Waxahachie Product Liability Lawyer
Whether you or a loved one has been injured due to a product malfunction, let the dedicated product liability attorneys at Clay Jenkins & Associates help you get the legal representation and compensation you deserve.
A product defect can happen at any moment during the manufacturing process. Whether the manufacturer of component parts or the assembling manufacturer are responsible or the wholesaler and the retail store owner, trust our personal injury attorneys to get the bottom of your case and hold the right people accountable for your injuries!
Through the years, consumers who are gravely injured by using defective products at home and workplace have been represented successfully by product liability attorneys from Clay Jenkins & Associates.
Damages You Can Pursue in a Product Liability Case
Based on how the defective product has affected your or your loved one’s life, you could collect different damages, such as:
- Past and future medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Lost earning potential
- Disfigurement
- Funeral and burial costs, if you lost your loved one to their related injuries
Your lawyer will gather different forms of evidence to prove fault and your right to compensation. They will complete all these and other associated tasks for a contingency fee.
What Is Strict Liability?
Most of the time, a personal injury lawsuit must show that the defendant’s negligence is the primary cause of their injuries. However, that is not always the case if you have been hurt by a defective product, as you only need to meet a strict liability standard.
With the strict liability standard, you do not have to prove the manufacturer of the product that injured you was negligent in causing the defect. If you can show your injuries stem directly from a defective product, you could hold the manufacturer accountable.
There Are Different Types of Product Defects
Generally, three categories of defects could make a product dangerous. Each of these defects could serve as the basis for a personal injury lawsuit. They include:
Design Defects
A design is defective when the product is dangerous, even when it is produced without error. Design defects could be inherently flawed, or they could simply result from inadequate safety testing.
Manufacturing Defects
These defects could occur due to the lack of quality control standards or errors made during manufacturing. Any defect that occurs until the product reaches the consumer could be considered a manufacturing defect.
Failure to Warn
Some products are inherently dangerous. Others are risky if they are not used as directed. For that reason, a manufacturer must provide instructions for use and notice for any hazards. The failure to provide these notices or instructions could serve as the basis for a defective products case.
Types of Product Liability Cases We Handle
There are countless products—for either consumer or industrial use—that could have a dangerous defect. These defects can cause accidents, subject someone to harmful chemicals, or cause wounds by catching fire or exploding.
Some of the examples of product liability cases we handle include:
- Workplace products
- Farm machinery and equipment
- Seatbelt failures
- Sport utility vehicles or other vehicles
- Gas tank explosions
- Dangerous automobile design
- Asbestos or other chemical substances
- Aviation products
- Products causing burns or explosions
- Children’s toys or furniture that cause injury or death
- Household products
- Vehicle rollovers
Let Clay Jenkins & Associates Pursue Compensation on your Behalf
A product defect can cause serious, life-altering injuries. If you have been harmed by a defective product, now is the time to act. Any delay could hurt your chances of recovering financial compensation. By pursuing your case quickly, you can hold the manufacturer accountable for their dangerous product.
Clay Jenkins & Associates is here to help you seek justice for your defective product injury. We understand the complexities of these cases, and we are ready to put your experience to work for you. Reach out to our firm today for a free consultation.
