous or defective products to an attorney who can help. To speak with a knowledgeable defective products / product liability attorney, contact our personal injury lawyers. Your case review is free and there is no commitment.
