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Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring their products are safe for customers to use. When they fail to meet this responsibility, manufacturers can be held liable for the damages caused. In Texas, there are three types of defects manufacturers can be held liable for:

If you have been hurt by a defective product, you must speak to a Texas product liability lawyer who has the experience and the resources to take on a deep-pocketed manufacturer. Call our El Paso personal injury law firm today for the strong representation you need.

Sadly, there are many different types of defective products that hurt people every day. These include:

These are just a few of the types of products that can cause serious injuries due to manufacturer negligence. However, any type of product can hurt consumers. Do not hesitate to seek legal advice if you have been injured by a dangerous product.

When you put your trust in us to handle your case, you can count on our skilled product liability attorneys to:

When filing a claim against a manufacturer, there are many people fighting against you. The manufacturer will certainly work against you, and the insurance company and their team of lawyers will, too. Your attorney will act as your advocate and work in your best interests to ensure your rights are protected.

It’s natural to wonder how much compensation you will receive for your injuries after an accident. Some losses, such as your medical expenses, are easy to quantify, because they have an actual dollar value. Other types of these damages include lost income, property damage, and even loss of future earning capacity if you can’t return to the same line of work afterwards.

Other types of compensation aren’t as easy to calculate. These include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and more. Although these damages are harder to compensate than others, they are nonetheless losses and you deserve to be compensated for them. Our El Paso product liability attorney can advise on the full value of these damages based on the circumstances of your case.

Another type of compensation sometimes available in personal injury claims are punitive damages. A judge may award punitive damages for gross negligence, or carelessness, on behalf of the manufacturer. These damages are not intended to compensate you for your losses. They are meant to punish the defendant for their wrongdoing and deter them from similar behavior in the future.

We trust that the products we buy are safe for use as intended, so it can be shocking when a defective product causes a serious injury. As such, it’s normal to wonder what to do and what next steps to take. Taking the proper steps, though, is the only way to protect yourself and any future claim you may file.

First, you must seek medical attention immediately.

If it is an emergency, such as poisoning from defective medication, call 911 or visit your local emergency room. Seeking medical attention right away is important because your health should always be your top priority. However, there’s another reason you should always seek medical attention. This is because if you fail to do so, the insurance company for the manufacturer will argue that you couldn’t have sustained serious injuries because you did not seek medical help for them. This can hurt your claim.

Once you’ve taken care of your health issues, you must then focus on protecting your legal rights.

Start doing this by keeping the product. This will serve as important evidence and can show that the product wasn’t designed properly or that there was a flaw in the manufacturing process. Even if you don’t know the cause of the defect, an attorney will be able to conduct an investigation to determine what the flaw was that caused your accident.

You should then also document anything you can about the product.

Make sure you write down in a journal how you came to own the product, and how the accident occurred. Writing this down will ensure that your memory doesn’t fade and that you include every detail in your claim. You should also collect sales receipts, warranties, and maintenance documentation that can help prove your claim.

While you’re journaling, also include the extent of your injuries and how they are impacting your life.

If they have kept you from enjoying the things you once loved, it’s important to include those in your journal. If you can no longer work, you should also include this in your detailed outline of your injuries, as all these details can help support your claim.

The next step is to speak to a personal injury attorney who has extensive experience successfully handling product liability cases.

Our attorneys offer a free consultation, so you can get honest legal advice with no obligation to you. If you have grounds to file a claim against the manufacturer, our attorney will help you through the entire process.

Understanding the steps that occur in a product liability lawsuit can help you feel more comfortable so you can move forward and claim the compensation you need. When you decide to file a claim, you will go through the following steps.

Our attorneys will walk you through every step of the legal process to ensure you understand what to expect.

In Texas, you have two years from the date of the accident to file your claim for compensation. This time limit is known as the statute of limitations. Although there are some exceptions to this, this time limit applies to most personal injury claims within the state. If you allow this time limit to expire, you likely won’t be able to file a claim at all.

Even when accident victims are aware of the statute of limitations, they may think they have plenty of time. The truth is, they don’t. Prior to filing, an attorney will have to conduct an investigation, determine how the product was defective, and prove the manufacturer was liable. This takes more time than people often realize, so it’s always best to speak to an El Paso personal injury attorney right away.