Products Liability Law Firm in Pennsylvania

You’re More Exposed to Products Liability Than You Realize

Even though products liability cases and issues seem to have disappeared from front page headlines, they have not gone away.

• Lower insurance rates, promised by products liability reform, never materialized
• Legislation aimed at limiting a company’s liability has been found to be unconstitutional
• Some courts are adopting standards that increase liability, even for businesses not at fault under the traditional legal doctrines.

It is true that your company cannot be held liable unless there is a defect in your product/ But zero defects is almost impossible to achieve, no matter how hard you might try to reach that goal. Because products liability cases are argued in state courts, you need a Pennsylvania products liability lawyer who not only knows state laws but will be your forceful advocate.

The List of Liability Targets is Long

The list of potential defendants in a products liability case is long and all-encompassing:

• A company involved in designing the product
• A manufacturer of a component part
• The actual product manufacturer or assembler
• The wholesaler
• Retail stores that sold the product to consumers
• The company that made the packaging

While most businesses have products liability coverage and we are noted insurance defense lawyers, any company that finds itself in a lawsuit should have their own attorneys. Our team of Products Liability Defense lawyers have represented both insurance carriers as well as individual businesses and even senior executives who might get named in an action.

Pennsylvania Court Decisions Affect Products Liability

The attorneys here at Sherr Law Group follow closely decisions in state courts that have a bearing on products liability case. For example, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision in 2015 shifted more of the burden of proof to the plaintiff and now suits must follow the consumer expectations and the “risk utility” standards.

This means someone bringing a suit again you must prove that the product causing an injury was defective and that the defect made the product unreasonably dangerous. Whether proving or disproving liability, it is important to remember that it’s necessary to provide proof in the alternative: That either of the average person’s reasonable expectation or safety or of the risk utility of the product. Here at Sherr Law group, our products liability attorneys have a great deal of experience in meeting the burden of proof needed to achieve a favorable outcome for you.

Our Products Liability Expertise and Services

Products liability law involves determining who is responsible for damages caused by a manufactured product. Whether a case is settled or goes to trial and there is a jury award, large sums of money changes hands. Even more damaging than the size of the check can be the adverse publicity a company receives. Thus it is important to have aggressive advocates arguing your case.

We defend your company against inaccurate and unfounded products liability claims from consumers. We understand all aspects of liability including defects in design, manufacturing and marketing defects, and the claims that can arise as a result. At Sherr Law Group, commit to develop a deep understanding of your case, the complexities and details of the law, and providing the most successful outcome if the matter ends up in tough litigation. Contact us today to discuss representing you in your products liability case.