Williford Law | Strategic Legal Action for Injuries Caused by Dangerous and Defective Products
When a Product Fails and You Get Hurt, It’s Time to Hold Someone Accountable
You don’t expect to get injured by something you bought. Whether it’s a tool, appliance, toy, car part, or medical device, you trust that it’s been designed, built, and tested for safety.
But when that trust is broken — and a dangerous product causes serious injury or death — the company responsible must be held accountable.
At Williford Law, we represent individuals and families across Texas in complex product liability lawsuits involving design flaws, manufacturing defects, and failures to warn. We fight for full justice because when a product causes harm, the burden should never fall on the victim.
What Is a Defective Product?
Under Texas law, a product is considered defective if it is unreasonably dangerous when used as intended or in a foreseeable manner, due to:
- A defective design (unsafe from the beginning)
- A manufacturing error (a mistake during production)
- A failure to warn (inadequate instructions or safety labels)
These defects often lead to fires, explosions, electrical burns, amputations, lacerations, crush injuries, or death.
Common Defective Product Cases We Handle
| Product Type | Common Injury Risks |
| Power tools / saws | Loss of fingers, lacerations, eye injuries, electrocution |
| Vehicle components | Tire blowouts, airbag failure, rollover due to design flaws |
| Household appliances | Electrical fires, overheating, wiring failures |
| Children’s toys | Choking hazards, toxic materials, sharp edges |
| Ladders / scaffolding | Collapse, instability, improper weight rating |
| Batteries / e-cigarettes | Explosions, chemical burns |
| Medical devices | Implant failure, migration, infection |
| Recalled items | Known dangers that the manufacturer failed to address fast enough |
We handle cases involving catastrophic injury, permanent disability, and wrongful death — and we prepare every case as if it’s going to trial.
How Do Defective Product Cases Work?
To succeed in a Texas product liability claim, we must prove:
- The product was defective in design, manufacture, or warnings
- You were using it as intended or in a reasonably foreseeable way
- The defect directly caused your injury
- You suffered measurable harm (medical bills, lost wages, pain, etc.)
We gather engineering reports, industry standards, expert testimony, and safety testing records to expose how and why the product failed — and who should be held accountable.
Who Can Be Sued in a Product Liability Case?
| Party | Legal Responsibility |
| Manufacturer | Created or designed the unsafe product |
| Distributor or wholesaler | Knew or should have known about the danger but kept selling it |
| Retailer or seller | Sold a recalled or unreasonably dangerous product without warning |
| Third-party installer | Assembled or installed the product incorrectly before sale or use |
| Testing agency | Certified safety despite serious risk or failed to test adequately |
We pursue every liable party in the supply chain to maximize your financial recovery.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
We build every claim around your true lifetime losses, including:
- Medical bills (hospital stays, surgeries, medications, rehab)
- Future treatment and long-term care
- Lost income and reduced future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Physical disfigurement or loss of function
- Home modifications, assistive equipment, or prosthetics
- Emotional distress and psychological trauma
- Wrongful death compensation for surviving family members
- Punitive damages in egregious or reckless corporate conduct cases
We also coordinate with life care planners, accident reconstructionists, and product engineers to demonstrate the full impact of your injury.
Why Choose Williford Law?
- Focused on catastrophic injury and defective product litigation
- Proven track record in high-value claims against national and international manufacturers
- An extensive network of safety, engineering, and economic experts
- Skilled at building trial-ready cases that withstand defense challenges
- Clear, empathetic communication from day one
- No upfront fees — we only get paid if we recover for you
When a product fails, your legal team cannot. Williford Law fights with precision, experience, and resolve.
FAQs: Texas Defective Product Claims
Do I need to prove the company was negligent?
Not always. Texas law recognizes strict liability, meaning if the product was defective and caused injury, the company can be held liable even without proving negligence.
What if the product wasn’t recalled?
You can still sue. Many defective products stay on the market for years before being recalled, or are never recalled at all.
What if I no longer have the product?
While it’s ideal to preserve it, you may still have a claim. We can often obtain model data, sales records, or analyze similar units.
What’s the deadline to file?
Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations from the date of injury. Evidence disappears quickly — don’t wait.
