We Hold Businesses Accountable for Selling Unsafe Products
When a business sells a product that causes serious injury, they can—and should—be held legally responsible. Whether the product was defective, improperly labeled, or dangerously marketed, Texas law gives injured consumers the right to seek compensation through a product liability claim.
At Williford Law, PLLC, we represent clients in Texas who were harmed by unsafe products sold by retailers, manufacturers, and distributors.
What Is Product Liability in Texas?
Product liability refers to the legal responsibility of sellers and manufacturers when a product causes injury due to:
- Design defects – Inherently dangerous designs (e.g., unstable furniture, toys with choking hazards)
- Manufacturing defects – Errors in assembly or production (e.g., contaminated food, faulty wiring)
- Marketing defects – Inadequate warnings or instructions (e.g., failure to list allergy risks or proper usage)
You may sue a business or manufacturer under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 82.001, which allows claims for injuries caused by defective or unreasonably dangerous products.
Who Can Be Sued for Unsafe Product Injuries?
Liability may extend across the entire distribution chain, including:
| Responsible Party | Example |
| Manufacturer | Designed or produced the defective product |
| Retailer or Store | Sold the unsafe product directly to the public |
| Distributor | Failed to inspect or remove known dangerous items |
| Importer | Shipped non-compliant foreign goods |
| Wholesaler | Allowed dangerous items to enter the U.S. market |
Even if the store didn’t make the item, they can still be held liable for putting it on the shelves.
Common Defective Products That Cause Injury
We represent clients injured by a wide range of unsafe products, including:
- Electronics that catch fire or explode
- Children’s toys with small parts or toxic materials
- Power tools or machinery without proper guards
- Household products with flammable or corrosive chemicals
- Contaminated food or beverages
- Defective exercise equipment
- Faulty ladders or furniture
- Dangerous supplements or mislabeled medications
These injuries often occur in homes, workplaces, or retail settings and may involve consumers of any age.
Types of Injuries Caused by Unsafe Products
Product defect cases often involve:
- Severe burns
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Eye or vision injuries
- Amputations or crush injuries
- Lacerations or puncture wounds
- Broken bones
- Internal injuries or poisoning
- Long-term illness from toxic exposure
We work with medical experts and product engineers to prove how the defect caused your injury and what your future recovery needs will cost.
Proving a Product Liability Case in Texas
To win a product injury case, we must show that:
- The product was defective or unreasonably dangerous
- You used the product in a reasonably foreseeable way
- The defect directly caused your injury
- You suffered measurable damages (medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering)
We also preserve the defective product, analyze packaging and instructions, and retain experts to support your claim.
Compensation You May Be Entitled To
Under Texas law, you may be eligible for:
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Disability or disfigurement
- Emotional distress
- Punitive damages (if gross negligence is proven)
We prepare each case for trial—even if it settles—so your claim has the full weight of the law behind it.
Why Choose Williford Law?
At Williford Law, PLLC, we take on businesses that sell unsafe products without adequate warnings or safeguards. We fight aggressively to hold all parties accountable and ensure your injuries are not dismissed as “user error.”
We offer:
- Strategic product liability litigation
- Immediate evidence preservation
- Access to defect engineers and safety experts
- No fees unless we win your case
