Garland product liability attorneys help people injured by defective or dangerous products hold manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable. Jim Ross Law Group investigates whether a design flaw, manufacturing defect, or inadequate warning caused the injury, preserves the product as evidence, and pursues compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering.
The Garland product liability attorneys at Jim Ross Law Group work with people who have been injured by a dangerous product or piece of equipment. Consumers are entitled to products that have been carefully vetted and tested for safety, but some manufacturers and retailers violate that trust by putting dangerous or defective items into the supply chain, from defective auto parts to unsafe pharmaceuticals.
Types of product defects
Product liability cases generally fall into one of three categories, and identifying which one applies helps determine who is responsible. A design defect means the product was unsafe from the start, even if it was manufactured exactly as intended. A manufacturing defect occurs when something went wrong during production, so an individual unit differs from the safe design. A marketing or warning defect involves a failure to provide adequate instructions or warn users about a known risk. Our product liability attorneys in Garland TX evaluate which of these applies to your case and who in the chain of distribution, whether the manufacturer, a component supplier, a distributor, or a retailer, may be liable.
Injured? Here’s what to do next
If you believe a defective or dangerous product caused your injury, we have legal professionals ready to help you take action:
- Connect with our Garland product liability attorneys right away. The longer you wait, the more time other parties have to move in and influence your decision-making. You need someone in your corner advocating for what’s best for you and your family.
- Save the product and everything that came with it. To build a strong case, our team needs to examine the evidence, including any packaging, instructions, or safety notices, so we can get the full scope of what happened.
- Seek medical treatment and keep records. Documentation connecting your injury to the product is essential to proving your claim.
Why preserving the product matters
Product liability cases often depend on an engineering or safety expert being able to examine the actual product involved in your injury. If it’s repaired, thrown away, or returned to the manufacturer before that examination happens, key evidence can be lost. Storing the product safely, along with any packaging, receipts, and instructions, gives your case the best chance of success.
Our Garland product liability attorneys take into account the full impact of the accident and put a fair value on your case, which is the amount we will lobby the insurance company for. Call 817-275-4100 and let’s get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a design defect and a manufacturing defect?
A design defect means the product was unsafe as designed, even if every unit was made correctly. A manufacturing defect means something went wrong during production, so a specific unit differs from its intended safe design. Both can support a product liability claim, but the responsible party may differ depending on which defect caused your injury.
Who can be held liable for a defective product injury in Garland?
Depending on the defect, liability may fall on the manufacturer, a component parts supplier, the distributor, or the retailer that sold the product. Our attorneys investigate the chain of distribution to identify every party who may share responsibility.
What should I do with the product that injured me?
Keep the product exactly as it was at the time of the injury, along with any packaging, instructions, or safety notices. Do not attempt to repair it, discard it, or return it to the manufacturer, since it may be needed as evidence.
Do I need to prove the manufacturer knew the product was dangerous?
Not necessarily. Depending on the legal theory that applies to your case, you may not need to prove the manufacturer knew about the defect, only that the product was unreasonably dangerous and caused your injury. An attorney can evaluate which theory fits your situation.
How much does it cost to consult a Garland product liability attorney?
Jim Ross Law Group offers a free consultation to review your case, and we handle product liability claims on a contingency basis, so you owe nothing upfront and pay only if we recover compensation for you.