Dallas Product Liability Attorneys
Holding Companies Accountable For Dangerous Products
Whether it is medicine, automobiles or electronics, the vetting process for these and other consumer products is intense. Designers, manufacturers, retailers and other parties in a product’s distribution chain all have a hand in ensuring that items sold to the public are safe when they are used for their intended purpose.
When parties fail to meet their obligations, the consequences can be catastrophic or even deadly. If you or a loved one has been hurt by a dangerous or defective product in Texas, you can take action, and we can help. At Burke Bogdanowicz PLLC, our personal injury attorneys are highly trained litigators who know how to use the law to hold negligent businesses responsible for your serious injuries.
Understanding Defect Claims
To win a product liability case takes more than a compelling story about your injuries. Our attorneys are well-versed in Texas’s product liability laws and civil procedures, using their knowledge to present arguments that get results.
Product defect claims typically fall into one of these three categories:
- Defective design: The product’s design was defective, making the item unsafe even before the item was built and sold.
- Defective manufacturing: An unsafe component or part was added when the product was assembled.
- Defective marketing: The assembled product is sold without adequate labels, safety warnings, manuals or other instructions.
When we take your case, we will examine all aspects of the faulty product to locate the defective component and identify the accountable party. Using your story, expert testimony and other evidence, we will work tirelessly to build a rock-solid claim.
Product Liability Cases We Handle
Our attorneys focus on severe and catastrophic injury claims caused by:
- Tires, brake systems and other defective vehicle components
- Defective drugs and medical devices
- Home appliances and furniture
- Consumer electronics
- Children’s furniture and toys
- Dangerous machinery found on construction sites and other hazardous workplaces
- Other deadly or defective consumer products
Corporations and their insurers know that product liability payouts can be expensive because the financial, physical and emotional impacts of injuries are extensive. These entities will do everything in their power to avoid taking full responsibility for their actions.
It’s our job to hold these businesses accountable, and we do. Whether you need an assertive advocate in negotiations or the courtroom, turn to our team at Burke Bogdanowicz PLLC.
Types Of Product Liability Claims In Dallas, Texas
When a product causes harm due to being unsafe or defective, the injured person may be eligible to file a product liability claim. These claims fall into four categories:
- Defective design: This occurs when a product is dangerous by nature, even if manufactured correctly. An example might be a car model prone to flipping over during turns.
- Manufacturing defects: These result from mistakes made during production or assembly, like a missing bolt in a power tool that leads to injury.
- Failure to warn or inadequate warnings: If a manufacturer fails to include proper instructions or safety warnings, and someone is hurt as a result, the manufacturer may be held liable.
- Marketing defects: These involve false advertising or misleading claims about what a product can do, often leading consumers to use the item in unsafe ways.
These misleading practices can increase the risk of injury and form a strong basis for a product liability claim in Dallas.
Common Product Liability Cases
Some of the most common include:
- Automotive defects: Faulty brakes, air bag malfunctions or tire blowouts can all lead to serious accidents.
- Medical devices and pharmaceuticals: Defective implants, harmful prescription drugs and untested medical tools can cause life-altering damage.
- Children’s toys and products: Items with choking hazards, lead paint or poor construction can be more dangerous for young children.
- Household appliances and electronics: Malfunctions in heaters, microwaves or wiring can cause burns, fires or electric shocks.
- Industrial and workplace equipment: Faulty machinery or tools can put workers at serious risk on job sites.
- Food and beverage contamination: Bacteria, foreign objects or harmful chemicals in food can quickly turn into public health crises.
Because these cases can involve multiple parties and complex regulations, working with an experienced product liability attorney in Dallas is essential.
Product Liability Laws, Lawsuits, And Standards
Texas follows a mix of strict liability and negligence principles. This means a company can be held responsible even if it did not intend to cause harm, as long as the product was unreasonably dangerous. Most product liability claims must be filed within two years of the injury.
Additionally, both state and federal regulations apply. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and other agencies often issue recalls and take regulatory action when patterns of harm emerge.
Working with our Dallas product liability attorney can help navigate these laws and hold manufacturers accountable.
Do You Think You Have A Claim?
Talk to a lawyer at our firm and learn your options. We return client inquires as soon as possible because we know that you can’t wait for answers.
Connect with our Dallas office online or over the phone at 214-516-6692.
