Defective Product Injury Lawsuits in Pittsburgh: FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

Here is a list of frequently asked questions about claims for injuries from defective products:

Exactly who can I sue if I have been injured by defective or faulty products?

Pennsylvania holds everyone involved in the process of supplying products accountable. This means you can file a claim against a manufacturer, supplier, wholesaler, distributor, or even a retailer for defective product injuries when pursuing product liability lawsuits in Pennsylvania.

I was injured by a product that had the potential to be dangerous. I feel I should have been warned about this possibility. Is there anything I can do?

Yes. The law states that warnings and instructors must be provided to the consumer detailing the risks they assume when using the product. Absence of such warnings or instructions can be the basis of product liability lawsuits in Pennsylvania.

How much time do I have to file a claim if I have been injured by defective products?

There is a two-year statute of limitations in Pennsylvania for personal injury law. That means you have two years from the date the faulty product(s) caused the injury to file your claim.

I called the maker of the product, and they said they are not responsible for my defective product injury because they did everything possible to ensure the product’s safety. But that doesn’t change the fact that I was injured! Can I still sue?

The short answer is “yes.” The law of strict product liability centers on the actual safety of the product, not how careful the manufacturer (or anyone else involved in the distribution process) was to make sure it was safe. In other words, the focus is on the end result; there is no credit given just for “trying.” The responsible parties can still be held accountable for any harm done by their faulty products, even if they made every effort towards rendering it safe to use.