Product Liability Attorney in Houston
Representing Your Rights to Compensation When Products Fail
What is product liability? The term refers to who is accountable, answerable, legally obligated or responsible for a dangerous or defective product which causes personal injury or property damage to a consumer. Responsibility for a product defect that causes injury will lie with all sellers of the product in the distribution chain. Potentially liable parties include the:
- Product designer
- Product manufacturer
- Manufacturer of components
- Wholesaler
- Retail stores that sold the product
Thousands are injured each year in the U.S. due to dangerous design defects, defective manufacturing or various product marketing defects. When a product's hidden dangers cause property damage, serious injury or wrongful death, consumers can trust the advice of an experienced Houston personal injury attorney knowledgeable in all aspects of product liability law.
Houston Product Liability Attorney
A design defect is a flaw, failing or weakness that exists in the product from the start, which ultimately results in serious injuries or damage to a property. For example, both dangerous baby furniture and improper brake system designs have resulted in product recalls. Likewise, a manufacturer who produces a defective product places consumers at similar risk. Marketing defects include improper product labeling, insufficient instructions, and failure to warn the consumer of concealed dangers. A negligent or intentional misrepresentation regarding a product may also be grounds for a product liability claim. Drug litigation may be necessary when a pharmaceutical company intentionally misrepresents the safety of potentially dangerous drugs.
When defects are present in design, manufacturing or marketing, any product has the potential to harm. Our experienced product liability attorneys can handle defective product claims associated with:
For competent counsel who will seek out all parties responsible for property damage, serious injury or death caused by dangerous or defective products, contact a Houston product liability attorney today!