The Product Failed — And Now You're Living with the Consequences
One defective item can leave you injured, out of work, and overwhelmed — while the company that made it hides behind fine print and legal teams. Don’t let them walk away from what they caused. We fight back — one case at a time.
Houston Product Liability Lawyer
When everyday products fail, the results can be catastrophic. Defective airbags, faulty brakes, and tire blowouts can turn minor crashes into deadly auto accidents. Medical devices like hip implants or surgical mesh can cause internal injuries, infections, or even require revision surgeries. Dangerous drugs with undisclosed side effects have led to strokes, heart attacks, and permanent damage. Even common household items—like space heaters, kitchen appliances, or children’s toys—can explode, catch fire, or cause choking hazards. Industrial machines missing safety guards have crushed limbs or caused amputations, while contaminated food products have triggered severe allergic reactions or foodborne illnesses. These aren’t just accidents—they’re failures of accountability.
That’s why injured victims turn to Abogada Kim Bruno. She holds manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable when their negligence leads to serious harm. With experience in high-stakes product liability cases, Kim fights for full compensation—covering medical bills, lost income, and long-term care.
Why Do I Need a Product Liability Lawyer?
When you’re injured by a defective product, going up against manufacturers, retailers, and their insurance teams can be overwhelming. A product liability lawyer knows how to level the playing field and protect your rights. Here’s why hiring one is critical:
Complex Legal Standards
Product liability cases involve proving design flaws, manufacturing defects, or inadequate warnings—each with unique legal standards that require skilled legal interpretation.
Multiple Liable Parties
From manufacturers and distributors to retailers, more than one party may be responsible. An experienced lawyer knows how to pursue all of them.
Manufacturers Deny Responsibility
Large companies often claim their product was safe or blame the injury on user error.
Victims May Be Blamed
Defendants may argue that your misuse of the product caused your injuries, shifting blame away from them.
Evidence Can Disappear Quickly
Without early legal intervention, faulty products may be destroyed, altered, or repaired. A lawyer ensures timely preservation of evidence.
Corporate Legal Teams Fight Hard
Companies often deny responsibility or shift blame. Your lawyer protects you from being pushed into an unfair settlement.
Insurance Companies Deny Claims
Insurers often undervalue or outright deny valid product injury claims to avoid large payouts.
You Deserve Full Compensation
A product liability lawyer fights for all your losses—medical bills, lost income, future care needs, and pain and suffering.
How Abogada Kim Bruno Can Help You With Your Product Liability Claim?
When a defective product causes serious injury, you deserve more than a refund — you deserve justice. Abogada Kim Bruno holds manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable for the harm their products cause.
Investigates what went wrong — from design defects and manufacturing errors to missing safety warnings.
Handles cases involving dangerous household items, auto parts, electronics, medications, cosmetics, and more.
Works with engineers, safety experts, and medical professionals to build a strong case.
Identifies all liable parties in the supply chain, including designers, manufacturers, and sellers.
Pursues compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, permanent injury, and emotional suffering.
Takes on large corporations and insurance teams who try to deny or minimize claims.
Guides clients through complex legal filings and product recall issues.
Advocates for victims in both individual claims and larger class action cases if applicable.
Offers free consultations and charges no legal fees unless compensation is recovered.
What To Do After Getting Injured by a Defective Product
A serious car crash can leave you shaken, but the steps you take immediately after matter — both for your health and for your legal claim. Follow this checklist to protect yourself and your case:
Get Medical Help Immediately
Your health is the top priority. Seek medical treatment right away and follow all recommended care. Keep detailed records of diagnoses, prescriptions, procedures, and expenses.
Preserve the Product
Do not throw away or repair the defective product. Store it safely as evidence, along with packaging, instructions, and receipts.
Take Photos & Document Everything
Photograph your injuries, the product, the location of the incident, and any damage. Write down exactly what happened while it’s still fresh in your mind.
Avoid Giving Statements to Manufacturers
Don’t speak with company representatives or sign anything without consulting a lawyer. They may try to limit their liability.
Contact a Product Liability Lawyer
An experienced attorney like Abogada Kim Bruno can help investigate the defect, identify responsible parties, and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Categories of Product Liability Cases
Product liability claims arise when a defective or dangerous product causes harm. These cases typically fall into three main categories:
Design Defects
The product is inherently unsafe due to flawed design (e.g., SUVs prone to rollovers or unstable furniture).
Manufacturing Defects
A mistake during the manufacturing process makes the product dangerous (e.g., tainted medications or cracked auto parts).
Failure to Warn (Marketing Defects)
The product lacks proper instructions or warnings about potential risks (e.g., prescription drugs without adequate side effect disclosure).
Common Types of Product Liability Cases in Houston
In Houston, product liability cases arise when everyday consumer items cause serious injuries due to defects or safety failures. At Abogada Kim Bruno, we handle a wide range of defective product claims, including:
Defective Medical Devices
Medical implants or tools fail inside the body, leading to internal injuries, infections, or revision surgeries. For example:
Exactech hip/knee replacements (implant degradation)
Medtronic insulin pumps (incorrect dosage delivery)
Philips CPAP machines (toxic foam exposure)
Dangerous Pharmaceuticals
Prescription or over-the-counter drugs cause harmful side effects or were released without adequate testing or warnings. For example:
Zantac (linked to cancer)
Ozempic (gastrointestinal complications)
Tylenol (lawsuits over autism/ADHD in children)
Auto Defects
Malfunctioning car parts increase the risk of crashes or worsen injuries in accidents. For example:
Tesla battery fires
Ford Explorer rollovers
Takata airbags (massive recall for explosion risk)
Defective Children’s Products
Toys, car seats, and baby gear can pose serious injury risks due to choking hazards, poor design, or unsafe materials. For example:
Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play (linked to infant deaths)
Boppy loungers (suffocation risk recall)
Magnetix magnetic toys (swallowing hazard)
Household Appliance Defects
Everyday items can overheat, catch fire, or shock users due to design or manufacturing flaws. For example:
Instant Pot pressure cookers (explosions during use)
LG washing machines (detached tops)
Dyson hairdryers (short circuits/fire hazard)
Power Tool & Equipment Failures
Unsafe construction or design of tools can cause lacerations, amputations, or crushing injuries. For example:
DeWalt drills (overheating and electric shock risk)
Ryobi table saws (blade guard malfunction)
Harbor Freight jack stands (collapse hazard)
Toxic or Contaminated Food
Spoiled, tainted, or mislabeled food products may lead to food poisoning, allergic reactions, or serious illness. For example:
Daily Harvest frozen meals (linked to liver damage)
Jif peanut butter (salmonella outbreak)
Blue Bell ice cream (listeria contamination)
Cosmetic Product Injuries
Poorly tested or contaminated cosmetics can cause burns, rashes, or long-term skin damage. For example:
Johnson’s Baby Powder (asbestos-related cancer lawsuits)
Olaplex hair products (scalp irritation lawsuits)
Claire’s makeup kits (asbestos found in children’s cosmetics)
Types of Injuries Sustained in Product Liability Cases
Injuries from defective products can be severe and life-altering, especially when safety expectations are violated. Common injuries include:
Burns
From flammable materials, exploding batteries, or malfunctioning appliances.
Choking and Suffocation
Especially from defective toys or food packaging.
Fractures and Trauma
Caused by defective car parts or collapsing equipment.
Neurological Damage
From toxic exposure or recalled medications.
Organ Damage
Linked to harmful drugs, toxic chemicals, or medical device failures.
Infections and Internal Injuries
Due to unsafe implants or contaminated products.
Amputations
Often caused by unsafe machinery or power tools.
Wrongful Death
When product defects lead to fatal consequences.
Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in Houston
If you’ve been injured by a defective or unsafe product, time is not on your side. Under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003, you typically have two years from the date of the injury to file a product liability lawsuit. Failing to file your claim within this deadline can result in losing your right to pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. In some cases, such as when a dangerous product causes injuries over time, the timeline may vary, but waiting too long can severely harm your case.
To protect your legal rights, it’s essential to consult with a knowledgeable Houston product liability attorney as soon as possible. At Abogada Kim Bruno, we act fast to preserve evidence, identify all responsible parties, and make sure your claim is filed within the proper time limits.
What Compensation Can You Recover in a Houston Product Liability Case?
If you were injured by a dangerous or defective product in Houston, you may be entitled to significant compensation under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 41.001. At Abogada Kim Bruno, our experienced Houston product liability lawyer helps clients recover damages for the full scope of their losses, both economic and non-economic.
Here are the most common types of compensation available in a product liability lawsuit:
Medical Expenses
This includes ER visits, surgeries, hospital stays, prescription medications, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and long-term medical care related to the injury.
Lost Wages & Loss of Earning Capacity
You may be compensated for time missed from work due to your injury, and for any reduced ability to earn income in the future due to long-term disability.
Pain and Suffering
This covers physical pain, emotional trauma, and mental anguish caused by the defective product. These non-economic damages reflect how the injury has affected your quality of life.
Permanent Disability or Disfigurement
Compensation for lasting physical limitations, visible scarring, or impairments that impact your daily life and independence.
Wrongful Death Damages
If a loved one died due to a defective product, surviving family members can seek damages for funeral costs, loss of companionship, and future financial support.
Punitive Damages
In cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct by the manufacturer, you may be awarded punitive damages designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter future misconduct.
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