Each year, thousands of consumers file product liability lawsuits in the U.S. after being severely injured or after loved ones have been wrongfully killed due to defective products. In chapter 82 of The Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code, product liability action is defined as follows: “Any action against a manufacturer or seller for recovery of damages arising out of personal injury, death, or property damage that was allegedly caused by a defective product – whether the action is based in strict tort liability, strict products liability, negligence, misrepresentation, breach of express or implied warranty, or any other theory or combination of theories.”
In short, a product liability action is generally any lawsuit alleging that a given product is unreasonably dangerous or defective by design, manufacture or marketing. A design defect means there was a defect in the product from the very beginning, making the product inherently unsafe. A manufacturing defect is a problem or defect that occurs during the assembly of a product, and a marketing defect is improper labeling of the product, insufficient instructions on how to use the product or any inadequate safety warnings. In order to have success in a product liability case, a plaintiff must be able to prove fault that one of the three types of defects was the reasoning for their injury.
Product Seller vs Product Manufacturer
- A seller is the person or company in charge of distributing the product for use or consumption
- A manufacturer is the designer, formulator, constructor, rebuilder, fabricator, producer, etc. of any product or component of a product that is in the stream of commerce
Some of the more infamous product liability actions include the following:
- Ford & Firestone Lawsuits
- Asbestos Lawsuits
- Breast Implant Lawsuits
- Ford Explorer Rollover Lawsuits
- Blitz Gas Can Lawsuits
- DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuits
- General Motors Side Saddle Gas Tank Lawsuits
Contact Our San Antonio Product Liability Lawyer
Our San Antonio lawyer has experience with a variety of product liability claims including:
- Automotive Defects
- Dangerous Baby Products
- Defective Consumer Products
- Defective Industrial Equipment
- Mass Torts
- Gas Can Defects
- Rollover Accidents
- Tire Defects
Product liability lawsuits can be complex. The San Antonio product liability attorneys at Hill Law Firm Accident and Injury Lawyers have over 10 years of experience with investigating and prosecuting manufactures that have defectively designed, manufactured or marketed products that have caused serious injuries. If you or a loved one have suffered severe injuries or wrongful death due to a defectively designed part or product, hire the best personal injury attorneys in San Antonio today.  For questions or for a free case evaluation, call our San Antonio office today at (210) 899-5031!