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When you have been injured by a defective or dangerous product, you must pursue compensation to cover the cost of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, our product liability lawyers will investigate your accident to uncover the truth. During this challenging time, our mission is to make the entire legal process as low-stress as possible, allowing you to focus on your recovery while we take the insurance company head-on and fight for your right to fair compensation.
How Can a Product Liability Attorney Help?
It can be challenging and intimidating to bring a claim against a major manufacturer, but you don’t have to go through this alone. At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, our product liability lawyers can help you take action and fight for the compensation you deserve. We will investigate the accident or incident, gather evidence, and build a strong case that proves liability. We will not back down until the negligent party is held accountable for the harm you have suffered.
Our legal team can also help by:
- Investigating the accident or incident
- Gathering and analyzing evidence
- Consulting with experts
- Filing paperwork
- Handling all interactions with the insurance company or defense attorney
- Negotiating with the insurance company or defense attorney
- Filing a lawsuit, if necessary
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Defective Product?
Parties that may be held liable for a defective product:
Manufacturer
The manufacturer of the product is often the primary party liable for defects in the product. This includes both the company that designed the product and the company that produced it. Manufacturers have a legal duty to ensure that their products are safe for their intended use and are free from defects. Liability may extend to defects in the product’s design, manufacturing process, or labeling.
Distributor or Retailer
Distributors and retailers that sell the defective product may also be held liable for injuries or damages caused by the product. While they may not be directly responsible for the design or manufacturing of the product, they must ensure that the products they sell are safe for consumers. Liability may arise if they knew or should have known about the product’s defects but failed to take appropriate action.
Wholesalers
Wholesalers that distribute products to retailers or other businesses in the supply chain may also be held liable for defects in the products they distribute. Like distributors and retailers, wholesalers must ensure that the products they distribute are safe for consumers and may be held liable if they are aware of defects but fail to address them.
Component Manufacturer
In cases where a product contains defective components or parts supplied by another manufacturer, the component manufacturer may be held liable for defects in those components. This can include parts such as electrical components, safety devices, or other components that contribute to the overall functionality of the product.
Designers or Engineers
In cases where a product’s defect is related to its design rather than its manufacturing, the designers or engineers responsible for the product’s design may be held liable for resulting injuries or damages. Design defects occur before the product is manufactured and can lead to inherent dangers or hazards in the product’s design.
Third-party Maintenance Providers
In cases where a product requires maintenance, repair, or service by a third-party provider, such as an independent repair technician or service center, the provider may be held liable if their actions or negligence contribute to a product defect or cause harm to consumers.
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Each year, Loncar Lyon Jenkins represents over 7,000 clients all over Texas and will travel to any city or town within the Lone Star state.
Types of Product Liability Claims
Product liability claims typically fall into three main categories:
- Design defects
- Manufacturing defects
- Failure to warn or inadequate labeling
Design Defects
Design defect claims arise when a product is inherently dangerous or defective due to flaws in its design, making it unreasonably unsafe for its intended use. In design defect claims, the defect exists before the product is manufactured and affects all units of the product line.
Examples of design defects include:
- A vehicle model with a design flaw that makes it prone to rollovers.
- A children’s toy with small detachable parts that pose a choking hazard.
- A medical device with a design flaw that leads to complications or injuries in patients.
Manufacturing Defects
Manufacturing defect claims arise due to products that contain defects that occurred during the manufacturing process, making them more dangerous than intended. The defect may result from errors in production, assembly, or quality control procedures.
Examples of manufacturing defect claims include:
- A batch of medications contaminated during the manufacturing process.
- A car with a defectively installed braking system.
- A consumer product with missing or improperly installed safety features due to assembly errors.
Failure to Warn or Inadequate Labeling
Failure to warn or inadequate labeling involves products that lack proper warnings, instructions, or safety information, making them unsafe for use or failing to adequately communicate the product’s risks to consumers. Even if a product is properly designed and manufactured, manufacturers may still be held liable if they fail to provide sufficient warnings about potential hazards associated with the product’s use.
Examples of failure to warn or inadequate labeling claims include:
- Prescription medications with insufficient warnings about potential side effects or drug interactions.
- Household cleaners without warnings about corrosive chemicals or proper usage instructions.
- Power tools without warnings about potential hazards or safety precautions.
Types of Defective Products
Common types of defective products include:
- Vehicles
- Medical devices
- Pharmaceutical drugs
- Children’s toys and products
- Household appliances and electronics
- Consumer products
- Industrial machinery and equipment
- Food and beverage products
- Cosmetic products
- Building materials and construction products
Types of Injuries Caused by Defective or Dangerous Products
The types of injuries commonly sustained in accidents caused by defective or dangerous products include:
- Burn Injuries
- Broken bones/bone fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Crush injuries
- Internal injuries
- Electrical injuries
- Chemical exposure
- Death
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If you’ve been injured due to a dangerous or defective product, contact a product liability attorney at Loncar Lyon Jenkins as soon as possible. We can meet with you to go over your case, discuss your legal options and rights, and determine the best course of action moving forward. At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, we will work tirelessly to help you recover the compensation you deserve, for an accident that was caused by the negligence of another.
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Each year, Loncar Lyon Jenkins represents over 7,000 clients all over Texas and will travel to any city or town within the Lone Star state.
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Phone: +1 214 747 0422
Fax: 214.382.5838
424 S. Cesar Chavez Blvd. Dallas TX 75201
