Product Liability

Texas Product Liability Attorneys

Offering Legal Services to Victims of Dangerous and Defective Products

Many serious personal injuries occur as a result of unsafe products, ranging from malfunctioning child safety seats and toys to defective tires and other automobile components. If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of a product manufacturer or distributor, you should reach out to Texas product liability lawyers to discuss filing a personal injury lawsuit or taking other legal action to obtain compensation.

At the Law Office of Raul A. Guajardo, P.L.L.C., our legal team is committed to pursuing maximum compensation for people who have been injured by defective products—and we will not be intimidated by the power of large corporations. We have experience in investigating and litigating a wide range of personal injury and wrongful death claims centered on product liability laws, including those resulting from serious car accidents. After all, some injuries in motor vehicle crashes and other serious accidents are either caused or worsened by specific parts or components in the vehicles involved.

Some of these problems are exposed in national news stories, but the causes of other defective product injuries may require active investigation to discover and prove. Fortunately, our Texas law firm has the legal knowledge and persistence necessary to take on this task, so we encourage injured victims to come to us with product liability claims of all kinds. Call our law office today for a free consultation with an experienced product liability attorney.

What Is Product Liability Law?

Product liability is the concept that companies have the responsibility to manufacture and distribute products that are safe to use, which means they can be held liable when someone is injured by a defective or dangerous product. Texas uses the theory of strict liability rather than negligence, so product liability lawyers in this state do not have to prove that the responsible party acted carelessly. As long as they can prove that a defective product injured their client, they can pursue compensation on their behalf.

The liable parties involved in a product liability claim can include the manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or part suppliers. Skilled product liability lawyers will review the facts of the case before determining who may be liable and what damages may be appropriate to collect. They will also need to prove that at least one of the following defects caused the injuries:

  • Manufacturing defects: This type of defect occurred during the manufacturing process, meaning a mistake was made when the item was created or assembled. The mistake is unique to that specific item, not the whole line of products. A manufacturing defects case might involve a part that malfunctioned, such as a car’s brakes or airbag, causing serious injuries to the victim
  • Design defects: This refers to a problem with the design of the item rather than a manufacturing mistake, making all products with the same design inherently dangerous. The product would need to be taken off the shelves and redesigned to be considered safe to use
  • Marketing defects: This can mean the product has unclear instructions on how to safely assemble and use it. It could also mean the product lacks adequate warnings regarding possible hazards. This issue can be resolved by adding clear, comprehensive instructions and safety warnings to the product’s packaging

If a defective product injured you, a Texas product liability attorney can help determine what kind of defect led to your injuries and who may be held liable. They can then calculate the total compensation you may be entitled to. Call our law firm to schedule your free consultation today.

What Types of Products Are Most Likely to be Involved in Product Liability Cases?

After an injury-causing event, we will consider all possible avenues for obtaining compensation for our client. If the evidence suggests it, we will consider the possibility of liability and negligence claims against the company that manufactures or distributes the product.

While any defective product could lead to a product liability case, some types of consumer goods are more likely than others to cause injuries. The following types of products are commonly involved in product liability claims:

  • Medical devices, such as pacemakers, hip implants, and other medical equipment
  • Medications, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs
  • Automotive parts, such as tires, airbags, door latches, brakes, or seatbelts
  • Children’s toys and baby equipment, such as defective car seats, dangerous cribs, and toys with small parts that are choking hazards
  • Household products, including electrical appliances, power tools, furniture, and batteries

If you suffered an injury caused by these or other defective and dangerous products, you should contact a lawyer to learn your legal options. Whether your injuries were caused by automotive defects, faulty medical devices, defective toys, or any other product defects, you could have a valid claim to pursue so you can collect compensation. Call our law firm today for help proving that a defective product sold to you has a marketing, manufacturing, or design defect that’s dangerous to consumers.

What Damages Can Injured Victims Seek in a Texas Product Liability Case?

You deserve to feel reasonably safe using any product you purchase, as manufacturers and distributors are expected to make and sell products that are free of dangerous defects that could injure consumers. If it’s apparent that this expectation was ignored, you have the right to initiate a product liability case against the at-fault party. Doing so can help you collect compensation for:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Property damage
  • Emotional distress
  • Loss of earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering

You could be entitled to additional compensation, as well, including punitive damages. This depends on the details of your product liability case, such as the severity of your injuries and the amount of lost income you’re facing due to defective equipment or products. Skilled product liability lawyers can give you an estimate of the fair compensation to expect, so call our Texas law firm to discuss your case.

Why Should You Hire Texas Product Liability Attorneys?

If you or a family member recently suffered a defective product-related injury, you will need strong legal representation to get help with medical bills and other major financial consequences. After all, you must prove liability before you can request compensation, and this can take months of research if you don’t regularly investigate cases like this. Instead of trying to prove liability on your own, leave this task to legal professionals who have helped numerous clients through personal injury cases.

At the Law Office of Raul A. Guajardo, P.L.L.C., we work hard to get successful outcomes for our clients, so you can count on us to get you the maximum compensation for your case. We want to make the legal process affordable and easy for you, so the initial consultation is free. In addition, we work on a contingency fee basis, so you will owe no legal fees until we recover damages for you. If you’d like to discuss your injuries and legal options, call 956-276-8819 to set up a free consultation with our compassionate team.