Williford Law | Strategic Legal Representation for Injuries Caused by Malfunctioning and Unsafe Products
You Trusted the Product. It Failed You. Now the Law Must Respond.
When you buy a product, you expect it to work, not to cause injuries, trauma, or death.
Unfortunately, faulty products make it into homes, vehicles, and workplaces far too often. Whether it’s a ladder that collapses, a scooter that loses power at high speed, or a kitchen appliance that bursts into flames, product malfunctions can cause catastrophic injuries — and change your life in an instant.
At Williford Law, we represent individuals and families in Texas who have been seriously harmed by defective, poorly manufactured, or malfunctioning products. We pursue justice, compensation, and accountability from manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and designers — wherever the failure occurred.
What Is a Faulty Product?
A faulty product fails during normal or reasonably foreseeable use due to:
- A design flaw (unsafe by nature, even if built correctly)
- A manufacturing defect (a production or assembly error)
- A failure to warn or provide instructions (missing safety info, improper labels)
If a product malfunctions and that failure causes injury, you may have a valid product liability claim under Texas law.
Examples of Faulty Product Cases We Handle
| Category | Examples of Failure |
| Tools and equipment | Saw ejections, blade detachments, overheating drills |
| Electric scooters / bikes | Battery fires, sudden shutoffs, steering or brake failure |
| Ladders / scaffolding | Collapse due to defective joints or poor construction |
| Consumer electronics | Exploding batteries, electrical fires, short circuits |
| Children’s products | Choking hazards, toxic materials, latch failures |
| Home appliances | Pressure cooker explosions, faulty heating coils, wiring fires |
| Fitness machines | Resistance band breaks, cable failures, design instability |
| Auto parts | Defective brakes, airbag misfires, steering system failure |
We focus on cases involving serious injury, permanent disability, or wrongful death.
Types of Injuries Caused by Faulty Products
- Severe burns from fires, battery explosions, or overheated devices
- Amputations or crushing injuries from ladder collapses or tool failures
- Traumatic brain injuries from falls or scooter accidents
- Fractures and spinal trauma from structural product failure
- Electrical shock injuries from exposed wiring or ungrounded products
- Vision loss or facial trauma from exploding components
- Wrongful death occurs in the most tragic cases of equipment malfunction or fire
We partner with medical specialists and forensic experts to prove both the defect and the full scope of injury.
Who Is Liable When a Product Fails?
Multiple parties can be legally responsible under Texas product liability law:
| Entity | Liability Basis |
| Manufacturer | Designed or built the faulty or dangerous product |
| Distributor / wholesaler | Shipped or supplied defective inventory without adequate testing |
| Retailer or seller | Sold a known dangerous or recalled item |
| Assembler or installer | Improperly built or installed the product, creating added risk |
| Testing / certification lab | Approved the product without proper review or ignored risk indicators |
We investigate every point in the supply chain to ensure no responsible party escapes accountability.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
At Williford Law, we build claims for maximum financial recovery, including:
- Emergency medical care and surgeries
- Rehabilitation, prosthetics, and long-term care
- Lost income and diminished earning capacity
- Disfigurement, scarring, or permanent disability
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma and loss of normal life
- Property damage (e.g., fires, structural damage from malfunction)
- Wrongful death damages for surviving family members
- Punitive damages in cases of gross negligence or willful disregard
We use engineers, product design experts, economists, and life care planners to present a complete damage model — not just for today, but for the rest of your life.
Why Choose Williford Law?
- Focused on catastrophic injury litigation and complex product liability claims
- Equipped to handle expert-heavy, high-stakes cases against major manufacturers
- Relentless in holding companies accountable for unsafe, poorly made products
- Deep commitment to client care, clear communication, and aggressive advocacy
- No win, no fee — we cover all upfront costs and only get paid when you do
Faulty products ruin lives. Our job is to make sure the company responsible pays to restore yours.
FAQs: Faulty Product Injuries in Texas
What’s the difference between “faulty” and “defective”?
“Faulty” is a general term used by consumers. “Defective” is the legal term, and it includes products that are dangerously designed, improperly built, or lacking adequate warnings.
What if I wasn’t using the product exactly as directed?
As long as your use was reasonably foreseeable, the company may still be liable, especially if the product lacked proper warnings or failed despite safety precautions.
What if the product wasn’t recalled?
A recall is not required. Many dangerous products never get recalled, and you can still file a claim based on failure and injury.
What’s the time limit to file?
Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations for injury claims. Evidence disappears fast. Contact us as soon as possible.
