Product Liability Lawyer Corpus Christi

No one expects a product marketed as safe to cause serious harm. When a defective product injures or kills someone, the companies that designed, made or sold it may be responsible. Daspit Law Firm represents injured people and grieving families in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, the Coastal Bend and across South Texas, and as a personal injury attorney in Corpus Christi we focus on holding large companies accountable.

What Is a Product Liability Claim?

A product liability claim seeks compensation when a defective product causes injury, illness or death. Federal agencies such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration set safety rules, but defective products still reach consumers.

Types of Product Defects

Design defects

The product's design makes it unreasonably dangerous, and a safer alternative may have been available. Our page on window cord injuries shows how this can apply to everyday household items.

Manufacturing defects

Something goes wrong during production, so a particular item differs from the intended design and becomes dangerous.

Marketing defects

The product lacks adequate instructions or warnings about risks that users would not otherwise know.

Products and Industries We Have Handled

Our team has handled claims against a range of companies, including makers of:

•         Pharmaceuticals and medical devices

•         Cars and other vehicles

•         Children's toys and car seats

•         Hazardous building materials

•         Food products

Medical and Drug Injuries

When a medication or implant causes harm, the claim may overlap with medical and pharmaceutical injuries.

Toxic Materials

Exposure to hazardous building materials or chemicals may be handled as a toxic tort claim.

How Daspit Law Firm Handles Product Cases

It can feel intimidating to face a major manufacturer, a medical provider or an insurance company. We explain your rights in plain language, then work to investigate how the product was designed, tested, labeled and sold. Thorough investigation can help reveal patterns of negligence inside a company.

We also look at the full value of your claim, including catastrophic injuries with long-term needs. If a loved one died, we can discuss a wrongful death claim on behalf of the family.

What to Do After a Product Injury

•         Get medical care and follow your doctor's advice.

•         Keep the product, packaging, instructions and receipts, and do not repair or discard them.

•         Take photos of the product and your injuries.

•         Write down what happened while you remember it clearly.

•         Avoid giving recorded statements to insurers before speaking with a lawyer.

What you do right after an accident can affect your case, so speak with an attorney early.

Talk to a Corpus Christi Product Liability Attorney

If you believe a defective product harmed you or someone you love, call Daspit Law Firm for a free case evaluation. We work on a contingency-fee basis, so our clients do not pay fees until we achieve a recovery. Contact us online to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can be held responsible for a defective product?

Depending on the facts, responsible parties may include the designer, manufacturer, distributor and retailer. Each may have played a different role in bringing the product to market. We review the product's history to identify who may share responsibility in your situation.

How long do I have to file a product liability claim in Texas?

Texas generally has a two-year limit for personal injury claims under Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 16.003. Some product claims and claims involving children can have different rules, so contact an attorney quickly to find out which deadlines may apply.

What damages may be available?

Depending on the case, damages may include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and in fatal cases, funeral costs and loss of companionship. Insurers often dispute these amounts, so see how we approach recovery from insurance companies.

Can I be part of a class action lawsuit?

When many people are harmed by the same product, a group claim may sometimes be possible. Whether it fits depends on the product and your facts. We can evaluate your situation and explain whether class action lawsuits may be an option.

How much does it cost to hire you?

Our initial case evaluation is free, and we work on a contingency-fee basis. That means you do not pay attorney fees unless we achieve a recovery for you.