As consumers, we expect the products we buy to meet certain safety standards. We also expect that the product’s manufacturer or seller has taken precautions to protect us from any potential harm. In fact, companies that make and sell products have a legal obligation to provide safe and effective products. Unfortunately, thousands of Americans every year are seriously injured or killed by defective products.
If you believe that you or a loved one has been a victim of a product defect, you should contact a dedicated product liability lawyer as soon as possible. At the Wyly Law Firm, P.C., we have a successful record of representing residents throughout Texas, including Harris County, Houston, Baytown, Pasadena, Galveston, and Beaumont, who have been seriously injured, maimed, or killed by defective products.
Individuals who have become ill or have been injured by a consumer product may be entitled to monetary compensation. This compensation may include payment for property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, long-term disability, and pain and suffering.
Contact the Wyly Law Firm, P.C. today by calling 713-574-7034, or contact us online for a free review of your case. We pride ourselves on being our clients’ advocate. Our founder, Brad T. Wyly, a Texas Rising Star for 2005, 2006 and 2012 will work directly with you. All inquiries will be addressed within 24 hours.
Sometimes dangerous or defective products are sold in spite of known issues. At other times, products may develop issues after they are introduced into the marketplace. If the design or manufacturing defect is widespread, a manufacturer can issue a recall. A recall shows that the manufacturer knows that the product is dangerous or unsafe. Unfortunately, defective products continue to be put on shelves before they are recalled. Even after a recall, dangerous products continue to be available from aftermarket sources such as eBay, Craigslist and flea markets.
Of course, many manufacturers are slow to admit their products are dangerous and may deny wrongdoing, instead accusing consumers of misusing those products. At the Wyly Law Firm, P.C., we thoroughly analyze each accident and each claim to determine all potential sources of liability, including liability for defective products which may have caused or contributed to the accident. We are capable of pursuing claims in any number of defective product cases, such as those involving:
- Flammable clothing;
- Lead based products;
- Children’s toys;
- Electrical appliances;
- Electric tools and equipment;
- Heavy machinery;
- Automobile seat belts; or
- Other products.
A product liability lawsuit may be based on several theories of recovery. Unlike most personal injury lawsuits, a plaintiff filing a defective products lawsuit may not have to prove negligence on the part of the defendant. Rather, the plaintiff may simply have to show that the product had a defect that led to an injury. In addition to demonstrating a defect in the product itself, a plaintiff may also recover if the product provided inadequate safety warnings that caused personal injury to the plaintiff.
Product liability litigation is highly complex. Manufacturers have a number of defenses available to them and they are often represented by aggressive attorneys. If you have been injured by a defective product, you will need a dedicated product liability attorney to effectively represent your interests. Please contact the knowledgeable Harris County defective product lawyers at the Wyly Law Firm, P.C. by calling 713-574-7034 or contacting us online to discuss your case for free. We will work to achieve a fair settlement for you and, if the responsible parties are unwilling to pay such an amount, we will take your case to trial. Let us be your advocate.
