Product Liability Lawyer in Philadelphia
Holding Manufacturers Accountable. Recovering Millions for Victims.
Injured by a Dangerous or Defective Product in Pennsylvania?
When a manufacturer puts an unsafe product into your hands, the law gives you the right to hold them accountable. Pennsylvania’s strict liability framework means you do not have to prove the company was careless, only that the product was defective and that the defect caused your injury.
If a defective medical device, vehicle, household item, or piece of industrial equipment has changed your life, Villari, Lentz & Lynam will investigate what went wrong, identify every responsible party, and pursue the full compensation you are owed. With over 100 years of combined experience and millions recovered for injured clients across Pennsylvania, our attorneys are built to take on powerful corporations and the defense teams that protect them.
Millions Recovered in Product Liability Cases Across Pennsylvania
$290,000.00
fractured wrist caused by a defective product
$480,000.00
Hand injury during use of a defective product
$3,945,000.00
lost three fingers while using a defective industrial product
“Many attorneys would not have taken on my case but they were confident, supportive and successful!” — Real Client Stories
The Most Common Product Liability Cases We Handle
Defective Medical and Pharmaceutical Products
Faulty drugs, implants, and medical devices that cause unexpected harm or fail to perform as intended.
Automotive & Vehicle Defects
Dangerous design or manufacturing flaws in cars, trucks, tires, airbags, and other vehicle components.
Consumer Goods & Household Products
Items that cause fires, burns, electric shock, or toxic exposure in the home.
Industrial and Workplace Equipment
Defective tools, machinery, presses, and safety gear that cause injuries on construction sites, factory floors, and other workplaces.
Children’s Products and Toys
Choking hazards, toxic materials, and unsafe designs in toys, cribs, car seats, and baby products.
Contaminated Food and Beverage Products
Foodborne illness, chemical contamination, and exposure to harmful substances in packaged foods or drinks.
What Makes a Product Defective?
Products should work safely when used as intended. When they don’t, it often comes down to one of the following types of defects:
- Design Defect: The product was dangerous from the start due to a flawed or unsafe design.
- Manufacturing Defect: Something went wrong during production, making the product unsafe despite a proper design.
- Failure to Warn: The product lacked adequate instructions, warnings, or labels about potential risks.
- Improper Marketing: The product was advertised for uses that were unsafe or misleading.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), defective and unsafe products cause over 29 million injuries and 21,000 deaths each year in the U.S., a stark reminder of why manufacturers need to be held accountable.
How We Build Winning Product Liability Cases
A strong product liability case starts with knowing what went wrong and proving who’s responsible. Here’s how we take action on your behalf:
- Investigate the Defect: We assess your injuries, inspect the product, and gather documentation to determine how it failed.
- Secure Evidence and Records: We gather medical records, product specs, recall data, and industry reports to support your claim.
- Work With Industry Professionals: We consult engineers, medical professionals, or other specialists to connect the defect to your injuries.
- Identify All Liable Parties: From manufacturers and distributors to retailers, we pursue every responsible party involved in putting the defective product in your hands.
- Build a Strong Claim: We calculate your full damages (medical bills, lost income, pain, etc.) and demand full compensation.
- Fight for Your Recovery: Whether through negotiation or trial, we fight relentlessly until you receive full and fair compensation
Pennsylvania Product Liability Law: What You Need to Know
Pennsylvania law is friendlier to injured consumers than most states. The key things to know:
- Strict liability: You don’t have to prove the manufacturer was careless, only that the product was defective and that it caused your injury.
- Tincher v. Omega Flex: This Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision gives juries broader authority to decide when a product is defective.
- Two-year deadline: Most product liability claims must be filed within two years of the date of injury.
- Partial fault matters: Under PA’s Fair Share Act, your recovery can be reduced if you were partly at fault, or blocked if you were more than 50% responsible.
- Where Philly cases are heard: Many of the country’s largest pharmaceutical and medical device cases are filed in Philadelphia’s Complex Litigation Center, part of the Court of Common Pleas.
Why Injured Clients Choose Villari, Lentz & Lynam Law
- Over 100 years of combined experience handling serious injury cases
- Trial experience in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Active members of the Philadelphia Bar Association and Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
- Named Super Lawyers by Philadelphia Magazine
- Past results in defective product cases involving industrial equipment such as stump grinders and floor scrubbers, plus pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer goods
- Working knowledge of Tincher v. Omega Flex and how Pennsylvania’s strict liability framework applies to defective product claims
Meet the Attorneys Handling Your Case
Leonard G. Villari, Partner
Leonard Villari has practiced law in Philadelphia since graduating from Temple University School of Law in 1993. He is admitted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Philadelphia Magazine has named him a Super Lawyer every year since 2005. In 2001 he secured two of Pennsylvania's largest medical malpractice verdicts, as reported by the Legal Intelligencer. His product liability work includes settlements involving defectively designed stump grinders and floor scrubbers.
Thomas A. Lynam, III, Partner
Thomas Lynam has practiced since 1999, after graduating from Widener University School of Law. He is admitted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the Third Circuit. He has been named a Super Lawyer by Philadelphia Magazine since 2011, was a Rising Star in 2007 and 2008, and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Pennsylvania from 2011 to 2013. The Philadelphia Project on Occupational Safety and Health (PhilaPOSH) recommends Mr. Lynam to its labor union members injured on the job.
Areas We Serve
Pennsylvania
- Allentown
- Bethlehem
- Doylestown
- Easton
- Harrisburg
- King of Prussia
- Lancaster
- New Hope
- Reading
- West Chester
- York
New Jersey
- Camden
- Essex
- Middlesex
Other Legal Services We Offer in Philadelphia
Beyond product liability claims, Villari, Lentz & Lynam represents individuals and families in a wide range of injury and abuse cases. Our attorneys bring focused attention and dedicated advocacy to every matter we handle.
Medical Malpractice
Car Accidents
Nursing Home Abuse
Subrogation
Workers' Compensation & Workplace Injuries
Group Home Abuse
What Pennsylvanians Want to Know Before Filing a Claim
Should I keep the defective product after I'm injured?
Yes. The product itself is often the most important piece of evidence in your case. Don’t return it, throw it away, or try to repair it. Store it somewhere safe, photograph it, and bring it (or the photos) to your consultation.
What if I was hurt at work by defective equipment?
You may have two separate claims: a workers’ compensation claim against your employer and a product liability claim against the equipment manufacturer. The two run alongside each other and can both contribute to your overall recovery.
What if the manufacturer is located outside the United States?
Foreign manufacturers can still be held liable in U.S. courts when their products reach American consumers. We also pursue domestic distributors, importers, and retailers in the supply chain, all of whom can share responsibility under Pennsylvania law.
What if the product was recalled after my injury?
A recall doesn’t block your claim. It often strengthens it, since the recall itself can serve as evidence that the manufacturer knew the product was unsafe.
Can I file a claim for a loved one killed by a defective product?
Yes. Pennsylvania allows surviving family members to bring wrongful death and survival actions. We’ll walk you through who is eligible to file and what damages may be recoverable.
Don't Let a Faulty Product Cost You More Than It Already Has
Medical bills, lost income, and the road back to normal keep adding up while the manufacturer’s insurer waits you out. The consultation is free. Tell us what happened, and we’ll tell you whether you have a case and what it could be worth.
