How Our San Antonio Product Liability Attorneys Protect Your Rights

Led by Dr. Louis “Doc” Patino, Patino Law Firm has helped clients in San Antonio and the surrounding areas seek justice for injuries caused by defective products.

Dr. Patino’s background as a U.S. Army Combat Medic, combined with 20 years of experience treating patients as a chiropractor, gives him a unique understanding of severe injuries and the long-term damage they cause.

Now, as a personal injury lawyer, Doc — with the help of his team — is dedicated to helping those who are injured through no fault of their own.

We offer a free, no-obligation consultation, so you can find out if you have a product liability claim, how much you might be entitled to, and your next steps.

And, if you decide to go ahead, you’ll only ever pay legal fees if we win your case.

Pop into our office at 13974 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217 or Alamo Towers, 901 NE 410 Loop #700, San Antonio, TX 78209, call us at 855-LAW-NINJA, or send a message. If you can’t get to one of our offices, let us know — we can come to you.

What Is Product Liability?

Product liability is a rule that states manufacturers and sellers have a duty to ensure the products they create or sell are safe. These safety standards protect consumers from defects that could bring potentially dangerous or life-threatening harm. If a seller or manufacturer fails to do this and a defect causes injury, they can be held legally responsible.

In a traditional personal injury claim, you must show that the responsible party was willfully negligent. One example is a driver deciding to drink or take drugs behind the wheel, knowing full well the harm it could cause.

This isn’t the case with product liability claims, but that doesn’t mean these claims are necessarily easier to prove.

To recover compensation in a product liability claim, you must show the following:

• The product was defective
• The product defect was “unreasonably dangerous”
• The defect caused an injury while you were using the product as intended
• You haven’t altered the product in a way that could have caused the defect.

You may also be able to file a product liability claim if you can prove the manufacturer or seller breached a warranty (express or implied).

What Injuries Do Product Defects Cause?

Product defects can cause all manner of injuries, from broken bones to brain or spinal cord injuries. At Patino Law Firm, we represent clients who have sustained catastrophic injuries or lost a loved one.

Catastrophic injuries are those that have a significant or life-changing impact, such as spinal cord injuries resulting in paraplegia or quadriplegia, injuries causing ongoing and permanent neurological problems, such as a traumatic brain injury, and injuries that require amputation.

Our San Antonio product liability attorneys help individuals file product liability and wrongful death lawsuits to secure compensation. This can often be significant, as these claims typically result in ongoing medical treatment and rehabilitation and limit income potential. It’s not uncommon for people with catastrophic injuries to be unable to work again.

What Are the Three Types of Product Defects?

There are three main types of product defects: design defects, manufacturing defects, and failure to warn defects.

Design Defects

A design defect occurs when a product’s design is inherently flawed or dangerous. This type of defect can affect an entire production line, as even if the product is manufactured correctly, the defect is still present. Common examples of design defects include toys with small parts that present a choking hazard, a defective fan guard that allows fingers to become easily trapped, or a blade guard on a power tool that doesn’t adequately protect the user.

Manufacturing Defects

These occur when a product has a safe design, but a mistake during the creation or assembly process introduces the defect. Depending on the product and how it is produced, a manufacturing defect can affect just a few products or a massive production run.

An example of a manufacturing defect is food or medication being contaminated due to errors in packaging.

Failure to Warn Defects

Many products are dangerous, even if we use them as instructed. Products like hedge trimmers, drills, saws, and medication can cause severe harm if misused. Even a flat iron can cause painful burns.

While common sense should prevail in most cases, it’s not a legal defense, so products should always be accompanied by instructions and warnings educating consumers about proper use.

If they don’t, and a catastrophic injury results, our product liability lawyers in San Antonio may be able to help you recover compensation.

Contact Our San Antonio Product Liability Lawyers Today

Our product liability attorneys in San Antonio can determine whether you have a claim, as well as gather evidence to prove the defect exists and that the manufacturer or seller is liable.

We will fight to negotiate the maximum possible payout and aren’t afraid to take your claim to court if you have a strong case and are entitled to more.

Get in touch with the San Antonio Law Ninja today by calling 855-LAW-NINJA or filling in our contact form. We’re available 24/7.

Contact Our San Antonio Product Liability Lawyers Today

Our product liability attorneys in San Antonio can determine whether you have a claim, as well as gather evidence to prove the defect exists and that the manufacturer or seller is liable.

We will fight to negotiate the maximum possible payout and aren’t afraid to take your claim to court if you have a strong case and are entitled to more.

Get in touch with the San Antonio Law Ninja today by calling 855-LAW-NINJA or filling in our contact form. We’re available 24/7.

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