Experienced Pennsylvania And New Jersey Product Liability Attorneys
Philadelphia Defective Product and Product Liability Lawyers
We trust the products we use every day to be safe. When a dangerous design, a manufacturing flaw, or a missing warning causes injury, the company that put that product into the world should answer for it. Fritz & Bianculli holds manufacturers and sellers accountable for the harm their products cause.
Types of Product Defects
Product liability claims generally fall into three categories. A design defect means the product is dangerous even when made correctly. A manufacturing defect is an error introduced during production. A failure-to-warn, or marketing, defect means the product lacked adequate instructions or safety warnings. A single case can involve more than one.
Strict Liability vs. Negligence
In many product cases you do not have to prove the manufacturer was careless. Under strict liability, recognized in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, you generally need to show the product was defective and unreasonably dangerous and that it caused your injury when used as intended. That can make the manufacturer, distributor, and retailer along the chain of distribution all potentially responsible.
Defective Products We Handle
We pursue claims involving dangerous industrial and construction machinery, defective auto parts and tire failures, unsafe consumer goods, and hazardous medical devices. Defective equipment is also one of the most common third-party claims for injured workers, which ties this work closely to our workplace and industrial practice. A recall does not eliminate your rights — it can actually help prove a product was defective.
Serving Philadelphia and New Jersey
From our offices in South Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia, and Sewell, New Jersey, we represent injured people throughout the Philadelphia region and across New Jersey — with a special focus on South Jersey, from the Delaware River communities all the way to the Jersey Shore.
Injured by a dangerous or defective product? Call Fritz & Bianculli at (215) 458-2222 for a free, confidential consultation. You pay no attorney fee unless we win, we are available 24/7, and we have Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking staff ready to help.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue the manufacturer of a defective product?
Yes. If a product was defective in its design, manufacturing, or warnings and it caused your injury, you can pursue a product liability claim against the manufacturer and others in the distribution chain — often under strict liability, which does not require proving carelessness.
What is strict liability in a product case?
Strict liability means an injured person does not have to prove the manufacturer was negligent — only that the product was defective and unreasonably dangerous and caused harm when used as intended. Pennsylvania and New Jersey both recognize strict product liability.
What are the three types of product defects?
Product defects fall into three categories: design defects (the product is dangerous as designed), manufacturing defects (an error during production), and failure-to-warn defects (inadequate instructions or safety warnings).
Do I still have a claim if the product was recalled?
Yes. A recall can actually help prove a product was defective, and it does not eliminate your right to compensation for injuries the product already caused. You may have a claim whether or not a recall was issued.