Whether you are home using your power tools or in the workplace, accidents involving power tools can be extremely severe and lead to serious injury. It is very unfortunate, but some power tools have hidden defects that cause them to be unsafe or malfunction. If you or a loved one was injured by a defective power tool or heavy equipment, don’t hesitate to contact our team of lawyers at McEldrew Purtell today by filling out our form or calling (215) 545-8800. We are hard-working lawyers for hard-working people.
Dangerous Defective Power Tools
- Batteries
- Blowers
- Chain saws
- Circular saws
- Cutting torches
- Drill presses
- Grinders
- Hand-held power saws
- Lawn mowers
- Nail guns
- Power drills
- Power vacuums
- Sanders
- Soldering irons
- Table saws
- Welding equipment
Types of Power Tool Defects
Inadequate instructions and the lack of safety devices on tools are common defects. Some tools simply do not work properly and lead to preventable accidents. Common tool defects include:
- Design flaw
- Lack of warnings
- Faulty components
- Manufacturing error
- Advertising inappropriate and unsafe uses of tool
- Marketing to an audience who lacks the ability to safely use the tool
If you or a love one have suffered an injury due to defective power tools, don’t hesitate to contact our team of lawyers at McEldrew Purtell today by filling out our form or calling (215) 545-8800. We are hard-working lawyers for hard-working people.