Victoria Product Liability Lawyer

We trust that the products we buy and use every day, from tires to tools to medical devices, are safe. When a company puts a dangerous product on the market, people get hurt. The Daspit Law Firm represents Victoria residents injured by defective products. Call (888) 273-1045 for a free consultation.

What Is Product Liability?

Product liability law lets injured people seek compensation from the companies in the chain that designed, made or sold an unsafe product.

Three Types of Product Defects

•         Design defects: the product is dangerous because of how it was designed, even when built as intended.

•         Manufacturing defects: a mistake in making a particular item makes it unsafe.

•         Marketing defects: inadequate warnings or instructions about known risks.

Why the Type of Defect Matters

Each type requires different proof, so identifying the defect early shapes the whole case.

Common Defective Products

•         Vehicle parts, tires and airbags

•         Industrial and construction equipment

•         Power tools and machinery

•         Medical devices and drugs

•         Household appliances

•         Children's products, including window cords

•         Flammable or toxic products (see chemical exposure)

Who May Be Responsible?

•         The manufacturer

•         Component part makers

•         Distributors and wholesalers

•         Retailers

Workplace Equipment

If a defective machine hurt you at work, you may be able to claim against the maker even if you have workers' compensation. See industrial accidents. 

Proving a Product Liability Case

What We Must Show

•         The product was defective or unreasonably dangerous.

•         The defect existed when it left the defendant's control.

•         The defect caused your injury.

•         You suffered damages.

Keep the Product

Do not throw away, repair or alter the product. Keep it, along with packaging, instructions, receipts and photos. It is key evidence.

Compensation

•         Medical expenses, past and future

•         Lost income and earning capacity

•         Pain, suffering and mental anguish

•         Impairment and disfigurement

•         Loss of enjoyment of life

•         Wrongful death damages when a product kills

Recalls and Related Claims

A recall can help show a hazard was known, but it does not by itself decide a case. If a product was recalled, tell your lawyer.

How Daspit Law Firm Helps

Product cases require engineers, medical experts and substantial resources. Attorney John Daspit is a former insurance defense lawyer who knows how manufacturers and insurers defend. We work on contingency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to prove the manufacturer was careless?

Not always. Many product claims focus on whether the product was defective, not on the company's state of mind. 

What if I misused the product?

Misuse can be a defense, but foreseeable use is often considered. A lawyer can review it.

How long do I have to file?

The general Texas deadline is two years, and there are time limits on how long after sale a claim can be brought.

What if the product was recalled?

A recall can support your claim. Keep any recall notices.

Can I sue the store that sold it?

Sometimes. Retailers can be responsible in some situations. 

Speak With a Victoria Product Liability Attorney

Call (888) 273-1045 or contact us online.