If you are injured, your property is damaged, or you lose a loved one as a result of a defective product, you can seek compensation through a product liability claim. If your losses were caused by a defect in design, manufacture, or failure to warn, it’s in your best interest to consult with an experienced Waco product liability attorney.    

The Consumer Goods We Purchase

When you make a purchase and use the product as intended, you expect it to perform as advertised. Consumers generally do not give a lot of thought to being harmed by the purchases they make, but it is more common than you may realize. The companies that churn out the products we buy are in the business of making money, and some of them are more interested in profits than they are the safety of consumers.

The Legalities of Product Liability Claims in Waco

The products we purchase are intended for our use, and we rely upon them for all the following:

• To function as advertised
• To be reasonably safe when used as intended
• To last for a reasonable amount of time

Each of these can vary according to the product. When this isn’t the case and the consumer good in question leaves you injured instead, product liability law comes into play. 

Legal Liability 

Generally, manufacturers are held legally liable in product liability claims. The seller can, however, be held legally responsible if they engaged in some form of intentional misconduct or negligence that directly caused the harm experienced. For example, altering a product in a manner that caused it to be dangerous could shift liability to the seller.

The State of Texas employs what is known as strict liability. This means that a manufacturer can be held responsible for injuries their products cause, even if they did not engage in negligence of any kind. 

The Elements of Your Claim

The following elements must be present to bring a successful product liability claim in Texas:

• The product was defective in some way, which can be in terms of design, manufacture, instruction, or warning.
• The defect was present when the product left the manufacturer or seller.
• The defect was the direct cause of the legal damages you suffered. 
• You were using the product in question in the manner it was intended to be used or in a manner that was reasonably foreseeable.

Legal Damages

In a product liability claim, you can seek compensation for any damage to your property, your related medical expenses, any lost income, and your physical and emotional pain and suffering. An accomplished product liability lawyer will skillfully advocate for a fair settlement that addresses your complete losses. 

It Is Time to Consult with an Experienced Waco Product Liability Lawyer 

Brett Pritchard at The Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard is a diligent Waco product liability attorney who is well-equipped to guide your claim toward a favorable resolution that supports your most complete recovery. Learn more by contacting or calling us at 254-781-4222 today.