Manufacturers typically make modern consumer products from thousands of interconnected parts, which all serve crucial purposes. However, when manufacturers do not properly make or install just one of those parts, the entire product may malfunction and pose a safety risk.
If you were hurt by a product with a manufacturing defect, seeking compensation under product liability law will require a slightly different approach than is needed for other types of defects. Fortunately, our product liability attorneys at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris are knowledgeable and experienced in this area of law and could help ensure your case proceeds smoothly. If you need assistance, a Galveston manufacturing defect lawyer could provide guidance and support as you pursue compensation for your injuries.
What Qualifies as a Legally Actionable Manufacturing Defect?
Products can be made or assembled incorrectly in many ways, but two types of manufacturing defects are more common than others. First, a manufacturer can poorly make a product as a whole or produce key components from inferior materials, such as a metal that lacks the right chemical makeup to withstand normal stresses during use.
Second, a product can be defective because of human error on a production line. An employee may incorrectly install key components, use the wrong type of component, or not install crucial components at all. Our Galveston attorneys could help you build a comprehensive manufacturing defect claim if one of these types of assembly errors caused you harm.
Filing a Manufacturing Defect Suit Within Applicable Deadlines
Our team could also provide assistance with constructing and formally filing a lawsuit for your injuries within the time limits set by state law. If you are familiar with personal injury law, you may already know about the statute of limitations for most claims, including those based on product liability law. According to Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, you generally have two years to file suit after initially sustaining or discovering an injury caused by another person’s misconduct.
However, there is a second deadline specifically for product liability lawsuits. Under the state’s statute of repose for defective product claims, you or your attorney generally cannot file suit in Galveston over a manufacturing error or other kind of product defect more than 15 years after you purchased the product.
Contact Our Galveston Attorneys for Assistance With Manufacturing Defect Claims
Manufacturing errors could happen anywhere, even in clean and efficiently run production facilities. These mistakes can often be resolved simply by replacing a faulty component or providing a new product. Unfortunately, some manufacturing defects may cause products to malfunction, break apart, or even injure you while in use.
If you have been harmed by a dangerous product through no fault of your own, a Galveston manufacturing defect lawyer could help you hold the manufacturer strictly liable for your injuries. Call Schechter, Shaffer & Harris today to schedule a consultation and learn more about your legal options.
