Injured by a Dangerous or Defective Product? Our Philadelphia Product-Liability Lawyers Demand Maximum Compensation
A shattering pressure cooker, an exploding e-bike battery, or a faulty pacemaker can turn an ordinary day into an emergency room nightmare. When a dangerous or defective product causes serious injuries, the insurance company for a billion-dollar manufacturer will fight every penny of your claim. You need a battle-tested Philadelphia product liability lawyer who knows how to prove manufacturing defects, design flaws, and inadequate warnings — and hold every party in the supply chain accountable.
The Law Offices of Craig A. Altman has recovered over $100 million for injured Pennsylvanians, including a $750,000 settlement for an injury caused by an exploding thermos. Our Philadelphia product liability attorneys handle every case on a contingency basis — no fee unless we win.
Each case is led by an experienced product liability attorney who:
Secures the product for forensic testing and subpoenas internal safety memos before they vanish
Identifies every liable entity, including designers, product manufacturers, distributors, and retailers
Files a strict liability product liability lawsuit for full financial compensation — medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic harm
Most Philadelphia product liability lawsuits are filed in the Court of Common Pleas. Under Pennsylvania’s two-year statute of limitations (42 Pa. C.S. §5524), the clock starts on the date of your injury. Call us before critical evidence disappears.
From our Center City office, we fight for injured Pennsylvanians across the Greater Philadelphia area, including Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester Counties.
Why Philadelphia Product Liability Victims Choose the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman
$100M+ recovered for injured Pennsylvanians — see our Verdicts & Settlements
$750,000 settlement for an injury caused by an exploding thermos product defect
Immediate evidence preservation — we secure the defective product for forensic testing before manufacturers or insurers can interfere
All three defect types handled — design defects, manufacturing defects, and failure-to-warn marketing defects
No fee unless we win — our Verdict Pledge means if you don’t get paid, we don’t get paid
Common Defective Product Cases We Handle
Product Defect Types | Injuries Caused | Examples |
|---|---|---|
Design Defects – an inherent flaw in the blueprint | burns, blindness, traumatic brain injury | Electric vehicles prone to battery fires |
Manufacturing Defects – error in the manufacturing process | lacerations, amputations | cracked automotive airbags, bad welds in gym equipment |
Marketing Defects / Failure To Warn Consumers | prescription drug interactions, chemical burns | OTC heartburn meds without proper kidney-risk alerts |
Defective Medical Devices | organ perforation, catastrophic injuries | Recalled hernia mesh, faulty hip implants |
Dangerous Consumer Products | concussions, spinal damage | collapsing baby walkers, tip-over dressers |
Our team handles product liability cases involving household appliances, defective medical devices, children’s toys, and aftermarket automotive parts.
Pennsylvania Product Liability Laws
Rule | Impact on Your Product Liability Claim |
|---|---|
Strict Liability | You don’t have to prove negligence, only that a defect existed and caused harm. |
Two-Year Statute of Limitations (42 Pa. C.S. § 5524) | File within 24 months of injury; delayed-discovery exceptions are rare. |
Rebuttable Presumption (12-Year Statute of Repose) | Products older than 12 years may limit claims unless the manufacturer fails to warn of later hazards. |
Understanding these laws lets our Philadelphia product liability lawyers preserve evidence and maximize leverage.
How a Product Defect Lawyer Proves Your Case
Under Pennsylvania’s strict liability standard, you do not need to prove the manufacturer was careless — only that a defect existed and that defect caused your injury. Our team builds your case by gathering:
The defective product itself — preserved, photographed, and submitted for independent forensic testing
Internal company documents — design specifications, safety test results, recall notices, and communications showing the manufacturer knew of the risk
Medical records and expert testimony — linking the specific defect directly to your injuries
Economic analysis — projecting lost wages, future medical costs, and diminished earning capacity
Calculating full compensation in product liability cases often requires engineers, medical experts, and economists working together. Our Philadelphia product liability lawyers coordinate every expert so you can focus on recovery.
Damages We Pursue for Philadelphia Product Liability Victims
Economic: ER bills, surgery, future rehab, home modifications, lost wages, diminished earning capacity.
Non-Economic: Pain, emotional distress, loss of life’s enjoyment, scarring.
Punitive Damages: When a company hides testing data or continues selling a known defective item.
Our goal is to obtain full financial compensation on behalf of our clients to end the burden of their defective product injuries.
What to Do After an Injury Resulting From a Defective or Dangerous Product
Seek medical treatment immediately and keep all medical bills.
Save the product. Do not return or alter it. Photograph serial numbers and packaging.
Document the scene: burns, shards, warning labels.
Report the incident to the retailer, but avoid detailed statements to any insurance company.
Schedule a free case evaluation with a Philadelphia product liability lawyer to protect evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Philadelphia Product Liability Cases
What is strict liability in Pennsylvania product liability cases?
Strict liability means you do not have to prove the manufacturer acted negligently — only that the product had a defect, the defect made it unreasonably dangerous, and the defect caused your injury. This is a significant advantage over standard negligence claims, because it removes the burden of proving what the company knew or should have known. Our Philadelphia product liability lawyers build strict liability cases for design defects, manufacturing defects, and failure-to-warn claims under Pennsylvania law.
Can I sue if I was using the product incorrectly when I was injured?
Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative fault rule. If you were using the product in a way a reasonable person might foreseeably use it — even if that's not the intended use — you may still have a valid claim. You can recover compensation as long as you are not more than 50% at fault. However, manufacturers routinely argue misuse to reduce or eliminate their liability. An experienced product defect attorney will anticipate that defense and build your case accordingly.
How long do I have to file a product liability claim in Pennsylvania?
Under 42 Pa. C.S. §5524, you have two years from the date of injury to file a product liability lawsuit. Pennsylvania also has a 12-year statute of repose — meaning that for products more than 12 years old, claims may be barred unless the manufacturer failed to warn of hazards it later discovered. Do not wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and product recalls can complicate your claim. Call (215) 569-4488 today for a free case evaluation.
How much does a Philadelphia product liability lawyer cost?
Nothing upfront. The Law Offices of Craig A. Altman handles every product liability case on a contingency fee basis — our fee is a percentage of the settlement or verdict we recover for you. If we don't win, you owe us nothing. That is our Verdict Pledge: if you don't get paid, we don't get paid.
Contact a Philadelphia Product Liability Lawyer Before the Deadline Passes
If a defective product upended your life, don’t battle multinational corporations alone. Under 42 Pa. C.S. §5524, Pennsylvania’s two-year statute of limitations is unforgiving — and once evidence is lost, or a product is discarded, your case becomes significantly harder to prove.
Call the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman at (215) 569-4488 now. An experienced Philadelphia product liability lawyer will review your claim, explain your next steps, and fight to recover full compensation while you focus on healing. You pay nothing unless we win.
$10 Million
Burn Injury in Pennsylvania
$1.3 Million
Bar Patron Assault in Pennsylvania
$750,000
Injury Caused by an Exploding Thermos
$550,000
Neck & Back Injuries
$400,000
Motor Vehicle Accident
$300,000
Minor with a Broken Leg
$300,000
Injuries Resulting From a Trip & Fall
$250,000
Pedestrian Accident
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Cases We Handle in Pennsylvania
Hurt in a car crash, trucking accident, slip-and-fall, or other negligence-based mishap in Southeast Pennsylvania?
The Altman Team focuses exclusively on personal injury law, leveraging a deep command of Pennsylvania tort statutes to win maximum compensation for residents of Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware Counties.
You owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.