About
For over 25 years, Seeger Weiss has represented individuals and groups in high-profile cases involving defective products and dangerous pharmaceuticals. Seeger Weiss’s reputation for leadership and innovation in the product liability space has resulted in its appointment to many plaintiffs’ leadership, steering, and executive committees in a variety of multidistrict litigations throughout the United States. Seeger Weiss attorneys frequently serve as court-appointed Lead or Settlement Counsel in federal and state litigations across the country.
With offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts and over 40 attorneys, the firm is made up of experienced litigators, including former state and federal prosecutors, and former defense counsel.
The firm has taken on leading roles in several of the biggest, most-newsworthy mass tort and product liability cases in the country, including: the National Prescription Opioid Litigation– the largest federal court case in U.S. history, the3M Combat Arms Earplug Litigation, the Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs) Products Liability Litigation which has implications for millions of Americans, the Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Marketing, Sales Practices, & Products Liability Litigation, and the Philips Recalled CPAP, Bi-Level Pap, and Mechanical Ventilator Products Litigation involving the recall of more than 10 million Philips breathing assistance machines.
With case resolutions in the billions, Seeger Weiss has not only secured significant victories for its clients but has also advanced diversity efforts and showcased innovation in litigation strategy, setting a standard of excellence for the legal profession.
What is a Product Liability Lawsuit?
A product liability lawsuit is a legal action taken against a manufacturer, distributor, or seller of a product that has caused injury or harm to a consumer. These lawsuits claim that the product was defective in some way, whether due to a design flaw, a manufacturing error, or a failure to provide adequate warnings or instructions.
The goal of a product liability lawsuit is to hold the responsible parties accountable and seek compensation for damages, which can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related costs.
Who Can File a Product Liability Lawsuit?
Anyone who has been injured or suffered harm due to a defective product may be eligible to file a product liability lawsuit. This can include consumers, bystanders, or even businesses that used the product. In general, a lawsuit may be filed if the product had a design flaw, manufacturing defect, or lacked proper warnings or instructions, and this defect directly caused injury or harm.
It is important to consult with a product liability attorney to evaluate your case, as eligibility can depend on the specifics of the product and the circumstances of the injury.
When Should I Contact a Product Liability Attorney?
If you believe a product you have used is defective or has caused harm, speaking to a product liability attorney might help. A product liability attorney can evaluate your case and determine if a lawsuit is appropriate.
An attorney may also be aware of any class action lawsuits that have been filed regarding the defective product, especially if a group of people has been similarly affected.
