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Houston Manufacturing Defect Lawyer | Defective Product Claims – Gomez Law Firm
If you were injured because a product was poorly made, improperly assembled, or contaminated during production, you may have a manufacturing defect claim under Texas law.
At Gomez Law Firm, our experienced Houston manufacturing defect lawyers help injury victims hold manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable when unsafe products cause serious harm. We represent clients throughout Houston, Harris County, and across Texas in complex product liability lawsuits.
Call (713) 868 5528 or request your FREE consultation today.
Trusted Houston Product Liability Attorneys
- Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law (Texas Board of Legal Specialization)
- 25+ years of litigation experience
- Thousands of injury cases handled
- Millions recovered for Texas families
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“Gomez Law Firm took on a massive manufacturer after my injury and won. They treated me like family.”
— Robert H., Houston, TX
What Is a Manufacturing Defect?
A manufacturing defect occurs when a product’s design is safe, but something goes wrong during production, making the final product dangerous.
This may involve:
- Substandard materials
- Faulty assembly
- Contaminated ingredients
- Missing safety components
- Improper quality control
Unlike design defects (which affect every unit), manufacturing defects typically affect specific batches or individual products.
Common Products With Manufacturing Defects
Our Houston manufacturing defect attorneys regularly handle cases involving:
- Defective airbags and seatbelts
- Faulty tires and brake systems
- Contaminated medications
- Exploding lithium batteries
- Power tools with loose components
- Medical implants with material flaws
- Household appliances that overheat
- Industrial equipment with faulty wiring
Legal Elements of a Texas Defect Claim
To succeed, your lawyer must prove:
1. The Product Was Defective When It Left the Factory
The defect existed before it reached the consumer.
2. The Defect Made the Product Unreasonably Dangerous
It posed risks beyond what an ordinary consumer would expect.
3. The Defect Caused Your Injury
Medical records, engineering analysis, and product testing establish causation.
4. You Suffered Damages
Physical injury, medical costs, lost wages, or permanent impairment.
Who Can Be Held Liable?
Multiple parties in the supply chain may be responsible:
- Manufacturers
- Parts suppliers
- Assembly facilities
- Distributors
- Retail stores
- Importers
We investigate every level of responsibility to maximize compensation.
Compensation Available for Manufacturing Defect Victims
You may recover damages for:
- Emergency and ongoing medical care
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Disability or disfigurement
- Emotional trauma
- Wrongful death damages for surviving families
Real Case Results – Product Liability
- $2.6 million – Defective tire separation causing highway rollover (Harris County)
- $1.4 million – Contaminated medication injury
- $995,000 – Power tool manufacturing defect causing hand amputation
- $725,000 – Faulty battery explosion burn injury
What To Do After a Manufacturing Defect Injury
- Get medical help immediately
- Preserve the product – do NOT alter or discard it
- Photograph injuries and the product
- Save receipts, packaging, and manuals
- Contact a Houston design defect lawyer
Texas law generally allows 2 years to file a product liability claim.
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Why Choose Gomez Law Firm?
- Houston-based trial lawyers
- Product liability litigation experience
- Access to engineers & safety experts
- Proven courtroom success
- Direct attorney communication
- No upfront fees
Serving Houston & Harris County
We proudly represent clients in:
- Downtown Houston
- Galleria / Uptown
- Katy
- Sugar Land
- Pearland
- Pasadena
- Cypress
- Spring
- Memorial
- The Woodlands
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A manufacturing defect happens during production. A design defect exists in the product’s blueprint.
Yes. The product is often the most important evidence.
Generally 2 years, but exceptions may apply.
A recall strengthens your case but is not required.
Nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win.
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1613 Witte Road, Houston, Texas 77080
(713) 868-5528
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