Product Liability Lawyer

Any type of product can be defective, but some tend to more often be the subject of recalls and defective product litigation than others.

Some of the most commonly defective products include: 

• Cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, and other motor vehicles
• Automobile parts, such as tires, transmissions, and brakes
• Automotive safety equipment, including airbags and seatbelts
• Motorcycle safety equipment, such as helmets
• Roadways, including those with defective designs
• Commercial trucks and commercial truck parts
• Medications and medical devices
• Children’s products, such as toys, blankets, cribs, and car seats
• Food and beverage products
• Industrial equipment, tools, and machinery
• Electronics, including personal computers, chargers, and e-cigarettes
• Household appliances, such as water heaters, washers, dryers, and stovetops
• Cleaning products, paints, solvents, detergents, dyes, and other substances
• Pesticides, including industrial and consumer pesticides

If you or someone you love was harmed by any of these or another defective product, reach out to our team at The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja, PLLC. We can review the details of your case, work to identify the liable party, and fight for the maximum compensation you are owed for your medical expenses, lost income, lost earning ability, pain, suffering, and other damages.

There is an important distinction between a product that is dangerous and one that is defective. While some products may present inherent dangers to the user, they are not necessarily defective. Instead, to be considered “defective,” a product must contain some flaw that makes it unreasonably unsafe for typical use. In other words, if a product poses an unreasonable risk of bodily injury or harm when used correctly and as intended, without modifications, it is likely defective.

For example, power tools pose certain dangers to the user. However, when these tools are used correctly, without modifications, and according to the safety instructions, users remain safe from bodily injury. But, if a power tool is designed without safety guards, or if it is missing warning labels or instructions, the user may be at an increased and unreasonable risk of injury. As such, the power tool may be considered “defective.”

Although consumer products may contain a seemingly infinite number of defects, these defects generally fall into one of three categories.

The three main types of product defects are: 

• Design Defects: When a product has a flawed design—in other words, the actual design of the product makes it unreasonably and inherently unsafe for typical consumer use—it is considered to have a design defect. Design defects affect entire lines of products, rather than individual units within a line.
• Manufacturing Defects: A manufacturing defect refers to a product that is properly designed but becomes defective when a flaw is introduced during production. For example, a product may be manufactured with missing parts, or a component may be broken or improperly installed, making the product defective.
• Labeling/Marketing Defects: Labeling defects, sometimes referred to as marketing defects, include missing safety warnings, instructions, and other labels required for the safe and proper use of a product. They also include improper marketing or false advertising of a product, for example, advertising a product for certain uses that have not been adequately tested.

If you suspect that you have been harmed by a defective product, it is important that you work with a knowledgeable product liability lawyer who knows how to determine the type of defect the product contained. This allows your attorney to identify the liable party, whether it’s the designer of the product, a manufacturer, a seller, a distributor, or some other party.

At The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja, PLLC, we have helped countless victims of defective products successfully bring claims against powerful product manufacturers and other entities who failed to prioritize public safety over their own profits. Our Houston defective product attorneys offer highly personalized legal representation and are prepared to assist you every step of the way. Reach out to us today to learn more during a free initial consultation.

When products are defective, they can (and do) cause serious accidents and injuries. In extreme cases, defective products may lead to wrongful death.

Some of the most common types of accidents caused by defective products include:

• Car, motorcycle, truck, and other vehicle accidents
• Workplace accidents
• Falls, including falls from heights and slips, trips, and falls
• Swimming pool accidents, including drownings
• Explosions and fires
• Equipment failures
• Machine entanglement
• Crush and caught-between accidents
• Aviation accidents, including airplane and helicopter crashes
• Construction accidents

These and other accidents stemming from defective products may also lead to all types of catastrophic, life-altering injuries.

Some of the common injuries caused by defective products include but are not limited to:

• Accidental amputation/loss of limb
• Head and traumatic brain injuries
• Severe burn injuries
• Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis
• Back, neck, and shoulder injuries
• Whiplash
• Broken bones/fractures
• Internal bleeding
• Organ and soft tissue damage
• Loss of hearing/hearing damage
• Eye and face injuries
• Disfigurement and scarring

Recovering from these types of injuries can be incredibly painful, emotionally exhausting, and exorbitantly expensive. You should not have to simply suffer the consequences of a manufacturer or distributor’s negligence or wrongful conduct on your own. Instead, let our Houston product liability lawyers fight to hold the responsible party accountable so that you can recover the fair financial compensation you are owed.

As your legal team, The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja, PLLC is prepared to: 

• Meet with you at no cost to listen to your story and discuss your legal options
• Fully investigate the incident that led to your injuries or your loved one’s death
• Work alongside accident reconstructionists, economists, medical professionals, and others
• Obtain expert testimony from various specialists in support of your claim
• Handle all communication with the insurance company and/or liable party on your behalf
• Aggressively protect your rights and negotiate for a fair settlement
• Prepare you and your case for litigation, if necessary, and represent you at trial
• Answer your questions and address any concerns you may have along the way

We take great pride in offering highly personalized and compassionate legal services tailored to each client’s unique needs, concerns, and goals. We recognize that no two cases are exactly alike, which is why we take the time to get to know each individual we represent, learning the ins and outs of their case and helping them work toward their legal goals.

When you trust your recovery to The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja, PLLC, you get a team that will fight for you every step of the way. We provide our legal services on a contingency fee basis, so you do not owe any upfront or out-of-pocket legal fees when you hire our firm. Instead, we only collect attorney fees and litigation-related costs if/when we secure a settlement or verdict for you.