Texas Defective Product Lawyers
Our lawyers handle select product defect cases nationwide and throughout Texas.
If you have been injured by a dangerous or defective product, a product liability case can be filed against a number of different responsible parties involved in the manufacturing, marketing and sale of the dangerous product involved. Companies responsible in any given case may include a manufacturer of component parts, an assembling manufacturer, the wholesaler and the retail seller. Pierce M. Adkins regularly confronts some of the largest corporations in America and abroad in pursuit of fair compensation for clients who have suffered serious or catastrophic injury, including traumatic brain injury (TBI) and/or spinal cord injury. Automotive manufacturers are huge corporations. They have in-house legal counsel, a seemingly endless supply of money to litigate cases, scores of engineers, and extensive intellectual and economic resources to defend against your claim. That is why in order to bring a successful car defect claim, your injuries need to be significant. If they are not, the amount of money spent on litigation would greatly exceed your financial recovery. Mr. Adkins' has successfully negotiated settlements for millions of dollars for products liability and premise liability cases.
Houston Auto Defect Injury Lawyers
Recent high-profile recalls from the likes of Volvo, General Motors and other automakers have resulted in many dangerous vehicles being on the road today. Driving is dangerous enough without having to worry that our cars — or their parts — may injure us. Yet, thousands of people are injured every year because of defective automobiles. At Adkins Law Firm, our auto defect personal injury and property damage attorneys can help the victims of serious automobile accidents and defects recover compensation from those companies that caused their injuries. When you go head-to-head with large auto companies like Ford and General Motors, you must be prepared to face aggressive defense lawyers who will stop at nothing to protect the company's reputation. We are not intimidated by these lawyers. We have experience fighting against some of the largest auto manufacturing corporations in the United States and abroad. We are ready to handle any type of auto defect case, including cases involving defective seat belts, air bag failure, tire blowouts, and defective brakes and accelerators. Contact our law office to schedule a free initial consultation if you or a family member has been injured while using a defective product. We are willing to handle many types of product liability cases matters causing bodily injury, death or property losses, including:
- Vehicle steering defects such as the Volvo Steering Recall
- GM Ignition switch defects
- Airbag defects like the Takata Airbag recall
- ATV defects and recalls
- Auto tire recalls
- Electrical defects causing fires, Ford Speed Control Deactivation Switch (SCDS)Fires
- Accelerator and brake recalls causing the loss of control while driving, such as Toyota recall
- SUV defects causing rollovers
- Fuel tank defects like the Chrysler Jeep recalls
- Motorcycle defects
- Motorhome and RV defects causing wrecks or fires
Post-Recall Rights
Since the mid-1960s, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recalled millions of motor vehicles and equipment because of safety-related auto defects or because they were not manufactured according to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Recall remedies do not affect your remaining legal rights. Despite government regulation of motor vehicle design and manufacturing, cars, trucks and automotive parts are frequently recalled because of defects, including defective design and manufacturing defects. Some auto defects never result in recalls despite causing serious accidents. Typically, car manufacturers can choose from three recall remedies depending on the nature of the defect.
- Repair the defect free of charge
- Replace your car or equipment free of charge
- Refund your purchase (minus a certain amount for depreciation)
Unfortunately, the system cannot remove every faulty motor vehicle or defective automotive part from the road before serious accidents occur. As a result, most recalls are initiated after many people have already died or been injured in accidents that are attributed to defective auto parts or designs. People who are injured because of auto defects in Texas, or the families of those who are killed in accidents caused by defects, have the right to seek compensation for their losses. If you or a loved one are injured due to a car or car equipment defect the manufacturer may and should be sued. These lawsuits can recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages from time off work, and other injury damages.
To assist us in evaluating your vehicle defect case and to get the most out of your initial consultation with one of our attorneys, we ask that you please have certain needed information available as follows:
- Date and Approximate Time of the Incident
- Make, Model, Year of the Vehicle
- VIN # if of the Vehicle
- Location of Incident
- Whether Vehicle has been parked or moved
- Current Location of Vehicle
- Whether Vehicle has been Parked or Moved
- Entity in Possession of Vehicle
- Type of Personal Injury Suffered
- Medical Expenses Incurred
- Description Damage to Other Property
- Description of Other Harms or Losses
- Lost Wages, if any
- Police Report or Fire Report
- Recall Notice, if received
- Contact information for Insurance Company
- Amount of Insurance Claims Filed or Paid
Other Dangerous Product Cases
Most products have the potential to cause significant injuries. Our firm in Houston, Texas has handled a great number of defective product cases that have involved a variety of dangerous design defects, manufacturing defects and marketing defects aside from automotive defect cases. A list of some of the defective product cases in which one or more of our attorneys have been involved is as follows:
- 3M’s Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs™ Defects
- Household appliance defects
- Refrigerator fires
- Dryer firers
- Safety equipment & helmet design
- Household products
- Bicycle design
- Boat defects and other personal watercraft defects
- Swimming pools and diving boards
Contact an Experienced Texas Product Liability Attorney today at Adkins Law Firm in Houston, Texas. Mr. Adkins has successfully represented numerous victims of defective products throughout the United States. If you are injured by a dangerous or defective product, you need to know your rights. Contact us online or call 713-574-5558 or toll free 855-801-8770 for a free initial consultation.