Texas Defective Products Attorneys

Maybe you bought a toy for your child at Toys Land, a new vehicle from Ford or GMC or a gun from Academy. No matter where you bought a product from, its manufacturers or designers should be held liable if it causes an unnecessary injury. 

According to Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), dangerous or defective products cause almost three million injuries and 22,000 fatalities annually in the U. S., according to Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) statistics. As a consumer, you expect that the products you purchase are safe to use. When a product performs dangerously and causes an injury, that trust is broken. Not only that, but it could leave you with a multitude of medical expenses and doubt as to what to do next.

If you or someone you know has been injured by a defective product, a products attorney may be able to help. Those who have been injured by product designers or manufacturers' actions deserve compensation for their injuries and damages. 

What Is a Defective Product?

A defective product can be nearly any product that is sold or exchanged on the market. However, certain conditions of a defective product must be met in order to substantiate a legal claim. Generally, the products designers or manufacturers may be liable for damages if:

• The product was sold within the ordinary course of business

• The defective product was used in the manner that it was designed and manufactured for

• The injured party suffered damages when using the product reasonably and for what it was designed for as it was when it was sold

• The product was inherently dangerous when used as it was designed

• The injured person suffered harm as a result of the product lacking an adequate warning when it was sold

Common defective products include:

• Vehicles and their parts, such as brakes or airbags

• Baby items, such as cribs, high chairs, or car seats

• Toys for kids

• Kitchen appliances

• Tires

• Prescription and non-prescription medications

• Cosmetics

• Pesticides

• Boats

• Cleaning products

• Medical devices, such as hip implants and hernia mesh

• Industrial equipment and machinery

However, this list is not exhaustive. A defective product could be anything bought and used. If you believe you sustained unnecessary injuries while using any type of product, even ones not listed above, reach out to a defective products lawyer as soon as possible. 

Types of Defective Products

A product could be defective for a variety of reasons. It is essential to know what makes it defective. That often determines who is at fault in a defective product injury case. Before filing a claim, the skilled defective products lawyers of TX Injury Group could determine who the liable parties are.

Defective product types include:

• A design defect in which a product was designed dangerously, to begin with

• A manufacturing defect, due to the way it was manufactured (not designed)

• Failure to warn is when a product is inherently unsafe because it lacks warnings about its dangers

Texas Time Limits to File a Defective Product Claim

Individuals who suffer damages due to a defective product need to be aware that the state of Texas has time limits to file a defective product claim. This time limit is referred to as the statute of limitations.  Under Texas law, there is a two-year time limit for these filings. The clock starts ticking from the date of your injury or the date that you discovered your injury and runs for two years. 

Injured individuals can decrease their chances of missing this deadline by hiring an experienced Texas defective products lawyer. A well-versed attorney is familiar with the steps that need to be taken in these defective product claims and when.

If the time limit expires without a filing, the chance to receive compensation for any claims is likely gone forever. Injured individuals can still file a lawsuit. However, there is an extremely high possibility that the at-fault party will move to have the case dismissed because of the expired statute of limitations, and the court will honor it.

Losses From a Defective Product Injury 

Defective product claims are filed with the intent of receiving financial compensation for the losses suffered by the injured party. These losses are frequently referred to as damages. The at-fault party should pay for their damages in the amount that makes them whole again as if the injury never happened or as close to that as possible. 

Product liability claimants can potentially claim the following damages as the basis for their financial compensation:

• Pain and suffering

• Loss of consortium

• Loss of enjoyment of life

• Medical bills

• Property damages

• Lost wages

By hiring an experienced defective products law firm, you can be assured that all of your damages will be included in your claim. Your attorney will work tirelessly to maximize the compensation available for your damages. If possible, they will negotiate a full and fair settlement on your behalf. Suppose the at-fault party is unwilling to offer you such a settlement. In that case, our attorneys are prepared to go to trial whenever necessary.

Were You Injured by a Defective Product? Talk to a Texas Defective Products Attorney Today.

Defective product claims are confusing and overwhelming for consumers. It can be difficult to determine how the product was defective and who is liable for your injuries. At TX Injury Group, we believe product manufacturers should be held accountable when they fail to keep their trusting consumers safe. We are proud to represent consumers who are willing to hold them liable for their unethical actions.

If you need assistance dealing with the injuries from a defective product, a reputable defective products lawyer from our team can review the situation. An attorney can assess the details of your accident and injuries to determine which steps you should take next. To find out if your defective product injury merits any of these actions, call our office today for your free case review.