Product Liability Lawsuits in Texas: Holding Manufacturers Accountable

Modern life depends on the products we use — from household appliances and vehicles to medical devices and power tools. We trust that these products are safe and properly tested before reaching our hands. Unfortunately, that trust is often misplaced. Every year, thousands of people in Texas suffer injuries from defective or dangerous products, ranging from faulty brakes and toxic medications to exploding batteries and unsafe children’s toys.

At Claim Wars, we believe that consumers should never pay the price for a manufacturer’s negligence. Our firm helps victims across Dallas and throughout Texas pursue product liability claims to recover compensation and hold companies accountable for the harm they cause.

This guide explains how product liability law works in Texas, what types of defects can make manufacturers liable, and how an experienced attorney can help protect your rights.

Understanding Product Liability Law in Texas

Product liability refers to the legal responsibility of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers when the products they sell cause injury or death. In Texas, companies that design, produce, or sell consumer goods must ensure that those products are reasonably safe for their intended use.

When they fail in that duty — whether through poor design, manufacturing errors, or lack of proper warnings — they can be held legally and financially responsible.

Texas recognizes three main types of product liability claims:

1. Design Defects — Flaws in the product’s design make it inherently unsafe, even if manufactured correctly.

   • Example: A vehicle with a high risk of rollover due to poor design.
2. Manufacturing Defects — Errors during production cause the product to deviate from its intended design.

   • Example: A batch of medication contaminated during manufacturing.
3. Failure to Warn (Marketing Defects) — The company fails to provide adequate warnings or instructions for safe use.

   • Example: A power tool sold without safety instructions or warnings about potential hazards.

These cases can involve anything from household products to automobiles, machinery, pharmaceuticals, and more.

Common Examples of Product Liability Cases

At Claim Wars, we’ve seen firsthand how defective products can devastate lives. Some of the most common types of product liability cases in Texas include:

• Automotive defects: Faulty airbags, defective brakes, tire blowouts, or electrical malfunctions.
• Medical devices and drugs: Hip implants, pacemakers, or prescription drugs with undisclosed side effects.
• Consumer electronics: Exploding batteries or overheating devices.
• Household products: Unsafe appliances, toxic cleaning chemicals, or defective furniture.
• Children’s products: Toys or cribs that pose choking or suffocation risks.
• Industrial equipment: Malfunctioning tools, safety gear, or heavy machinery.

In many cases, the victims had no way of knowing that the product they were using was dangerous — until it was too late.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

Product liability cases can involve multiple responsible parties, depending on the product’s supply chain. In Texas, the following entities may be held accountable:

• Designers or engineers who created the defective blueprint.
• Manufacturers that produced or assembled the product.
• Distributors and wholesalers that moved the product to market.
• Retailers that sold the defective product to consumers.

Unlike ordinary negligence cases, Texas product liability law does not always require proving intent or direct negligence. If a product is found defective and caused harm while being used as intended, the manufacturer may be held strictly liable — meaning responsible even without evidence of wrongdoing.

Proving a Product Liability Claim

To succeed in a product liability lawsuit in Texas, you must show that:

1. The product was defective.
2. The defect made the product unreasonably dangerous.
3. You used the product as intended or in a reasonably foreseeable way.
4. The defect directly caused your injury or damages.

Evidence can include expert testimony, product testing, recall notices, maintenance records, and witness statements. Claim Wars works with engineers, medical experts, and safety specialists to build strong, evidence-based claims that stand up against corporate defense teams.

Compensation Available to Victims

Injured consumers may recover compensation for both economic and non-economic losses, including:

• Medical bills and future care expenses.
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity.
• Pain and suffering.
• Emotional distress.
• Property damage.
• Punitive damages in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Texas law allows victims to hold corporations accountable not just for the harm they caused — but also to deter future negligence and protect others from similar injuries.

How Claim Wars Can Help

Taking on a manufacturer or insurance company can feel overwhelming, especially when they have teams of lawyers and unlimited resources. But at Claim Wars, we level the playing field.

Here’s what our team does for clients:

• Investigates the product’s history and design.
• Works with independent experts to identify the defect.
• Gathers documentation, photos, and witness statements.
• Handles all communication and negotiation with insurers.
• Files and litigates lawsuits if necessary.

We operate on a no-win, no-fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we win your case. Our goal is simple: ensure that victims get justice and full compensation for their injuries.

Why Product Liability Cases Matter

Product liability isn’t just about individual compensation — it’s about public safety. When companies are forced to answer for their negligence, they’re more likely to improve quality control, strengthen safety standards, and issue recalls to prevent future harm.

Every case we handle sends a clear message: Texans won’t be silent when corporations put profits over people.

Take the First Step Toward Justice

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, you don’t have to face the fight alone.

Contact Claim Wars today for a free consultation. Our team will review your case, explain your rights, and take on the manufacturers and insurers responsible for your suffering.

Because when corporations fail to protect consumers, Claim Wars steps in to fight back.