Have you suffered injuries because of a defective product in Houston, TX? Call The de la Garza Law Group at (713) 784-1010 for a free consultation. The at-fault party should be held accountable for your medical expenses, lost wages, and suffering. Our Houston defective product lawyers can help you fight for your losses.
We offer experienced, zealous, compassionate legal representation to injured consumers and families in Texas. Our award-winning trial attorneys have over 46 years of combined experience and have secured more than $50 million in settlements and jury awards for our clients. Let us handle your product liability claim while you focus on healing.
Why Choose The de la Garza Law Group to Help With My Defective Product Claim in Houston, TX?
Consumers and families turn to The de la Garza Law Group when they’re harmed by dangerous products because our legal advocates have a multi-million-dollar track record of success.
Our Houston personal injury attorneys are highly-regarded for exceptional client service and an unrelenting pursuit of justice.
We’ve been recognized by:
- Super Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- The Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
The at-fault party likely won’t try to make things right. To get the compensation you deserve, you need to force the responsible parties to take your case seriously and admit that the dangerous product injured you. Our personal injury law firm in Houston, Texas, possesses the experience, skills, and knowledge needed to make that happen – and we’re more than willing to take on a powerful corporation on your behalf.
Reach out to our Houston defective product attorneys to arrange a complimentary consultation.
What Is Product Liability?
Manufacturers have a duty to ensure that the products they produce and sell are safe. However, consumers also have a responsibility to use products reasonably and according to their intended use. Texas product liability laws require manufacturers to take this responsibility seriously by allowing consumers to sue if they’re injured because a product is defective.
There are three types of product defects: design, manufacturing, and marketing (failure to warn).
- Design defects occur when a product’s design makes the product inherently unsafe for use. Design defects affect all products produced under that design.
- Manufacturing defects occur when a product is unsafe due to an error during its construction or assembly. There’s some deviation from the design that makes it unsafe for the consumer.
- Marketing defects occur when a manufacturer fails to warn consumers about non-obvious risks or dangers associated with a product’s normal use. Inadequate warnings prevent informed consumer choices and hinder the safest possible use of products.
When a company puts a defective product on the market, it can be strictly liable if the defect causes personal injury or wrongful death.
How Much Is My Defective Product Case Worth?
Several factors can impact the potential value of your product liability claim, including:
- What types of physical injuries have you suffered?
- What part or parts of the body have been affected?
- Did you need to be hospitalized?
- How long will you need medical care, rehabilitation, or specialized treatment?
- Will your case settle or go to trial?
- How old are you?
- How will the injury and the experience affect your quality of life?
The more severe your injuries and the greater the impact of the defective product on your life, the higher your potential recovery (either through a jury award or an insurance settlement) will be.
Working with an experienced defective product lawyer in Houston can help you recover compensation for the full value of your losses. At The de la Garza Law Group, we will investigate your case, gather critical evidence, and work with experts who can provide helpful insights into some of the more technical or complex aspects of valuing your case.
What Damages May Be Awarded to Injured Consumers in Houston?
When you get hurt because of an unreasonably unsafe product in Houston, you may have the right to sue the manufacturer for compensatory damages.
Compensatory damages can include money for your financial losses (economic awards) and personal losses (non-economic awards), such as:
- Current and future medical bills
- Disability
- Temporary lost wages
- Diminished earning capacity
- Property damage
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Nursing assistance
- Funeral expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Chronic pain
- Loss of consortium
- Physical disfigurement and scarring
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
A Texas jury can potentially award punitive damages if there’s clear and convincing proof that the manufacturer knowingly concealed potential risks associated with a product’s use or engaged in some other type of fraud.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Defective Product Attorney in Texas?
Our legal team represents clients on a contingency fee basis. There’s no out-of-pocket cost to hire us to handle your product defect case. We only recover fees and get reimbursed for case-related costs if we win money for you.
Our fees are a percentage of your financial recovery, deducted from the settlement or jury award we obtain on your behalf.
If we don’t win your product liability case, you owe us nothing.
Types of Product Liability Cases We Handle
The de la Garza Law Group represents people who’ve been harmed by all types of dangerous products, including:
- Household appliances
- Personal care products
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Chemicals and pesticides
- Power tools
- Lawn equipment
- Personal electronics
- Lithium-ion batteries
- Prescription drugs
- Over-the-counter medications
- Medical devices
- Construction equipment
- Vehicle components (e.g., airbags, brake systems)
- Children’s products and toys
If you or someone you love has been hurt because of a product and you suspect it was defective, contact our defective product lawyers in Houston to discuss your situation.
What Do I Have to Prove to Win My Product Liability Lawsuit?
Most product liability lawsuits focus on strict liability. In a strict liability action, you don’t have to prove that a company was negligent.
Instead, you need to prove:
- The product was defective and unreasonably dangerous.
- The defect existed when it left the manufacturer/seller’s control.
- The defect was a producing cause of your injury.
- You suffered damages.
There are different things that have to be established based on the type of defect you’re alleging. For example, if you claim a product’s design caused your injury, you have to show there was a safer, affordable alternative design the manufacturer could have used that would have reduced or prevented your injury.
Common Injuries Caused by Defective Products
Some common injuries include:
- Burn injuries
- Nerve damage
- Soft tissue injuries
- Broken bones
- Degloving injuries
- Amputation injuries
- Eye injuries
- Concussions
- Brain injuries
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Leg injuries
- Joint injuries
- Catastrophic injuries
It’s important to document resulting injuries, take pictures of the product that caused them, and seek prompt medical attention.
How Long Do I Have to File a Product Liability Lawsuit in Texas?
Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for most product liability lawsuits. The two-year window in which you can file a lawsuit begins to run on the date you’re injured or discover an injury through reasonable diligence.
The state also has a statute of repose, which caps the right to pursue a lawsuit 15 years from the date the defective product was manufactured.
You have to file your product liability lawsuit on time. Once the statute of limitations runs out, the right to hold the manufacturer (and, in some cases, other parties) accountable for your injuries will be lost.
Schedule a Free Consultation With an Experienced Houston Defective Product Lawyer
You don’t have to struggle with the costs of a debilitating injury on your own. The de la Garza Law Group is here to help you.
Our Houston defective product attorneys are skilled and passionate legal advocates with over 46 years of combined experience, taking on powerful corporations and holding them accountable when their products are unsafe. Our case results include tens of millions of dollars in life-changing monetary awards.
Discover the difference we can make in your product liability case by contacting our Houston law office today. Your first consultation is free.
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