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Defective Products & Wrongful Death: Product Liability Cases

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Consumers have a right to expect products on the market to be safe for use. Defective products can cause serious or fatal injuries to unsuspecting users. Manufacturers and other parties along the chain of distribution may be held accountable for injuries or deaths caused by their products. If you have lost a loved one because of a defective product, you may be entitled to seek justice for your loved one and compensation for your family in a wrongful death product liability claim.

Understanding Product Liability Laws

Product liability is the term for the legal liability a manufacturer or trader incurs for producing or selling a faulty product. Any or all parties along the chain of manufacture of a defective product may be held liable for damages that the product has caused.

Product liability is typically considered a strict liability offense. To prevail, a plaintiff must prove that the product is defective, regardless of the intent of the defendant or whether the manufacturer exercised due care. A consumer product may be defective in any of three different ways:

Examples of Wrongful Death Due to Defective Products

For 2019, an estimated 36,267 consumer product-related injuries and 50,900 consumer product-related deaths were reported by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Examples of defective products that can cause death include:

Pursuing a Wrongful Death Claim in a Dallas Product Liability Case

A defective product that causes injury to users can give rise to a product liability injury claim. When a dangerous product takes the life of an individual using the product, the surviving family members of the deceased may file a Dallas product liability claim against responsible parties for wrongful death. To prevail in such a claim, you must prove that the manufacturer or trader was responsible for your loved one’s death. These cases often require the testimony of expert witnesses, such as doctors, engineers, and other professionals who are experts in product development, medicine, or other areas.

Damages available in a Texas wrongful death claim may include:

Contact The Lenahan Law Firm and Take the First Step Toward Justice

At The Lenahan Law Firm, our Dallas wrongful death lawyers can play an essential role in your wrongful death product liability case. Whether your case is resolved in negotiations or by jury verdict, we have a reputation for securing notable results for our clients.

Founding attorney Marc Lenahan has been rated 10.0 by Avvo, named among Texas Super Lawyers, and awarded membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Contact us at (214) 295-1008 if a defective consumer product caused your loved one’s death.

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