An Arlington product liability lawyer helps you pursue compensation when a defectively designed or manufactured product, or one lacking adequate warnings, causes an injury. Jim Ross Law Group identifies which party along the supply chain — designer, manufacturer, distributor, or retailer — is responsible and fights for the compensation you and your family are owed.
Jim Ross Law Group is home to Arlington product liability lawyers who take on your case when you are injured because of a defective product. Too often, dangerous or defective products are put in the hands of the general public, and disaster can ensue — whether you’ve been injured by large industrial equipment or your child was put in harm’s way by a defective toy.
The main types of product liability claims
Even though our country has processes in place designed to stop dangerous products from hitting the market, they still sneak through. Dangerous products generally fall into three categories:
- Products with a faulty design. As longtime Arlington product liability lawyers, we know that plenty of products hit the market that are inherently dangerous by design. If you are injured as a result, you can hold accountable those that brought the product to market — from engineers to manufacturers and retailers.
- Manufacturer defects. In other cases, a product’s design can be completely safe, but negligence during manufacturing leads to dangerous defects. If manufacturer defects play a role in your injury, our team works to hold those manufacturers accountable.
- Failure to warn. Proper warning labels should indicate a product is dangerous and lay out the potential risks of using it. Our product liability lawyers in Arlington TX help you determine if sufficient warning was provided — improper labeling on things like pharmaceuticals can also put consumers in harm’s way.
Who can be held responsible
Depending on where the defect originated, liability can extend to the product’s designer, manufacturer, distributor, or the retailer that sold it. Our attorneys trace the product’s path to market to identify every party that may share responsibility for your injury. You don’t need a formal product recall to pursue a claim — a recall can simply be useful supporting evidence.
What to do if a product injures you
Preserve the product exactly as it was at the time of the injury, along with its packaging, instructions, and any warning labels, and avoid attempting repairs. This evidence is often critical to proving how the defect caused your injury.
Dangerous or defective products can lead to anything from mild injuries to death. Our Arlington product liability lawyers want to work with you and your family to pursue the compensation you are owed while you focus on recovery. Call Jim Ross Law Group at 817-275-4100 for a free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main types of product liability claims?
Product liability claims generally fall into three categories: a defective design that makes a product inherently dangerous, a manufacturing defect that occurs during production even though the design was safe, and a failure to warn consumers about risks associated with proper use. Identifying which applies to your case shapes who can be held responsible.
Who can be held responsible if a defective product injures me in Arlington?
Depending on where the defect originated, liability can extend to the product’s designer, manufacturer, distributor, or the retailer that sold it. Our attorneys trace the product’s path to market to identify every party that may share responsibility for your injury.
What should I do with the product that injured me?
Preserve the product exactly as it was at the time of the injury, along with its packaging, instructions, and any warning labels, and avoid attempting repairs. This evidence is often critical to proving how the defect caused your injury.
Can I still file a claim if the product has since been recalled?
A recall can be relevant evidence, but you don’t need a formal recall to pursue a product liability claim. Our attorneys evaluate the specific defect and injury involved in your case regardless of whether a recall has been issued.
What kinds of injuries can lead to a product liability claim?
Product liability injuries can range from relatively minor harm to severe, life-changing injuries or death, depending on the product and the nature of the defect. Our attorneys evaluate the details of your injury to determine the value of your potential claim.