My experience with Mullens and Mullens was amazing. my attorney name is Jack Decker and he was very attentive to my needs and made sure I came out on top of this situation. I was hit from behind while stopped at a red light and the guy did not get out to check on me. When the light turned green he just drove off. Thank God a witness seen it all and took pictures and got his license plate and a picture of him. Thank you Jack you are the best! Angela H.
Exceptional experience with Mullen & Mullen Law Firm. They guided my sister through a highly complex post-accident situation without insurance, handling every aspect with remarkable expertise and professionalism. Their ability to coordinate with the hospital and navigate insurance challenges was truly impressive. Joe and his team were responsive, transparent, and deeply committed to achieving a fair outcome. Their dedication and client-focused approach made an otherwise overwhelming process seamless. Highly recommend their services without hesitation.
Mullen & Mullen was by far the best A the fastest experience in have yet had thus far. An I highly recommend future users. No hassle great communication. An at best Josh banks wants to see money in your pocket!
I appreciate Joshua and the rest of the Mullen and Mullen law firm for helping me during this time. It was definitely a process when accidents occur but this team was truly there. They communicate and educated me on the process. I really appreciate the team at Mullen and Mullen. I recommend them to anyone.
Where able to make sure everything was handled from medical and subsequent claim with my insurance company. Would recommend them to my family and friends.
This is a wonderful law firm that constantly communicates with you and breaks everything down for you. They’ve been nothing but nice to me and made sure they fought for me. Ms. Lisa and Greg are the best.
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In the last four years, our firm made Top Verdict’s “Top 50” Personal Injury Settlements in Texas list 44 times, and the “Top 100” list 70 times.
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YOU CAN TRUST OUR FAMILY TO FIGHT FOR YOURS™
If you were injured by a defective product, our skilled Dallas attorneys fight tenaciously to ensure the maximum available settlement while offering you the lowest contingency fee. We handle your case the way we would want our own case handled.
Mullen & Mullen is consistently recognized by TopVerdict for obtaining some of the largest recoveries in the entire state of Texas. In the last 4 years our firm made the Texas “Top 50 Personal Injury Settlements” list 44 times and the “Top 100” list 70 times. Our stellar results allow us to offer a below industry standard 29% pre-suit contingency fee which means more money in your pocket.
Our experienced local team has an incredibly strong work ethic and truly cares. We’ve been privileged to serve North Texas for over 43 years. This is our backyard. Call (214) 747-5240 now for a free consultation and some excellent advice.
Our Results Speak For Themselves
Gross Settlements Before Fees & Expenses
We have achieved numerous multimillion-dollar settlements across all practice areas, but we are restricted from displaying some very large results due to settlement confidentiality. Here are a few recent results without confidentiality agreements:
According to TopVerdict.com, our attorneys consistently achieve some of the highest recoveries in the state. As a matter of fact, in the last five years, we’ve made their Texas “Top” lists 105 times. We also placed on their #1 settlements list for Dallas county (in different categories) 9 times. (2025 lists not yet published). When you factor in our reduced 29% contingency fee, we are confident we will help you recover more. At Mullen & Mullen, we pride ourselves on routinely recovering full policy limits for our clients without the necessity of costly and time-consuming litigation.
We have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic technology through well-established relationships with medical doctors, surgeons, physical therapists, chiropractors, neurologists, counselors, and other healthcare providers in the entire DFW Metroplex. You receive the quality medical attention you need from local providers near where you live or work. These providers specialize in treating people hurt in accidents of all kinds and they know how to properly document injuries to meet the legal burden of proof in your personal injury case. These providers are also willing to delay billing collections until after your case is resolved so you can focus on recovering without additional stress. Physicians that don’t routinely treat accident victims as part of their practice usually turn away patients over fear of being involved in the legal process or fear of health insurance companies refusing to pay accident-related healthcare bills. Please call us at 214-747-5240 for a free consultation and some advice.
Even if you don’t have health insurance or can’t afford your deductible, Mullen & Mullen will secure you the quality healthcare and state-of-the art diagnostics you deserve with no upfront out of pocket costs.
Shane, Joseph and Regis have 104 years of combined experience practicing personal injury law. That doesn’t even include the combined experience of the attorneys that serve as of-counsel to Mullen & Mullen at no additional cost to our clients. Our firm continues to evolve, but we never forget our Core Values. We do the right thing, handle cases the way we would want our own case handled, and we truly listen to clients. We have over 40 years of local knowledge, and that matters!
Some lawyers forget that they represent the client, but we never have. Our legal team will make YOU the priority. You are the boss, and we will respond quickly to your requests for case updates and assistance. We guarantee that when you need to speak to your counsel, you will speak directly to your counsel, not to a paralegal or secretary, because that’s the way it should be.
Most firms hire an investigator to help develop evidence on your case and charge you back for that service. Our firm, however, has 2 full-time accident investigators on staff and we offer their services to you for free. This is another way we will maximize your compensation.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Video footage is worth a lot more. Our in-house videographer allows us to capture the true impact the accident has on your life beyond mere words on a piece of paper.
When necessary, Mullen & Mullen Law Firm uses cutting edge technology like 3D imaging videos to fully demonstrate the extent of our clients’ injuries to the insurance companies. This also helps maximize the value of your claim.
Mullen & Mullen’s attorneys live and work right here in Dallas, and always have. We believe in paying our success forward by helping people in the North Texas community, and are dedicated to supporting these local charities.
About Our Highly Skilled Attorneys
Shane V. Mullen, Attorney at Law
Shane V. Mullen, Managing Partner
Our Managing Partner, Shane V. Mullen, has been handling personal injury cases for 24 years. He is “Top-rated” by Thompson Reuters who named him as a Texas Super Lawyer 3 consecutive years. Shane is also a lifetime member of both the Million & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, solidifying his expertise in handling significant cases. He is also an esteemed member of Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America, further attesting to his exceptional legal prowess. Shane brings hard-won, battle born knowledge to your case.
Joseph R. Morrison, Attorney at Law
Joseph R. Morrison, Senior Associate
With 21 years of personal injury experience, Attorney Joseph R. Morrison has established himself as a highly skilled legal professional. Notably, he served as counsel of record in a case that garnered recognition from VerdictSearch.com as a top 5 Premises liability (slip and fall) verdict in Texas. The defendant in this case was a Fortune 500 company with an annual revenue exceeding 11 billion. The specific case, Jeffrey Young v. ConAgra Foods, Inc., showcased Joe’s exceptional abilities in achieving favorable outcomes.
Joe is a distinguished member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, solidifying his standing among the nation’s most esteemed legal practitioners. Furthermore, his membership in both the Million & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums further attests to his expertise in handling substantial cases.
Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Both Shane and Joseph are lifetime members of the Million & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, meaning they have each settled cases in excess of two million. This solidifies their expertise in handling significant personal injury cases.
Regis L Mullen, Attorney at Law
Regis L. Mullen, Founder
Our Founder, Attorney Regis L. Mullen, has 59 years of personal injury experience. Regis received his Admission to practice law in 1967. Previously a Litigation Supervisor at Allstate Insurance Company, he knows all the tactics liability carriers use to deny or reduce personal injury settlements. Drawing upon his profound comprehension of the inner workings of the insurance industry, Regis established a law firm dedicated to meeting the legal needs of injured individuals in North Texas.
FAQ
Below Mullen & Mullen’s attorneys in Dallas answer common questions and break down dangerous and defective product cases.
Design Defects v. Manufacturing Defects vs. Marketing Defects
A design defect can be established if there is an error in the way it was designed as opposed to how it was manufactured, i.e. an inherent flaw in the product.
You will need to establish an economically feasible and safer alternative design was available that would have allowed for the product to retain its usability and utility.
A manufacturing defect arises in how the product was made. It involves a mistake in the construction of a product and/or in the assembly of various components into the product.
A marketing defect revolves around a failure to warn of the dangers of a product or to provide instructions regarding the safe use of a product. Marketing defects are common in cases involving dangerous drugs, for example. The danger to you must be non-apparent and you must be using the product as it was intended.
You can be successful in arguing a defective product had a marketing defect even if it was designed perfectly.
About Product Liability Cases
Mullen & Mullen’s Product Liability Lawyers in Dallas Hold Companies Accountable Who Make Dangerous or Defective Items
Mullen & Mullen Law Firm can assist you in determining whether the product that injured you had a design or manufacturing defect that caused your injuries. Our dangerous and defective products attorneys have the knowledge, skills, experience, and financial stability to pursue product liability cases against companies who fail to account for safety or put profit over customer safety.
When you purchase a product you do so assuming it is safe.
Unfortunately, often companies allow dangerous or defective products into the marketplace. These products can cause consumers to suffer significant injuries or even death. This area of law is generally referred to as “Product Liability“. In Texas, Civil Practice and Remedies Code Title 4 Chapter 82 specifically refers to these cases as “products liability actions.”
Who is to blame if you are injured by a dangerous or defective product?
Several parties could be on the hook for liability including:
the company that manufactured the dangerous or defective product,
the company that manufactured a component utilized in the dangerous or defective product,
the wholesaler of the dangerous or defective product, and
the retail establishment that sold you the dangerous or defective product.
Common Types of Texas Product Liability Claims
Whether a product was defective or dangerous should be examined on a case-by-case basis. Too many products exist in the marketplace to provide a definitive list. Below, however, are some of the more common products that could be found to be dangerous or defective.
Automobile Product Liability Claims
People use automobiles every day to go about their lives. Unfortunately, we have all read news stories where car manufacturers, or a company responsible for a component utilized in an automobile, failed to make sure it was safe for use. Some common automobile defective products include:
Unintended Acceleration
Toyota has been subjected to countless lawsuits based on allegations that certain vehicle models experienced unintended and uncontrolled acceleration issues due to mechanical or electrical issues. Recently, Ford and Tesla have also had to deal with allegations of unintended motor vehicle acceleration.
Rollovers
Many automobile manufacturers have allegedly produced vehicles prone to rollovers or that were designed in a manner that failed to protect the driver and passengers in the event of a rollover. Sport Utility Vehicles and Pickup Trucks are generally more likely to rollover than standard automobiles. In many cases the roof of the automobile was not designed properly or was not structurally sound enough to protect vehicle occupants.
Tires
Unsafe tires can lead to substantial injuries. In most cases alleging defective tires, vehicles lost control and experienced a rollover due to tread separation.
Non-Functioning Seatbelt or Restraint System
Seatbelts should be designed and constructed in a manner to protect both the driver and any passengers in the event of a motor vehicle collision. Sometimes, however, restraints do not function as they should. For example, in some impacts the seatbelt release mechanism can become disengaged or unlatched – effectively rendering the driver and any passengers unbelted.
Airbag Failure to Deploy
Most cars now have airbags to help protect motor vehicle operators and passengers in the event of a collision. Often, however, airbags fail to deploy under circumstances where they should have done so.
Fires After a Traffic Collision
Due to faulty design, some motor vehicles can catch fire following even relatively moderate collisions.
Unfortunately, these post-accident fires often lead to more significant injuries than the motor vehicle accident itself.
Car Seat Product Liability Claims
Infants, toddlers, and children are very susceptible to injuries in a motor vehicle collision. Car seats should be designed to protect them in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, some car seats are defectively designed or fail to work as intended due to a manufacturing defect that prevents proper restraint.
Construction Equipment Product Liability Claims
Construction equipment is inherently dangerous and design defects or manufacturing defects can often lead to traumatic injuries or death. Components of construction equipment can fail or fail to perform to minimum standards leading to devastating results. If you were hurt in a forklift incident, crane incident, or incident involving other heavy machinery, care should be taken to verify if the occurrence due to product or component failure.
Defective Fall Protection Product Liability Claims
Workers are often required to work at great heights. Those that do rely on fall protection such as lifts and hoists. When a lift or hoist fails, traumatic injuries or death are likely. Falls should be examined to determine if the equipment utilized failed to perform as it was designed or manufactured to perform.
Boat Defect Product Liability Claims
Boats and other watercraft are similar to automobiles in that design defects and/or manufacturing defects can lead to serious injuries or death. Many times, for example, boats can flip or lose control due to the failure of a component.
Child Toy Product Liability Claims
Countless companies manufacture toys for children that are sold by wholesalers and retailers across the United States. We expect these toys to bring only joy to our children. Too often, however, toys contain a defective part or poor design that can lead to choking deaths or other injuries such as loss of eyesight.
Companies have a duty to design these products to be safe for children and to warn parents of any dangers the toy(s) might present.
Mechanical Saws and Other Tool Product Liability Claims
Mechanical saws and other power tools are also commonly implicated in Products Liability cases. Often mechanical saws, for example, have faulty guards or lack a guard that would have prevented the loss of a limb or finger.
Firearm Product Liability Claims
Guns are obviously inherently dangerous. Numerous cases exist where a firearm was not designed to prevent “drop fires” or where the safety of a handgun malfunctioned.
Asbestos Exposure Product Liability Claims
Asbestos is a known carcinogen you or a loved one may have been exposed to at work, home, or in the community.
Asbestos exposure is often the cause of a rare cancer called mesothelioma which is found in the thin membranes that line the chest and abdomen. If you or a loved one were exposed to Asbestos and developed mesothelioma, you should immediately contact us to discuss a potential recovery.
Lead-Based Paint Product Liability Claims
3 out of very 4 homes built prior to 1978 contain some amount of lead-based paint which has been shown to be harmful to both children and adults. If you or your child has been diagnosed with lead poisoning, it is imperative you speak with a product liability attorney to review potential sources of the exposure.
What Damages are Available in Product Liability Cases?
You can potentially recover the following damages if harmed by a dangerous or defective product in Dallas:
The Importance of Expert Testimony in Product Liability Case
Do you need experts to establish liability in a Texas Products Liability claim?
Yes, almost always. The use of a safety expert, design expert, or other product expert is generally needed to establish liability against the company or companies responsible for creating the dangerous product and placing it into the stream of commerce.
Are experts expensive to retain?
Yes. Most experts require an initial retainer of at least $10,000 or more.
Do your Dallas product liability lawyers front the money to retain any necessary experts?
Yes. Mullen & Mullen’s Dallas product liability attorneys, or our co-counsel, will advance the money to retain the necessary expert(s) on your case. You will have no up-front cost associated with securing expert testimony as the expenses associated with retaining the expert will be taken out of the settlement proceeds of your case.
If you lose your case, do you have to reimburse our attorneys the expenses associated with retaining an expert?
No. You will not be required to reimburse us any money for hiring the necessary expert(s) if you do not obtain a final settlement.
Initial consultations are always free with a Dallas product liability lawyer. There is never a fee unless we obtain a settlement for your defective product case.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
Call (214) 747-5240 to talk to a Dallas product liability attorney right now. We won’t put any pressure on you to hire us on the spot. Simply learn how we’ll approach your case and get some excellent free advice. Make your decision only when you feel 100% ready. Do remember though, that the Texas statute of limitations gives you just 2 years from the date of your accident to file a claim.
We’ll come to your home or hospital room if it makes it easier on you! Phone and Zoom consultations are also available. You can call us, or use the form or chat feature on this page to request a free consultation now.
Mullen & Mullen Law Firm 1825 Market Center Blvd #200 Dallas, TX 75207 (214) 747-5240 Seriously Hurt? We’ll Come to You!
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