If you have been injured due to a defective product, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. Product liability cases involve situations where a manufacturer, distributor, or seller of a product is held responsible for injuries caused by a defect in the product.

Types of Product Liability Claims

Product liability claims can arise in many different situations. Common examples include:

Manufacturing Defects: These defects occur when a product is not made properly and deviates from the intended design. For example, a tire may have a defect that causes it to blow out unexpectedly.
Design Defects: These defects occur when a product is designed in a way that makes it dangerous or unsuitable for its intended use. For example, a ladder may be designed with a weak joint that makes it unstable and prone to collapse.
Failure to Warn: These claims arise when a manufacturer fails to warn consumers about a known danger associated with the product. For example, a medication may cause serious side effects if taken with certain other drugs, but the manufacturer fails to warn patients about this risk.

Product Liability Claims Involving Passenger and Heavy Truck Vehicles

Product liability claims can also involve passenger and heavy truck vehicles. These cases may include claims related to seatbelt defects, crashworthiness defects, roof strength defects, door latch defects, glazing defects, and other types of common defect claims.

Seatbelt Defects

Seatbelt defects can cause serious injuries in the event of an accident. For example, a defective seatbelt may fail to properly restrain a passenger, leading to severe head, neck, or spinal injuries. Some common types of seatbelt defects include:

False Latching: This occurs when the seatbelt appears to be properly latched but is not actually engaged. In an accident, the seatbelt may release, causing the passenger to be thrown from the vehicle.
Inertial Unlatching: This occurs when the seatbelt latch releases due to the force of the accident, allowing the passenger to be thrown from the vehicle.
Spooling: This occurs when the seatbelt webbing comes loose from the spool that it is wound around, leading to insufficient restraint in an accident.

Crashworthiness Defects

Crashworthiness defects refer to design defects in a vehicle that cause it to be unsafe in the event of an accident. These defects can include:

Insufficient Roof Strength: In a rollover accident, a vehicle with a weak roof can collapse, leading to serious injuries or death.
Fuel System Defects: In a collision, a defective fuel system can lead to fuel leakage and an increased risk of fire.
Airbag Defects: Airbags that fail to deploy, deploy too late, or deploy with too much force can cause serious injuries in an accident.

Glazing Defects

Glazing defects refer to defects in the glass used in the vehicle, including the windshield, windows, and sunroof. These defects can include:

Improper Installation: If the glass is not installed properly, it may be prone to shattering or may not be able to properly withstand the force of an impact.
Tinting Defects: If the tinting on the glass is not applied correctly, it may interfere with the driver’s visibility and increase the risk of an accident.
Weaknesses in the Glass: If the glass is not manufactured to withstand the normal wear and tear of driving, it may be prone to shattering or cracking, which can cause serious injuries in an accident.

If you have been injured in an accident involving a passenger or heavy truck vehicle, it is important to contact an experienced personal injury attorney who can help you determine whether you have a claim. Often a party may not realize that they have a potential claim against a vehicle manufacturer. It is important to contact an experienced attorney who knows what to for and how to fight the vehicle manufacturers.

Product Defects involving other products

Medical Devices:

Medical devices are products that are intended to be used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of diseases or other medical conditions. While many medical devices are safe and effective, some can be defective and cause serious injuries or even death. Common examples of defective medical devices include:

Defective hip implants that fail prematurely, causing pain and mobility issues
Surgical mesh implants that cause infections, organ perforation, and other serious complications
Defective heart devices such as pacemakers or defibrillators that fail to work properly, leading to heart attacks or other life-threatening conditions

Pharmaceutical Drugs:

Pharmaceutical drugs are products that are intended to be used in the treatment or prevention of diseases or medical conditions. While many drugs are safe and effective, some can be defective and cause serious harm. Common examples of defective drugs include:

Drugs with dangerous side effects that were not adequately warned about by the manufacturer
Drugs that were improperly manufactured, resulting in contamination or incorrect dosages
Drugs that were not properly tested for safety and efficacy before being marketed to the public

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If you or a loved one has been injured due to a defective product, don’t wait. Contact the experienced product liability attorneys at Texas Injury Advocates today to discuss your case. We have a proven track record of success in holding manufacturers, distributors, and sellers accountable for injuries caused by their products. Our attorneys have the knowledge and resources to thoroughly investigate your case and pursue maximum compensation for your damages. Call us now for a free consultation and let us help you get the justice you deserve.