When an Everyday Product Turns Dangerous
An e‑bike battery ignites in a South Philly row home, turning a bedroom into a torch. A recalled infant sleeper collapses at nap time. A brake‑line fitting snaps on the Schuylkill at 55 mph. One bad part is all it takes to derail a life, yet the maker’s first move is almost always the same: blame the user. Our Philadelphia product liability lawyers step in fast, preserve the evidence, and force every link in the supply chain (i.e., designer, manufacturer, distributor, retailer, and even an overseas parent company) to own up and pay full value.
A dangerous or defective product case is nothing like a fender‑bender: you’re battling corporate engineers, global insurers, and delay specialists. We counter with metallurgists who trace the manufacturing process, specialists who model design flaws, and forensic accountants who tally lifelong medical expenses and lost income. While you focus on healing, we handle the finger‑pointing.
From our Center City office, we fight for injured Pennsylvanians across the Greater Philadelphia area, including Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester Counties.
Why Injured Consumers Choose The Law Offices of Craig A. Altman
Families hire our Pennsylvania product liability lawyer team because we offer:
Proven results. Substantial verdicts and settlements in complex product liability cases, from industrial machinery defects to faulty medical devices, put real money into clients’ hands.
Rapid evidence preservation. We secure the defective product, packaging, digital data, and surveillance video before a manufacturer can alter the proof.
Up‑to‑date product liability law strategy. Using both the consumer expectation and risk utility standards approved in Tincher v. Omega Flex, we show juries exactly why an unreasonably dangerous product should never have reached the market.
Contingency‑fee representation. No retainer. We advance costs, including experts, testing, and depositions, and get paid only when we win your product liability claim or product liability lawsuit.
Clear communication. Our law firm explains each step in plain English, keeps you posted on filings, and negotiates aggressively so you can recover in peace.
Schedule a free consultation today to learn how we can help you pursue financial compensation.
Defective Products We Sue Over & Why They Fail
Each year, almost 30 million Americans are hurt by consumer products, and 22,000 die from hidden hazards. Under product liability law, a product is defective if it suffers from:
Design defects – poor design creates inherent danger (e.g., vehicles prone to rollovers).
Manufacturing defects – a chemical or physical error on the line.
Marketing defects – inadequate warnings or adequate instructions are missing.
Category | Typical Failure | Real‑World Impact |
|---|---|---|
Lithium‑Ion Batteries | Thermal runaway | Apartment fires, severe burns |
Auto Parts | Airbag misfires, seat‑back collapse | Brain injuries, wrongful death |
Medical Devices & Prescription Drugs | Metal‑hip spalling, CPAP foam decay | Revision surgery, lung damage |
Children’s Toys & Gear | Toxic plastics, inclined sleepers | Infant suffocation, developmental harm |
Power Tools & Industrial Machinery | Guard or trigger defects | Amputations, catastrophic injuries |
Household Appliances | Gas‑range leaks, toaster‑oven fires | Explosions, smoke inhalation |
Makers often learn of these dangers yet delay recalls. We uncover internal memos proving profits beat safety.
If a defective product hurts you, our Philadelphia product liability attorneys will warehouse the item, run non‑destructive tests, and pull every CPSC complaint on record.
Snapshot of Pennsylvania Product Liability Law
Pennsylvania applies strict liability (§ 402A Restatement (2d)): prove the item was unreasonably dangerous when sold, no negligence required.
Three claim types – design, manufacturing, and failure‑to‑warn.
Two‑year deadline – file your product liability lawsuit within two years of discovering the defect (42 Pa. C.S. § 5524).
Tests after Tincher – consumer expectation or risk‑utility (safer alternative design).
Chain‑of‑commerce rule – every party involved, from maker to retailer, can be held liable.
Federal overlay – CPSC and FDA regulations warn consumers and supply recall data that strengthen state claims.
Damages We Chase & Why Documentation Matters
Medical bills & future care – burn units, prosthetics, ongoing physical therapy.
Lost income & earning power – paychecks missed now, stalled careers later.
Pain, suffering & emotional distress – chronic pain, PTSD, loss of life’s pleasures.
Property damage & business interruption – house‑fire repairs, ruined inventory.
Punitive damages – when a company hides tests or skips recalls.
Every receipt, mileage log, and therapy note goes into one master file, key to securing compensation.
5 Steps to Protect Your Claim Today
Isolate and photograph the product. Never send it back to the manufacturer.
Seek same‑day medical treatment. Early records kill “you weren’t really hurt” arguments.
Capture the scene. Take wide shots of burn marks, shattered parts, and warning labels.
Gather paperwork. This includes receipts, warranty cards, user manuals, and product registration emails.
Call our law firm today at (215) 569‑4488 for a free consultation before evidence disappears.
FAQs for Injured Consumers in Pennsylvania
How long will my product liability case take?
Every claim follows its own timeline, driven by the complexity of the product defect, the number of parties involved, and the court’s calendar. Our team keeps the legal process moving so you’re never waiting longer than necessary.
Who is liable in a product liability claim?
Any entity in the chain of commerce, including the designer, manufacturer, component supplier, distributor, installer, or retailer, can be named in your product liability claims.
What is the cost of hiring a product liability lawyer?
Zero upfront. We work on a contingency basis, advancing costs and collecting a fee only after we recover compensation for you.
Ready to Hold Parties Responsible?
For more than 35 years, our Pennsylvania defective product lawyers have successfully challenged corporate excuses and secured full-value recoveries for clients with serious injuries and wrongful death claims resulting from defective or dangerous products. Call or click below for a free consultation with a seasoned product liability attorney Pennsylvania families trust.
$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
Injured? Tell Us Your Story. We’ll Handle the Rest.
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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.