Our Courtroom experience coupled with our ability to understand our clients’ operations has made Willman & Silvaggio a leader in the field of Products Liability Litigation at all levels.  In addition to our toxic tort work, we successfully represent numerous companies involved in the manufacturing and supplying of a broad spectrum of products in various industries including but not limited to medical devices, mining equipment, industrial equipment, power generation equipment, automotive design, and pharmaceuticals.  The companies we represent vary in size from small, local concerns to multi-national corporations.  We defend our clients against claims of design defect, strict liability, failure to warn and a host of other novel allegations with the expertise attained through many years of defense litigation. 

Our experience allows us to thoroughly investigate the highly technical and complex issues involved in Products Liability Litigation.  Through years of working with nationally known and respected experts, we have attained the expertise to vigorously and effectively defend our clients.  Most importantly, our interaction and communication with our clients allows us to truly understand their concerns, develop the most effective strategy and provide them with unparalleled representation.        

Manufacturing and Design Defects

Willman & Silvaggio defends claims involving complex issues of defective design, manufacturing and construction of products and have effectively worked with a variety of experts to accomplish our client's goals.  One of the most important types of evidence that juries use to decide whether a product is defective in design is expert opinion testimony.  Over the years, Willman & Silvaggio has developed relationships with some of the most renowned and respected experts across the nation. 

Failure to Warn

The attorneys at Willman & Silvaggio have represented numerous companies in product liability suits.  Major components of those suits involve negligence and strict liability claims based on a failure to warn.  Many times in a products liability case, the question will arise as to whether or not a warning existed or was adequate enough to inform the user of the product’s danger and the extent of that danger.  Our attorneys are prepared to use their experience and knowledge to help minimize risks and represent your company in its defense.

Medical Device Litigation

With the constant development of new and innovative medical devices comes an increase in product liability and mass tort exposure.  The attorneys at Willman & Silvaggio keep themselves informed and up-to-date on the most recent developments in medical technology and the rapidly changing legislative and regulatory landscape.  Our attorneys have years of experience and are prepared to handle the litigation demands involved with medical devise defense and the unique challenges faced by the industry.