MacElree Harvey Practice Areas - Product Liability

William J. Gallagher
Timothy F. Rayne
Alexander J. Chotkowski

Product Liability law is designed to compensate individuals and businesses injured by defective products. 

MacElree Harvey's Product Liability Practice Group attorneys have successfully represented injured parties – and have also represented manufacturers and sellers of products in defending product liability lawsuits, in both Federal and State courts in Pennsylvania.

In addition to the experienced attorneys and paralegals of the Product Liability Practice Group, MacElree Harvey employs the expertise of bio-mechanical engineers, accident reconstructionists, economists, toxicologists, and a full array of experts in specialized fields required to fully develop all aspects of a product liability case for our clients. Our attorneys have represented clients regarding a myriad of products including automobiles, boats, seatbelts, electrical tools and appliances, hair care products, toxic chemicals, and manufactured decks, among others.

Our representation begins with securing the product in question and then using MacElree Harvey's initiative, resources, and team approach to assure that every viable avenue is pursued for the benefit of our client. While product liability actions are often complex, our Product Liability Practice Group has a commitment to assure that all issues are fully explored, whether the case involves a design defect, a manufacturing defect, a failure to adequately warn or improper product instructions.

The Product Liability Practice Group also employs alternative ways to resolve cases promptly when speed and confidentiality are primary concerns. We have worked with trained mediators and arbitrators to successfully conclude cases prior to public trials.

Any product liability case requires a multitude of decisions regarding how to best litigate it to secure the result sought by our client. MacElree Harvey's Product Liability Practice Group has the experience, skills, and sensitivity to represent our clients in these most important cases.

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