Product Liability

When you buy a product, you rightfully expect it to be safe for its intended use. Unfortunately, sometimes those expectations are not met by a product that has either a manufacturing defect (it was not made the way it was intended to be made) or a defective design (it is unreasonably dangerous as designed). When a person is injured as a result of a product that has either a manufacturing defect or a defective design, he or she might want to consider bringing a product liability claim.

Product liability claims can be brought against the manufacturer of the product, and sometimes against the store where it was purchased or an intermediate seller.

Whitehurst, Harkness, Ozmun & Brees has vast experience in representing individuals in bringing product liability claims. The firm has obtained outstanding results for clients, including the largest product liability verdict in Travis County, $13,000,000. We bring to each case the firm’s collective expertise in dealing with the complex legal and engineering aspects of this type of case. We have handled a wide variety of product liability cases, including those involving:

• Design defects in automobiles, including claims involving:
• Airbag injuries
• Seatbelt injuries
• Rollover roof crush
• Negligent placement of the fuel tank
• Parking garage gates
• Automatic door cases
• Child restraint defects
• Construction site injuries
• Software programming
• Aviation/helicopter accidents (See Aviation Accidents)
• Propane and Natural Gas Explosions (see Propane and Natural Gas Explosion Litigation)
• Malfunctioning medical devices (see Drug and Medical Device Litigation)
• Pharmaceutical products (see Drug and Medical Device Litigation)

We would welcome the opportunity to put our expertise in product liability litigation to work for you and your family. If you would like to discuss your potential product liability case with us, please contact us.

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