When defective or dangerous products cause injuries to consumers in Round Rock, Texas, victims may have grounds for product liability claims against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. 

These complex cases require knowledge of both state and federal regulations governing product safety and the legal theories that establish manufacturer responsibility. The personal injury attorneys at The Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard, provide experience and skill  for individuals and families harmed by dangerous products, working to hold negligent companies accountable for their actions.

Understanding Product Liability Law

Product liability law holds manufacturers and distributors accountable for injuries caused by defective products. In Texas, claims may be based on strict liability, negligence, or breach of warranty. Strict liability requires only proof that a defective product caused injury, without showing negligence. 

Texas recognizes three defect types: 

• Design 
• Manufacturing
• Marketing 

Design defects make entire product lines unsafe, while manufacturing defects result from errors during production. Marketing defects occur when warnings, instructions, or labels are inadequate, leaving consumers unaware of potential risks. These claims ensure victims can pursue compensation when dangerous products cause harm.

Types of Product Liability Cases

Automotive defects represent a significant area of our practice, including cases involving defective brakes, airbags, tires, and other safety systems that can cause serious accidents and injuries. We also handle pharmaceutical liability cases where dangerous drugs or medical devices cause adverse reactions or complications.

Consumer product cases may involve defective appliances, electronics, furniture, toys, and recreational equipment that pose unreasonable safety risks. Construction and industrial equipment defects can lead to serious workplace injuries, while defective medical devices may cause complications requiring additional surgeries or long-term health problems.

Food safety cases represent another important area of product liability law, particularly those involving contaminated products that cause foodborne illnesses or allergic reactions due to inadequate labeling.

Proving Product and Causation

Successful product liability claims require establishing that a product was defective and that the defect directly caused the plaintiff's injuries. This process often involves extensive investigation, testing, and expert testimony to demonstrate how the product failed to meet reasonable safety expectations.

Our product liability lawyers work with engineers, safety experts, and other qualified professionals who can analyze products, identify defects, and explain how those defects contributed to the injury. We also investigate whether manufacturers knew or should have known about the defect and whether they took appropriate action to warn consumers or recall dangerous products.

The Role of Federal Regulations

Many product liability cases involve products subject to federal safety regulations and oversight by agencies such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Food and Drug Administration, or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Violations of these regulations can serve as evidence of negligence or defective design in product liability lawsuits.

However, compliance with federal regulations does not necessarily protect manufacturers from liability if their products cause injuries. Courts recognize that federal safety standards often represent minimum requirements rather than comprehensive protection for consumers.

Statute of Limitations Considerations

Product liability claims in Texas are subject to a two-year statute of limitations that generally begins when the injury occurs or is discovered. However, the statute of repose may bar claims filed more than fifteen years after the product was first sold, regardless of when the injury occurred. These time limitations make it crucial for injured consumers to seek a personal injury lawyer promptly after discovering that a defective product caused their harm.

If you have been injured by a defective or dangerous product in Round Rock, contact The Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard at 254-781-4222 or online to discuss your legal options.