What Kind of Compensation is Available for Product Liability?
In Pennsylvania, manufacturers, distributors, and other corporations that produce products have a duty to ensure that they are reasonably safe for the market. They may be strictly liable for harm caused by a dangerous and defective product. Here, our Gettysburg product liability lawyers provide an overview of the different types of compensation that may be available in Pennsylvania.
An Overview of Compensation You Can Seek in a Product Liability Claim in Pennsylvania
Were you or your loved one hurt by a dangerous and defective product in Pennsylvania? You have the right to seek compensation for both economic losses and non-economic damages. A key challenge is that big corporations and their insurance companies fight hard to pay out as little as possible in settlement. Do not agree to resolve your case for less. Along with other types of damages, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Property Damage: To start, you can recover compensation for any property damaged or destroyed by a defective product. This includes repair or replacement costs for personal belongings, vehicles, or real estate. The product manufacturer may be held liable.
- Medical Expenses: You have the right to seek compensation for the full extent of your medical costs, including emergency care, surgeries, hospital stays, medication, and ongoing treatment. Future medical expenses can also be recovered.
- Loss of Income/Earnings: If your injuries prevent you from working, you may claim lost wages or diminished earning capacity. Along with other things, this can include time missed during recovery and any long-term impact on your ability to earn a living.
- Non-Economic Damages: Non-economic damages compensate for pain, suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. These are subjective harms that affect your quality of life and mental well-being. Your non-economic damages matter.
- Punitive Damages: Finally, in limited cases, victims may be awarded punitive damages. may be awarded if the product manufacturer acted with reckless disregard for safety. These damages are meant to punish egregious conduct and deter future wrongdoing.
Two-Year Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for product liability claims is two years from the date of injury. Victims must file a lawsuit within this period or risk losing their right to compensation. You do not want to miss out on your chance at justice. Take a proactive approach: Consult with a top-tier Pennsylvania product liability attorney as soon as possible.
Note: Under Pennsylvania law (Pennsylvania Statutes, Title 42, Section 5536), there is a 12-year statute of repose in product liability cases. A statute of repose is a law that sets an absolute deadline for filing certain types of legal claims, regardless of when the injury or damage occurs.
Consult With Our Pennsylvania Product Liability Lawyer Today
At DiLoreto, Cosentino & Bolinger P.C., our Pennsylvania product liability attorneys are standing by, ready to fight to hold big companies accountable. If you have any questions or concerns about a dangerous and defective product case, please do not hesitate to contact us today. With offices in Chambersburg and Gettysburg, we handle product liability cases throughout Pennsylvania.