A Product Liability Lawyer Can Help Prove Fault
If you have been injured due to a defective consumer product, you could be eligible for financial compensation. At Wenholz | Dow, P.C., Trial Lawyers, in Austin, TX, our product liability lawyers can represent you, hold companies accountable, and seek due compensation for your pain and suffering. Product liability law is multifaceted. Therefore, it is important to seek legal counsel to fully understand your rights if you have been injured by a defective product.
About Product Liability
Dangerous or defective products cause thousands of injuries every year. Product liability is the term used when a manufacturer, designer, or seller—or anyone in the distribution chain—is held accountable for making such a product available to the consumer. Common examples of product liability cases include automobile defects, drugs with dangerous side effects, or defective medical products.
Manufacturing companies generally have significant resources at their disposal to protect their interests. In such cases, an aggressive product liability lawyer can defend your rights and seek just compensation by proving third-party liability.
Different Categories of Product Liability
Product liability guidelines are left up to each state, and there is no federal law regarding product liability. Typically, most claims regarding defective or dangerous products can be categorized into one of three classifications: negligence, strict liability, or breach of warranty.
- Negligence: When a product is placed on the market, several different individuals are responsible for its safety. From the initial prototype design to manufacturing and distribution, each party is accountable for any injury that may occur as a result of using the product.
- Strict Liability: In cases of strict liability, if a product is deemed unreasonably dangerous, and a consumer is injured as a result of product use, the fact that the product is defective is reason enough to hold parties accountable in a court of law.
- Breach of Warranty: Simply stated, a breach of warranty occurs when a company violates their own guarantee. These claims typically arise when suppliers, manufacturers, or retailers explicitly break a promise that was previously made to the consumer. Specifically, if the product was promised to be free of defects, but defects are later discovered, a breach of warranty claim may be filed.
Dave Wenholz Explains Product Liability
If you were harmed by a defective product, you may have a product liability case on your hands. The trial attorneys at Wenholz | Dow in Austin, TX, have tried and settled product liability cases against massive corporations like Ford Motor Company and Bayer. We also have relationships with top legal experts in product liability.
Proving Fault in a Product Liability Case
If you or a loved one has been injured due to a defective product, you may be eligible for compensation. However, product liability law is complex. It can be an intricate and complicated process to prove fault. Manufacturing companies generally have significant resources at their disposal to protect their interests. In such cases, an aggressive product liability lawyer can defend your rights and seek just compensation by proving third-party liability.
If you wish to learn more about your options regarding a product liability claim, Wenholz | Dow, P.C., Trial Lawyers can provide you with expert legal counsel. By closely examining your case, our attorneys will recommend the best course of action. Oftentimes, a satisfactory settlement can be obtained so you do not have to go to trial. However, if necessary, your attorney can represent you in a court of law and fight tirelessly to secure a positive verdict.
In liability law cases, compensation is dependent on a number of factors. However, if injury was sustained, you may be able to receive recompense for medical costs, loss of wages, and pain and suffering. In the unfortunate event that a loved one was killed by a dangerous consumer product, you may be eligible to receive compensation for funeral costs and pain and suffering.
