Product Liability Attorneys in Fort Worth, Texas

We constantly rely on products manufactured by others to help us through our everyday tasks, from children’s toys to entertain our kids to cars we drive to get to work. We expect these products to work safely and as designed. And that’s what happens 99% of the time. And then there’s that 1% when these products may turn out to be defective and cause injuries or even deaths.  

We don’t say it to discourage you from using products of any kind. Not at all. In fact, this would be practically impossible in the modern world. All we’re trying to say is that some products may contain defects. And when those defects cause you or your loved ones harm, you may be entitled to compensation under product liability law.  

At The Haslam Firm, we understand that getting injured by a defective product can be a distressing and confusing experience. During this difficult time, you may not know where to turn for help and how to pursue compensation.  

Our product liability attorneys in Fort Worth, Texas, help people who have been hurt or lost their loved ones achieve the best possible outcomes in cases against manufacturers and other liable parties. We can put our 25+ years of experience and vast resources to work for you to secure the compensation you deserve.  

What Is Product Liability?

There are literally hundreds of products that we use on a daily basis. In fact, many of us don’t even realize how much we rely on those products. Unfortunately, not all products sold to consumers are totally safe. In most cases, consumers get hurt by a defective product when they don’t think there is anything wrong with it. In this situation, the law offers a path to compensation – and this is known as product liability. 

The term “product liability” refers to the legal responsibility of the manufacturer, retailer, and certain other parties for the injuries and harm their defective products cause to consumers. In other words, when a product is inherently unsafe or contains any defects that cause you harm, you have a right to pursue compensation through a product liability claim.  

What Products Can Be Defective and Cause Injuries?  

There is no limit as to the types of products that can be defective and cause harm to consumers. Any product can be considered defective if it wasn’t designed or manufactured properly or it doesn’t contain adequate instructions on how to use the product safely.

Our Fort Worth product liability attorneys at The Haslam Firm have successfully represented clients who suffered harm while using the following products: 

• Children’s toys and other baby items 

• Prescription drugs 

• Medical devices 

• Electric razors 

• Coffee machines 

• Hairdryers 

• Washing machines 

• Air conditioning units 

• Refrigerators 

• Cars and car parts 

• Power tools 

• Appliances  

This is just a short list of products that could potentially harm you or your loved ones. These products are supposed to make our lives much easier but – when they are defective – can turn our lives upside down.  

Establishing a Product Liability Claim in Texas

When filing a product liability claim in Texas, you don’t have to prove negligence on the part of the manufacturer or any other party. That’s because the state has a strict liability doctrine, which means manufacturers are legally liable for any harm their defective products cause regardless of whether they did something wrong.  

Nonetheless, the law still requires you to demonstrate the following three things to establish your product liability claim: 

• You were using the product, which caused you harm, as intended when the accident occurred;  

• You did not alter the product after it left the manufacturer’s control; and 

• The product had a defect (more about the types of defects in the next section).  

For example, imagine that you purchased a coffee machine for home use. You set it up, cleaned, and maintained it exactly as instructed by the manufacturer. One morning, you were making yourself a cup of coffee when, all of a sudden, the machine exploded, and you suffered severe burns on your hands and face. Since you used the machine as intended and did not alter it in any way, you could bring a product liability claim against the manufacturer to pursue compensation.  

How to Know if You Have a Product Liability Case

Anyone can encounter a defective product when they least expect it. It can be in our home or vehicle, on the street, or in a place of business. Unfortunately, many people do not know their rights and may not realize they have a product liability case to hold the manufacturer of the defective product responsible for their injuries and losses.  

To better understand whether you can pursue a compensation claim, you need to know what defects there are. Product liability law distinguishes three types of defects:  

1. Manufacturing defect – where a product is not made correctly;  

2. Design defect – where a product has inherently unsafe design; and 

3. Warning/instruction defect – where the product lacks adequate instructions.  

When you reach out to our Texas product liability attorneys at The Haslam Firm, we can review the specific facts of your case and explain the legal options available to you. We understand that this is a challenging time for you and your family, which is why we are here to provide you with the support and guidance you need to make informed decisions about your case.