Generally, there are three ways in which a product defect can cause harm:
Defective Design- If a product is poorly designed, it may lack a necessary safety feature, or function in such a way that it becomes dangerous to the user. An entire product line may be affected.
Manufacturing Defect – Manufacturing defects occur when a design is not properly implemented, or there is some flaw in the manufacturing process, rendering the product unsafe. This problem may not have occurred in every product manufactured, but rather in a certain batch or group.
Marketing Defects and Failure to Warn – A product without appropriate safety warnings or instructions can lead to an injury. Oftentimes, a product does not come with adequate warnings about potential hazards or side-effects. The product manufacturer has an obligation to notify consumers of any product dangers and to instruct on the proper use of a product.
Under “strict liability” theory, injured victims in Allentown do not need to prove that the makers of a defective product knew about the dangerous flaw. Rather, victims must show that the defect existed and that it directly caused harm. If you suffered harm from a product with a poor design, malfunction, or lack of adequate warnings and instruction, you may have a product liability case. An experienced Allentown product liability lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys can review the details of your unique situation and help you determine the next steps.