Product Liability Attorney in North Texas & Dallas, Texas
When a product you trusted with your safety fails, the consequences can be devastating. Defective vehicles, dangerous medical devices, contaminated food, faulty appliances, and unsafe children’s products injure thousands of Texans every year. The companies that made, sold, and distributed these products are legally responsible — and Ford Law holds them accountable.
Product liability cases pit individual victims against some of the largest corporations in the world. These companies have teams of lawyers and unlimited budgets to defend their products. You need an attorney who is not intimidated by corporate defense teams and who has the litigation experience to take these cases to trial if necessary.
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Texas Product Liability Law — Strict Liability
Texas applies strict liability in product defect cases. This means you do not need to prove the manufacturer was negligent — only that the product was defective when it left the defendant’s control and the defect caused your injury. Three categories of defects can form the basis of a claim:
Design Defects — The product’s design is inherently dangerous, even when manufactured correctly. A safer alternative design existed and was economically feasible, but the company chose the dangerous design.
Manufacturing Defects — The product’s design was safe, but something went wrong during production. A specific unit or batch deviates from the intended design in a way that makes it dangerous.
Marketing Defects (Failure to Warn) — The product lacked adequate warnings, instructions, or safety information. If proper warnings would have prevented the injury, the manufacturer is liable for failing to provide them.
Types of Defective Product Cases We Handle
Defective Vehicles & Auto Parts — Faulty airbags (Takata recalls), defective tires, seatbelt failures, ignition switch defects, rollover-prone SUVs, and brake system failures. Auto defect cases often overlap with car and truck accident claims.
Dangerous Medical Devices — Defective hip and knee implants, hernia mesh complications, surgical robots, pacemaker and defibrillator failures, and contaminated medical supplies.
Pharmaceutical Drugs — Dangerous side effects not disclosed to patients, contaminated medications, and drugs pulled from the market after causing widespread harm.
Children’s Products — Choking hazards, toxic materials, unstable furniture (tip-over risk), defective car seats, and toys that fail safety standards.
Household Appliances & Electronics — Fires caused by defective wiring, washing machines, dryers, hoverboards, and lithium-ion battery failures in electronics.
Industrial & Construction Equipment — Power tools, heavy machinery, scaffolding, ladders, and protective equipment that fails to perform as designed.
Food Products — Contaminated food causing illness (salmonella, E. coli, listeria), undisclosed allergens, and foreign objects in food products.
Who Can Be Held Liable?
Texas strict liability applies to every entity in the product’s distribution chain: the product designer, the manufacturer, component parts suppliers, wholesalers and distributors, and the retailer who sold it to you. This is important because it gives you access to multiple defendants and multiple insurance policies, increasing your potential recovery.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Economic Damages (No Cap): Medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, loss of earning capacity, property damage, and costs of replacement products or modifications.
Non-Economic Damages: Pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, physical impairment, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Punitive Damages: Available when the manufacturer knowingly sold a dangerous product, concealed known defects, or failed to issue recalls. Punitive damages punish the company and deter future misconduct.
Important Texas Deadlines
Statute of Limitations: 2 years from the date of injury.
Statute of Repose: 15 years from the date the product was first sold — after this, claims are generally barred regardless of when the injury occurred.
Preserve the Product: Do not throw away, return, or repair the defective product. It is the most critical piece of evidence in your case.
Why Choose Ford Law
Corporate Litigation Experience — Matthew Ford has the courtroom experience to go toe-to-toe with corporate defense teams from the largest manufacturers in the world.
Insurance Industry Knowledge — Having defended insurance companies, Ford knows how corporate defendants minimize product liability claims and how to counter those strategies.
Direct Attorney Access — You work directly with Matthew Ford from consultation through resolution.
No Fee Unless We Win — Zero upfront cost. We cover all investigation and expert expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is product liability?
Product liability holds manufacturers, distributors, and retailers responsible when a defective product causes injury. Texas applies strict liability — you do not need to prove negligence, only that the product was defective and the defect caused your injury.
Do I need to prove the company was negligent?
No. Under Texas strict liability, you must prove the product was defective, the defect existed when it left the defendant’s control, and the defect caused your injury. You do not need to prove the company knew about the defect.
Should I keep the defective product?
Absolutely. The defective product is the most important piece of evidence in your case. Do not throw it away, return it, or have it repaired. Preserve it exactly as it is and contact an attorney.
How long do I have to file a product liability claim?
Two years from the date of injury. Texas also has a 15-year statute of repose from the date the product was first sold.
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