Dallas Product Liability Lawyer

Were you injured by a defective or dangerous product in Dallas, Texas? Manufacturers and sellers have a legal responsibility to make safe products. If you got hurt by one of them, you have the right to pursue compensation.

A Dallas product liability lawyer at Trujillo Gonzalez, P.C. can help you seek justice. Contact our Dallas office at (972) 550-6818 for a free consultation.

We have 75+ years of combined experience handling complex product liability claims in Texas. We have the track record and resources to help you pursue what you are owed. 

Why Choose Trujillo Gonzalez, P.C. After a Defective Product Injury in Dallas, TX?

Product liability litigation is technical, often requiring engineering analysis, industry standards research, and expert testimony to prove a product was defective.

You need a Dallas personal injury lawyer with the resources to navigate such challenges. 

Clients in Dallas, TX, choose us to represent them because: 

• Our founding attorney has taken more than 300 trials and arbitrations to verdict, 
• We have built a litigation history that includes some of the state’s most significant injury recoveries
• Texas Lawyer Magazine and the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum have both recognized the caliber of our work
• Our team has decades of combined experience handling product defect cases
• You pay nothing upfront, and nothing at all unless we win your case

Call today to schedule a free consultation with a Dallas product liability attorney who can evaluate what caused your injury.

What Is My Dallas Product Liability Case Worth?

The value of a product liability claim depends on the severity of your injuries and the strength of the evidence connecting the defect to your harm.

Factors that can affect your case’s value include:

• How serious and lasting your injuries turn out to be
• Medical expenses, both what you’ve already paid and what’s still ahead
• Wages you’ve lost and any long-term hit to your earning power
• Whether other people were hurt by the same defect, which can point to a broader pattern
• The manufacturer’s ability to actually pay a judgment or settlement
• Whether the company argues you misused the product or ignored a warning

An experienced attorney can bring in engineers, medical experts, and economists as needed to build a complete picture of what happened and what your case is actually worth. We work with the right specialists to independently verify the cause of your injury and make sure every dollar of your loss is properly accounted for. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We’ll help you determine how much your case is worth.

What Counts as a Defective Product Under Texas Law?

Texas product liability claims are governed by Chapter 82 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. 

State law recognizes three types of product defects:

• Design defects. The product’s underlying design makes it unreasonably dangerous, even when manufactured exactly as intended. To succeed on a design defect claim, you generally must show that a safer alternative design existed at the time of manufacture and that using it would have prevented or reduced your injury. 
• Manufacturing defects. The product left the factory in a condition that differs from its intended design, making that specific unit dangerous even though the design itself was sound.
• Marketing defects, also called failure-to-warn claims. The product carried risks that were not adequately disclosed to consumers, whether through missing warnings, unclear instructions, or inadequate labeling of known hazards.

Texas generally applies strict liability principles for these defects, meaning you do not have to prove the manufacturer was careless. You only have to show that the product was defective and caused your injury.

Common Types of Defective Product Cases

Product liability claims arise from a wide range of consumer and industrial goods, and the specific product involved often shapes both the legal strategy and the parties who may be liable.

• Defective vehicles and auto parts
• Dangerous pharmaceuticals and medical devices
• Defective household appliances and electronics
• Unsafe children’s products and toys
• Industrial machinery and power tools lacking proper safeguards
• Contaminated or mislabeled consumer goods, including food items

Whatever the product involved, an experienced attorney can help identify which category your case falls into and what evidence will be needed to prove it.

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Defective Product in Texas?

Texas law generally limits liability for retailers and other non-manufacturing sellers. Under Chapter 82, a seller that did not manufacture the product is typically not liable for a manufacturing defect unless specific exceptions apply,

Depending on the facts of your case, potential defendants may include:

• The manufacturer of the product itself 
• A component parts manufacturer, if a specific part caused the defect 
• A distributor, in certain circumstances 
• A retailer, where one of the statutory exceptions applies

An experienced attorney can investigate the supply chain behind your product to identify every party who may share responsibility.

What Compensation is Available After a Product Defect Injury in Texas?

Texas law allows injured consumers to pursue both economic and non-economic damages when a defective product causes harm. 

Depending on the severity of your injury, your claim may include compensation for:

• Emergency treatment and hospitalization immediately following your injury
• Surgery, physical therapy, and other ongoing medical care
• Anticipated future medical costs for injuries requiring long-term treatment
• Lost wages for time missed while you recovered
• Diminished future earning capacity if your injuries limit the work you can do going forward
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional distress and mental anguish
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of activities and relationships you valued before your injury

When a defective product causes a fatality, Texas law allows certain surviving family members to pursue a wrongful death claim in addition to a standard product liability action. These damages compensate the family for their own losses and may include lost financial support the deceased would have provided, loss of their companionship, care, and guidance, and the mental anguish suffered by surviving loved ones.

An experienced attorney can help you determine what damages are available in your case. 

Can I Recover if I’m Partially at Fault for My Product Defect Injury in Dallas?

Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Under this 51% bar rule, you can still recover compensation as long as you are found no more than 50% at fault for your injury, with your award reduced by your percentage of responsibility. 

For example, being 20% responsible means your damages are reduced by 20%. But if you are more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover any damages.

Manufacturers frequently argue that a product was misused or altered from its intended purpose in an effort to shift blame onto the injured consumer. An experienced attorney can push back against these claims when they are unfounded. 

How Long Do I Have to File a Product Liability Lawsuit in Texas?

Texas law generally provides injured consumers with two years from the date of injury to file a product liability lawsuit. Texas also imposes a 15-year statute of repose on most products, meaning a claim is generally barred if filed more than 15 years after the product was first sold. Limited exceptions apply.

If you miss your deadline, you may lose your right to seek compensation. That’s why it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after discovering that a defective product caused your injury.

Contact a Dallas Product Liability Lawyer for a Free Consultation

A defective product injury deserves answers. Trujillo Gonzalez, P.C. has the resources to take on manufacturers of any size and figure out what went wrong. We can help you hold the responsible party accountable and ensure this doesn’t happen again. Contact us today for a free consultation with a Dallas product liability attorney.

Visit Our Dallas Personal Injury Law Office

Trujillo Gonzalez PC – Dallas
1111 W Mockingbird Ln #260,
Dallas, TX 75247, United States
Phone: (972) 550-6818
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