Product Liability Lawyers in Pearland

Helping Clients Recover Compensation for Defective Product Injuries

Texas law allows individuals injured by unsafe products to file product liability claims to try and recover compensation for damages. If you have been injured or one of your family members has suffered wrongful death due to an unsafe product, the responsible parties must be held accountable for their negligence.

However, product liability cases can be challenging to prove, and large manufacturing companies and retailers have teams of lawyers who look for ways to deny claims.

The Kahn Law Firm, P.C. of Pearland, TX, has extensive experience helping recover compensation for product liability injuries. Contact our law office and ask to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced product liability attorney who can determine what legal options are available.

What are the Different Types of Product Defects?

There are several different categories in which a product may be considered defective.

Design Defect

Even if a product serves its purpose, it may be dangerous to use if it is based on a faulty design that needs to focus on safety. Sadly, some of the most common design defects are found in power tools or toys with small parts or pieces that pose a choking risk for small children.

Manufacturing Defect

Manufacturing defects arise when the product is designed correctly, but problems arise in the fabrication or assembly process. One typical example is poor wiring or the use of harmful chemicals.

Marketing Defect

A marketing defect stems from inadequate consumer warnings about how the product should be used. In many instances, a manufacturer fails to provide clear or adequate instructions on the product’s warning label as to how it should be used. In other cases, food labels often fall short of warning consumers of ingredients that could be potentially harmful.

If you need clarification regarding product defects, contact The Kahn Law Firm, P.C., to request a free case review with an experienced product liability lawyer.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Defective Product Case?

Before a product becomes available to consumers, it should undergo rigorous testing to check for potential product dangers. Unfortunately, all too often, the product is passed on to unsuspecting consumers who suffer injuries from the product’s design or other defects.

As a result, several entities may be held liable in product liability cases, including product designers, manufacturers, and retailers. Additionally, depending on how the product was purchased, the retailer, wholesaler, or distributor may be liable for damages.

However, the manufacturer of the unsafe product is typically named in a product liability lawsuit.

Some everyday products that are often named in lawsuits include:

Auto parts, common examples being brakes and airbags.
Medical devices, including pacemakers or joint replacements.
Heavy machinery or farming implements such as construction equipment or tractors.
Over-the-counter and prescription drugs

Understanding the various legal issues accompanying product defects can be challenging and often overlap, such as prescription drugs, which can have product defects in all three categories. The Kahn Law Firm, P.C., can provide aggressive representation to help you secure the settlement you deserve.

What Must Be Proven to Win a Product Liability Case?

Texas law dictates that plaintiffs can claim strict liability if the defective product was designed or manufactured incorrectly. Nevertheless, several legal components must be present for a consumer to win a product liability case, which includes:

The product was defective.
The defect caused the product to be dangerous.
The defective product injured the plaintiff.
The product was not altered or changed after leaving the manufacturer.

However, it is important to note that every product liability case is unique, and anyone who has suffered an injury must hire a knowledgeable lawyer to evaluate their claim.

Can Your Law Firm Help Me Recover Compensation For Damages in a Product Liability Claim?

The Kahn Law Firm, P.C., of Pearland, TX, has a proven record of helping clients obtain compensation for their damages due to unsafe products. Our legal team recognizes that clients often worry about how they will pay the medical bills they have incurred due to injury.

Contact the Kahn Law Firm, P.C., at 713-999-6549 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case and what options may be available.