Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Frenkel & Frenkel’s attorneys have a strong track record in handling cases involving automobile defects and are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of product liability law to ensure victims receive rightful compensation. With our dedication to advocating for individuals impacted by automobile defects, our attorneys can provide the necessary expertise and legal support to collect fair compensation for damages.If you’re looking for trusted legal representation, an experienced Automobile Defect Attorney in Dallas is ready to help you pursue justice.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
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Do I need a lawyer after an automobile defect injury in Dallas?
Yes — and time matters. Manufacturers send their own investigators and legal teams to work immediately to minimize their liability. You need an attorney who moves just as fast. Frenkel & Frenkel investigates the defect, preserves critical evidence, identifies every liable party (manufacturers, suppliers, dealerships), and handles the insurance companies — so you can focus on recovering. You pay nothing unless we win.
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Your health comes first. Get medical care right away, even if the injury seems minor. Some injuries take time to show up.
After that, try to preserve the vehicle that hurt you. Do not repair it or fix the defect. Take photos of the vehicle, the defective part, your injuries, and anything else related. Keep receipts, maintenance records, and owner’s manuals if you still have them.
Write down what happened while it is fresh in your mind. Note the date, time, and how you were using the vehicle. This information could be important later.
Then, talk to an automobile defect lawyer. There is a time limit to file a claim in Dallas. In most cases, you have two years from the date of injury. Acting sooner may help protect your rights.
Every case is different. Some cases settle in a few months. Others may take a year or more, depending on how complex they are.
A few things can affect the timeline. How serious is the injury? How many parties are involved—automaker, parts supplier, dealership? Is the evidence clear or does it need expert analysis? Was there a recall? These factors all play a role.
Our team works to move cases forward as quickly as possible. At the same time, we do not rush into a settlement that may not be fair. We keep you updated along the way so you always know where things stand.
Multiple parties may be liable:
Automaker: Defective design, inadequate warnings, failure to recall.
Parts Manufacturer: Defective components (brakes, airbags, tires, steering systems).
Distributor or Supplier: Negligent handling or failure to identify known defects.
Dealership: Selling a vehicle with known defects or ignoring recall notices.
Repair Shop: Improper installation or failure to identify dangerous conditions.
Yes, in many cases you can. Texas product liability law does not require you to be the buyer. If you were injured by a defective vehicle, you may have a claim. This is true even if someone else bought it, or if it was a gift, a rental, a company car, or a borrowed vehicle.
What matters most is that the vehicle was defective and that it caused your injury. A lawyer can look at the facts of your case and help you figure out the best path forward.
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Can I recover more compensation if multiple parties caused my automobile defect injury?
Potentially yes. Each liable party may carry their own insurance policy or assets. Identifying multiple defendants—such as the automaker, the parts manufacturer, the distributor, and the dealership—can open up multiple sources of recovery that a single-defendant case would not. This is one of the most important reasons to hire an attorney who investigates the full picture, not just the vehicle itself.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.
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Our attorneys have spent decades fighting for people hurt by defective vehicles and automotive products. We have the knowledge and resources to take on even the most complex cases against major auto manufacturers and parts suppliers.
Our founding attorneys used to defend insurance companies. Now, they use that inside knowledge to fight for injured people like you. We know the tactics companies use, and we know how to counter them.
We have recovered over $1 Billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients.* For 16 straight years, our attorneys have been named among the Best Lawyers in Dallas.
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About 67% of product liability cases end in a plaintiff settlement (industry data)
Roughly 3 million people are hurt by defective products each year in the U.S. (CPSC estimates)
Brake Defects
Sometimes the problem starts on the drawing board. If a product’s design makes it dangerous, the maker can be held accountable. Even if the product works as planned and is defect-free in its execution, if the design itself is flawed.
Airbag Malfunctions
A product can have a good design but fail or wrong during production. Errors in the factory can create serious defects that cause injury. Even if defect affects only a small portion of the batch, victims can claim damages after an injury.
Tire Defects
Companies have a duty to tell you what their products can and cannot do. If a product lacks detailed warnings, or if those warnings are too vague or hard to access, it can be considered negligent, or that long-term health problems can develop.
Steering and Suspension Failures
Seatbelts, airbags, mirrors, and other essential devices can fail. When they do, the results may be severe. Pursuit may result complications, need additional surgeries, or face long-term health problems.
Fuel System Defects
Some auto defects are better than the under used for direction. This rental vehicle hidden can often, contamination, or incorrect labeling. Pursuit have a right to expect that they are getting what they’re paying for their health.
Rollover Risks
Faulty brakes, defective airbags, bad tires, or broken steering parts can cause crashes or make them worse. Pursuit victims caught and pursue makers can be held responsible.
Seatbelt and Restraint Failures
Seatbelts, child safety seats, and other restraint systems must work as crash. When they fail, unbelt, or deploy improperly, occupants face catastrophic injury or death.
Defective brakes, brake lines, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), and master cylinders may cause accidents or make crashes worse. If a brake system failed and you got hurt, you could have a claim.
Faulty airbags that fail to deploy, deploy late, or rupture on impact may cause serious injuries or death. Takata recalls and other airbag failures are supposed to protect you, not make things worse.
Defective tire treads, sidewalls, or manufacturing flaws can lead to blowouts, tread separation, or loss of control. Tire failures at highway speeds put everyone at risk.
Power steering failures, defective steering columns, and suspension problems can make a vehicle impossible to control. If a steering or suspension defect caused your crash, the manufacturer may be liable.
Gas tank ruptures, fuel line failures, and fuel pump defects can cause fires or explosions in a crash. Victims burned by fuel system defects deserve full compensation for their injuries.
Seatbelts that unlatch, fail to lock, or tear during impact may leave occupants unprotected. Child safety seats and car seats with design or manufacturing flaws also put kids in danger.
Automobile product liability is an area of law that holds automakers, parts manufacturers, distributors, and dealerships responsible for selling defective vehicles or parts. You may have a claim if a vehicle defect injured you during normal use. The defect could be in the design, the manufacturing, or the warnings and recall notices.
Texas recognizes three types of automobile defect claims: (1) Design defects — the vehicle or part was inherently dangerous as designed, even if manufactured correctly; (2) Manufacturing defects — errors during production created dangerous flaws in specific vehicles or batches; and (3) Failure to warn — the manufacturer knew about a defect but failed to issue adequate warnings or timely recalls.
We handle all types of vehicle defect cases, including brake failures, airbag malfunctions, tire defects, steering and suspension failures, seatbelt defects, fuel system failures, rollover risks, roof crush injuries, electronic system failures, ignition switch defects, and post-crash fire cases. If a defective vehicle or part injured you, we can help.
Yes. You do not need to sue the entire vehicle manufacturer. If a specific part — such as brakes, tires, airbags, or steering components — was defective and caused your injury, you may have a claim against the parts manufacturer, the automaker, the distributor, or all of them. We investigate the full supply chain.
Multiple parties may be liable, including: (1) the automaker who designed or assembled the vehicle; (2) the parts manufacturer who made the defective component; (3) the distributor or supplier who delivered the part; and (4) the dealership that sold a vehicle with known defects or ignored recall notices. Texas law allows you to pursue all responsible parties.
Texas law generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a product liability claim. If you wait too long, you may lose your right to compensation. Some cases involve discovery rules or tolling, so it is important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.
No. In a strict product liability case, you do not need to prove the manufacturer knew about the defect or acted negligently. You only need to prove: (1) the product was defective, (2) the defect existed when it left the manufacturer's control, and (3) the defect caused your injury.
Yes. In fact, a recall is strong evidence that the manufacturer knew about the defect. If you were injured before the recall was issued, or if you were injured after the recall but before you received notice or had a chance to get it fixed, you may have a strong claim.
You can still file a claim. Texas product liability law does not require you to be the original purchaser. If a defective vehicle injured you — whether you bought it new, bought it used, received it as a gift, borrowed it, rented it, or were a passenger — you may have a claim.
You may recover medical expenses (past and future), lost wages and earning capacity, pain and suffering, disability and disfigurement, property damage, and in some cases punitive damages if the manufacturer acted with gross negligence or knew about the defect and concealed it.
