Defective Products Cause Work Injuries
Injuries at work aren't always because of accidents. Injuries are also caused by defects in tools, machines, or other products at your workplace. If you suspect your injury was caused by a product you used at work, you may have a product liability lawsuit in addition to your work comp claim.
Sometime a defective product can cause injuries on the job. Under Pennsylvania's work comp law, a worker is not allowed to sue his or her employer for a work injury. But, if you are hurt by a dangerous product, you are allowed to sue the seller or manufacturer of that product. This is called a "products liability action."
Just because you can't see a defect in a product, doesn't mean it was your fault that you got hurt. If you think there was something wrong with a product you were using, you should call one of our lawyers today.
Our experienced attorneys will:
- investigate the cause of the accident
- bring in any necessary experts to examine the product
- determine the exact cause of your work injury
- determine if you may have a product liability lawsuit in addition to a claim for work comp
A products liability lawsuit can be filed against the manufacturer, the supplier, distributor, or retailer of the product for:
- failing to inspect or test the product before placing it on the market
- creating a flaw in the product
- failing to discover a flaw in the product
- failing to discover that the product could be dangerous
- failing to warn or adequately warn of a risk or hazard associated with the product
- failing to manufacture and/or install the product correctly
Hurt on the job? Put our experience to work for you
If you don't have an attorney to help you with your injury claim, the deck is stacked against you. It is important to know your legal rights if you are injured at work. The law firm of Edgar Snyder & Associates has been helping injured Pennsylvania workers for nearly 20 years. Let us put this experience to work for you.
Free Legal Evaluation
If you suffered an injury at work, and don't already have an attorney, you can contact our law firm for a free evaluation of your claim by:
- Filling out a simple online form so we can evaluate your claim.
- Calling toll-free 1-866-802-2643. Our phones answer 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
It won't cost you a dime to have our staff review your claim. We'll listen to what you have to say and let you know your options based on what you have shared. It's free and there's no further obligation. And, as always, there is never a fee unless we get money for you.
*Work Injuries & Illnesses 2002 Report. Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.
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