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Faulty equipment laws, also known as product liability laws, govern the legal rights and responsibilities of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of products when their products are defective and cause harm or injuries to consumers. These laws are designed to protect consumers and ensure that they have recourse when they are injured due to the use of defective products.

Here is some general information about faulty equipment laws:

1. Types of Defects: Faulty equipment laws typically cover three types of defects:
2. Design Defects: These occur when the product’s design is inherently dangerous or flawed, making it unsafe for its intended use.
   Manufacturing Defects: These defects happen during the manufacturing process, making the product different from its intended design and causing it to be unsafe.
   Failure to Warn: This occurs when a product lacks adequate warning labels or instructions about potential risks or dangers associated with its use.
   Strict Liability: Many jurisdictions follow a strict liability standard for product liability cases. Under strict liability, the injured party does not need to prove negligence or fault on the part of the manufacturer. Instead, they only need to show that the product was defective and caused their injuries while being used as intended.
3. Negligence: In some jurisdictions, injured parties can also bring product liability claims based on negligence. This means they must prove that the manufacturer or seller was negligent in the design, manufacture, or distribution of the product, leading to the defect and resulting harm.
4. Consumer Expectation Test: One way to determine if a product is defective is the “consumer expectation test.” Under this test, a product is considered defective if it fails to perform as safely as an ordinary consumer would expect when used as intended.
5. Statute of Limitations: There is a limited time frame within which a product liability claim must be filed. The statute of limitations varies by jurisdiction, and missing the deadline can result in losing the right to seek compensation.
6. Defenses: Manufacturers and sellers may raise various defenses in product liability cases, such as claiming that the product was modified or misused, or that the injured party assumed the risk of using the product.
7. Damages: In product liability cases, injured parties may seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages resulting from the defective product.

If you believe you have been injured due to a faulty product, it’s essential to preserve the product, any packaging, and relevant documentation as evidence. Seek medical attention for your injuries, and consult with a personal injury attorney experienced in product liability cases. An attorney can help assess your case, determine if you have a valid claim, gather evidence, and advocate on your behalf to seek fair compensation for your injuries and losses.

Forklift & Industrial Equipment Failures

In Harlingen and across the Rio Grande Valley, many product liability cases involve heavy machinery and industrial equipment, such as forklifts, power tools, and construction machines. These products must meet strict safety standards. When they don’t, accidents can cause life-altering injuries, including crush injuries, amputations, and spinal trauma.

• Defective Forklift Design: Poorly designed brakes, seatbelts, or stability systems can lead to rollovers or collisions.
• Manufacturing Errors: Hydraulic leaks or electrical malfunctions may trigger sudden, dangerous failures.
• Lack of Warnings: If forklifts or industrial saws lack adequate warnings about tipping risks or pinch points, manufacturers may be held liable.

Because these machines are used daily by workers, even one defect can put multiple lives at risk.

Why You Need a Harlingen Product Liability Lawyer

Product liability claims are highly technical. Manufacturers often employ teams of engineers and insurance defense lawyers to deny responsibility. Having a local Harlingen trial lawyer on your side means:

• Immediate investigation into whether the defect was design-based or a one-off manufacturing error.
• Access to experts who can examine the product, its manuals, and its safety testing.
• Aggressive litigation if the manufacturer refuses a fair settlement.

We fight for victims injured by everything from defective forklifts to faulty consumer products. We stand up to corporations and their insurers to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and long-term care needs.

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