Each year thousands of consumers in the U.S. are injured or killed from defective products. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, manufacturers, magazines and other media regularly distribute product recall notices. Products classified as unsafe or defective after they have been placed on the market range from power tools, household appliances, toys and sports equipment to tires, medical device, implants and prescription drugs.
Manufacturers, retailers and other entities dealing with consumer products have a legal duty to ensure that their products cause no injury to the consumer when used properly and must generally use "
reasonable means" to ensure the safety of their products.
Product liability laws pertain to the liability of a product’s manufacturer, supplier or seller, if a product defect causes damage. Product defects fall into three basic categories:
If you are injured while using a consumer product in a normal way, to recover damages for the harm you suffered, you will have to prove that your injury resulted from use of an item and that was defective or unexpectedly dangerous.
It is essential to contact an attorney if you have suffered serious harm while using a consumer product. The law limits the time you have to file a claim. In Texas, your case must be filed within two years. If you miss the deadline, you will forever lose your right to recover compensation, even if you have grounds for a lawsuit.
If you are injured or suspect a serious health problem or a consumer product, dangerous medication, or a defective medical device may have caused the death of a family member, it is important to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer immediately.
At the Law Offices of Michael R. De la Paz, in San Antonio or in Corpus Christi we will explain your legal rights, investigate the product defect and determine whether you have grounds for a product liability lawsuit. Contact a Personal Injury Attorney for a Free Initial Consultation.
If you have been injured by an unsafe product or need legal advice, concerning product liability, call our Texas law firm to schedule an appointment to speak with an attorney.
At the Law Offices of Michael R. De La Paz, we take product liability cases on a contingency basis, meaning that you do not owe attorney’s fees until we recover compensation for you. We offer home and hospital visits. Weekend and evening consultations by appointment. Se habla español.
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The Law Offices of Michael De La Paz represents clients throughout Texas in all areas of personal injury and consumer law.
The law firm serves cities including, but not limited to San Antonio, San Marcos New Braunsfels, Austin, Port Aransas, Rockport, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, McAllen, Del Rio, Houston, Beaumont, Port Arthur, Dallas, Fort Worth, Kingsville, Alice and Harlingen as well as the counties of Bexar, Travis, Dallas, Harris, Tarrant, Jefferson, Hays, Cameron and Val Verde.