If a company has sent a wrong or defective product into the market, a case can be filed under the Product Liability Law. The damage can extend beyond just one household. Product liability law holds companies accountable when their goods cause harm. When many individuals suffer similar injuries from the same product, a mass tort lawsuit may be the legal path forward.
Orange Law represents clients across Texas in both individual defective product claims and large-scale mass tort actions.
What Is Product Liability?
When the use of a product causes physical injury, property loss, or financial damage to a person, product liability law makes the manufacturer or seller responsible. Such cases are filed after the product is used.
When a product is faulty, its defects fall into one of three categories:
- Design Defects: Flaws in the original blueprint of the product, making it dangerous even when used correctly.
- Manufacturing Defects: Manufacturing defects are errors that occur during the manufacturing process of a product
- Marketing Defects: This happens when a product lacks adequate instructions or safety warnings.
It is important to file a defective product claim when an injury occurs, especially when there is negligence on the part of the manufacturer.
Common Examples of Defective Product Claims
Defective products can be found in every category, so product liability cases are quite broad. They generally include:
- auto parts such as brakes or airbags that do not work properly
- prescription medicines or medical devices that pose a health risk
- home electronic items that pose a risk of burning
- Toys that create a choking risk or contain harmful chemicals.
Each defective product claim must prove that the item was unreasonably dangerous and that the defect directly caused the injury. Evidence such as expert testimony, safety reports, and product recalls often plays a major role in building a strong case.
Mass Tort Lawsuit: When Harm Affects Many
Sometimes it happens that many people are affected by a single defective product, not two, three, but thousands. Then a mass tort lawsuit is filed. The difference is that in a class action, everyone is in the same case, while in mass tort, the case of each claimant is separate, and the process happens collectively.
Mass tort cases allow for:
- Individual compensation based on personal injuries and losses
- Centralized investigation and expert analysis
- Pressure on large corporations to change dangerous practices
Common mass tort lawsuits involve pharmaceutical drugs, medical implants, environmental toxins, or widely used consumer goods. Orange Law helps clients understand the difference and determine the best legal strategy for their situation.
Why Product Liability Cases Are Complex
- Unlike straightforward personal injury claims, product liability cases often involve multiple defendants—such as designers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Each party may try to shift blame to another in an effort to avoid responsibility.
- Additionally, many companies have powerful legal teams and extensive resources to delay or deny claims. Without experienced representation, injured consumers can find themselves at a serious disadvantage.
- That’s where Orange Law steps in. We know how to handle the complexity of product liability and mass tort lawsuit cases.
- Detailed investigation of the case, technical reports and expert witnesses – all this is handled by our legal team so that it can be shown clearly that the fault was of the product and the manufacturer.
Key Damages in a Defective Product Claim
Injuries caused by defective products can go from minor to life-altering. A successful defective product claim may include compensation for:
- Emergency and ongoing medical expenses
- Lost income and future earning potential
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Emotional distress or trauma
- When the mistake is not just accidental but is done intentionally, then a claim of Punitive Damages arises.
When a client is part of a mass tort lawsuit, his compensation is calculated based on his individual losses, and there is not a single amount for the entire group.
Filing a Product Liability or Mass Tort Claim in Texas
Texas product liability laws allow injured individuals to file a claim within a limited timeframe, known as the statute of limitations. In product liability cases, the time period given is mostly 2 years from the date of injury or when the injury is identified.
Here’s what you should do if you believe a defective product harmed you:
- Preserve the Product: Do not discard the item or packaging.
- Seek Medical Attention: Document every visit and diagnosis.
- Photograph Injuries: Visual proof is helpful in court.
- Avoid Talking to the Manufacturer: Let your lawyer handle communications.
- Consult a Product Liability Attorney: An early legal review helps avoid missteps.
At Orange Law, we act quickly to secure evidence and protect your rights. The sooner you take legal advice, the stronger your claim will be.
Why Choose Orange Law for Your Case
Not all law firms understand complex matters such as product liability and mass tort. Orange Law’s entire focus is on this area, where we help clients with deep legal understanding and strong courtroom presence.
List of how we support our clients:
- Conducting product defect research and recall history
- Retaining engineers, toxicologists, or medical experts
- Taking on big corporations without backing down
- Filing claims in state or federal court as appropriate
- Pursuing full compensation, not quick settlements
Our legal team handles everything from initial filing to trial preparation. Clients receive timely updates at every stage, and the entire legal team remains in close contact with them throughout a mass tort lawsuit or defective product claim.
Recent Examples of Mass Tort Cases We Monitor
While each year brings new examples, here are some types of mass tort lawsuits that have gained traction recently:
- Talcum powder lawsuits: It is being claimed that using talc-based products can put women at risk of cancer.
- Zantac claims: Linked to potential carcinogens in ranitidine-based heartburn medications
- Hernia mesh complications: Resulting in painful revision surgeries and infections
- Chemical exposure suits: Filed by residents near industrial plants suffering from respiratory issues
Orange Law remains vigilant in identifying emerging product liability cases that may qualify as mass torts. If your injury matches an ongoing investigation, we can help you join the action with minimal delay.
Talk to Orange Law Today
Defective products don’t just fail—they injure. Filing a defective product claim or joining a mass tort lawsuit is how justice begins. Orange Law is here to help you get compensation and hold negligent companies accountable.
Call Orange Law at (713) 885-9787 and schedule your free consultation now at www.orangelaw.us. Let our experience with product liability and mass tort lawsuits work for you.
