Defective Workplace Products

Houston Defective Workplace Products Attorneys

Plant workers, construction workers, pipe fitters, plant operators, and other tradesmen work with heavy and dangerous products and machinery every day. When a product is improperly designed or defective, workers can become seriously injured. At The Bogdan Law Firm, we help workers who have been injured by defective products and machinery. We pursue compensation that fairly and fully helps you recover from your injuries.

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Sometimes the claim is not against the persons or companies involved with the construction or industrial work, but rather against the manufacturer of a defective product that caused the construction or industrial accident. For example, sometimes catastrophic accidents in construction sites result more from the defective design of equipment, like cranes, rather than the conduct of the contractor. Other examples of dangerous products causing construction or industrial accidents and include defective ventilating systems, defective material handling equipment like forklifts, and poorly designed machines like nail guns, corrugators, presses, or conveyors.

The Law and Defective Products

When a dangerous, defective, and/or unsafe product causes an injury or death, an attorney files a “product liability claim.” A product liability claim occurs when a product has a design or manufacturing defect or when the manufacturer provides inadequate instructions for use or insufficient warnings about the hazards a product presents. When the same product has injured a number of people, they may join together in a group or class action to pursue recovery for their injuries.

Class action lawsuits and product liability cases are more complex than other types of personal injury cases. Product liability cases usually require going after large and powerful companies, and they require tremendous investment of time and money in order to produce a result that reflects the impact the injury had on the families involved.

If you or someone you know have been injured at work by a defective product or defective machinery, contact The Bogdan Law Firm today. Many questions can be explained or explored at an initial conference. The Bogdan Law Firm does not charge for an initial conference, which can be done by telephone, email, or an office visit. At the conclusion of the initial conference, the injured person is in a better position to evaluate how to proceed. A product is found to be defective when it is poorly designed, improperly manufactured, or has other properties that result in it being unsafe. Defective and dangerous products in the workplace can result in serious injuries and fatalities. At The Bogdan Law Firm, we help individuals and families who have been affected by defective products in the workplace. These products include:

• Scaffolding
• Ladders
• Gas valves
• Electrical outlets
• Forklifts

Machines can also be unguarded or improperly guarded, leaving sharp edges exposed. This can result in amputations, lacerations, and abrasions. OSHA (the Occupational Safety & Health Administration) requires that employers provide employees an environment that is safe and free from hazardous conditions. OSHA violations, including unsafe work practices, can lead to workplace accidents.

Products Containing Asbestos

We represent individuals who have been exposed to asbestos through products and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos through working with or around:

• Boilers
• Gaskets
• Pipe coverings
• Wall board
• Joint compounds
• Shingles
• Insulation
• Ceiling and floor tiles

Our firm is skilled at uncovering the liability of each involved party. The designer, manufacturer, supplier, retailer, and insurance companies may have all played a part in the product's ultimate defect. When serious injuries and fatalities occur, negligent parties must be held accountable. Contact a lawyer from The Bogdan Law Firm to learn more about how we can help.