Pittsburgh Child Product Liability Lawyer

Children's Products Recalled Due to Safety Hazards

There is nothing more important than the safety of our children. As parents, we do everything we can to protect our kids from harm, but sometimes, we need to rely on the manufacturers of children’s products to do their part as well. Unfortunately, many companies put profits over the safety of children and sell defective, dangerous products that can cause serious injuries or death.

At Friday & Cox, our Pittsburgh child product liability attorneys are dedicated to protecting the rights of children and their families. We have extensive experience handling complex product liability cases and a proven track record of success. Our firm has the resources to take on large corporations and their insurers, and we are not afraid to fight for our clients in court.

If your child was injured or killed by a defective product, call (412) 900-8250 or contact us online. We offer free initial consultations and contingency fees, which means you do not owe us any attorneys’ fees unless/until we recover a settlement or verdict for you.

Types of Defective Children’s Products

There are countless children’s products on the market today, and any of them can be defective in some way that makes them dangerous. However, some types of products are more commonly associated with child injuries and deaths, including:

• Car seats
• Strollers
• High chairs
• Playpens
• Changing tables
• Baby gates
• Toys
• Swings
• Walkers
• Exersaucers
• Rocking horses
• Pool toys
• Water wings
• Flotation devices
• Inflatable play centers
• Children’s furniture
• Children’s clothing
• Children’s bedding
• Children’s feeding products
• Children’s sports equipment
• Children’s safety equipment
• Nursery monitors
• And more

Who is Liable for a Defective Children’s Product?

When a child is injured or killed by a defective product, the manufacturer of the product may be held strictly liable for the child’s injuries and losses. This means the manufacturer may be held liable for the child’s injuries and losses even if the manufacturer was not negligent in any way.

In addition to the manufacturer, others in the chain of distribution may also be held liable, including:

• The manufacturer of component parts used in the product
• The party that assembles or installs the product
• The wholesaler
• The retail store that sold the product
• And others

The child’s family does not need to prove that the manufacturer or any other party was negligent in order to recover compensation. However, the child’s family does need to prove that the product was defective in some way that made it unreasonably dangerous.

There are three main types of product defects, including:

• Design defects
• Manufacturing defects
• Marketing defects

How Can a Child Product Liability Attorney Help?

When a child is injured by a defective product, the child’s family may be left to face many serious challenges. For example, the family may need to pay for extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation, and the child may require ongoing care for the rest of his or her life. In the worst cases, a child may be killed and the family left to deal with the emotional trauma of losing a loved one.

At Friday & Cox LLC, our lawyers help parents and families pursue the compensation they need and deserve after a child is injured or killed by a defective product. We understand the challenges you are facing, and we are here to help you fight for justice.

When you choose our firm to handle your child product liability case, you can expect us to:

• Conduct a thorough investigation into the product and the manufacturer, which may include consulting with experts in child product design and manufacturing
• Identify all responsible parties and all available insurance coverage
• Calculate the full extent of your child’s injuries and losses, including the cost of ongoing medical care, rehabilitation, and lost future earnings
• Handle all communication with the insurance companies and other parties involved in the case
• Build the strongest possible case for you and aggressively advocate for your rights and interests at every stage of the legal process

Our attorneys understand how important this case is to you and your family. We will provide the compassionate, personalized legal representation you deserve, and we will keep you informed and involved at every stage of your case. Our lawyers are available to answer your questions and discuss your concerns, and we will do everything we can to help you get through this difficult time.

Call (412) 900-8250 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with a child product liability attorney today.