Roberts Markland LLP

The firm represents individuals, families, and businesses in serious injury and wrongful death cases. Its lawyers have more than 125 years of combined litigation experience.

What the firm does

Roberts Markland LLP focuses on civil litigation on behalf of injured people and their families, including:

• Personal injury cases
• Wrongful death cases
• Transportation and motor vehicle accidents
• Industrial plant and offshore rig accidents
• Workplace injuries
• Premises liability incidents
• Jones Act and maritime law cases
• Product liability and other defective product cases
• Medical negligence / medical malpractice cases
• Insurance bad faith claims

The firm handles matters from initial investigation through trial and, when necessary, collection on judgments.

How the firm works with clients

• The firm carefully interviews clients to understand the facts of each case.
• Attorneys and staff return phone calls and emails in a timely manner.
• Clients receive secure online access to their database of court and legal case files.
• When Roberts Markland LLP is hired, it keeps the case rather than referring it out to another firm to handle.

Roberts Markland LLP aims to "speak for" its clients against negligent individuals, companies, and their insurance carriers and to pursue the full compensation the law allows.

• Office name: Roberts Markland LLP – Houston (main office)
• Address: 2555 N MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77004
• Phone: 713-630-0900

Denver, Colorado office

• Address: 44 Cook St, Suite 410, Denver, CO 80206
• Phone: 303-422-4878

Los Angeles area office (Pasadena, California)

• Address: 2020 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
• Phone: 626-591-8911

Additional phone numbers appearing on the website

The following additional phone numbers are also listed in various contact sections and calls-to-action on the Roberts Markland LLP website:

• 936-261-7591
• 936-253-6182
• 310-439-8153

These may be used for specific campaigns or contact forms. If in doubt, callers can use the main Houston office line (713-630-0900) to reach the firm.

How to get in touch

Prospective clients can contact the firm by phone at any of the office numbers above or by using the contact forms provided on the Roberts Markland LLP website to request a free consultation about a potential case.

Lists Clinton, Houston, Pasadena, Lincoln, Los Angeles, and Denver as a location. Names California, Colorado, and Texas as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

• The firm represents clients on a contingency-fee arrangement.
• Attorney fees are contingent on obtaining a recovery in the case.
• Clients are told they "won't have to expect any hidden bills" from the firm under this arrangement.

The exact contingency percentage, how case expenses are handled, and the detailed terms of representation are not listed on the public website and would be explained directly by the firm.

Free consultations

• The firm offers free consultations for prospective clients to discuss potential cases.
• During this consultation, the legal team can explain how the contingency-fee arrangement works and evaluate whether the firm can take on the matter.

What is not specified on the website

The website does not state:

• The specific contingency percentage the firm charges
• How costs and expenses are advanced or reimbursed
• Any minimum or maximum fee amounts

People who need this information should contact Roberts Markland LLP directly for current fee terms and a complete explanation of the representation agreement.

• Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (local time)

Phone availability

• The website states that phones are open 24/7.
• This means callers can reach the firm by phone at any time, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, even though regular office hours are listed as Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

For the most up-to-date information on availability or to schedule a consultation, callers should contact the firm using the phone numbers listed in the contact details document or the contact forms on the Roberts Markland LLP website.

Under Texas product liability law, manufacturers and others in the product supply chain can be held responsible when a defective product causes injury or death. The firm's website explains that:

• It is reasonable for consumers to assume that everyday products are generally safe.
• Errors in design, production/manufacturing, or marketing/warnings can make products unreasonably dangerous.
• These problems are sometimes not discovered until after serious injuries or fatalities occur.

Types of product defects

Roberts Markland LLP describes three main types of product defects under Texas law:

1. Design defects

• A design defect makes a product unsafe even if it is flawlessly manufactured.
• Examples include:
• Toys or products for children that are inherently dangerous (for example, small parts that create choking hazards)
• Structurally unstable products, such as furniture designed in a way that makes it prone to tipping
• Products that are unduly flammable or prone to melting when used as intended
• Mechanical defects that are built into vehicles or other equipment
• To prove a design defect, an injured person must generally show that:
• A safer alternative design existed that was technologically and economically feasible when the product was made, and
• The alternative design would have prevented or significantly reduced the risk of injury while preserving most of the product's utility.

2. Manufacturing defects

• A manufacturing defect is a problem that occurs during production or quality control, so that a particular item (or batch) differs from the intended design.
• Examples include:
• A tire that suffers a catastrophic blowout not caused by a road hazard
• A car seat strap that breaks under normal use
• Food, medication, or personal care products contaminated at the factory
• In these claims, it is often important to preserve the product or other physical evidence to show the defect and link it to the injuries.

3. Failure to warn / labeling defects

• Some products have hidden dangers that must be disclosed so they can be used safely.
• A product may be defective if the manufacturer fails to:
• Provide adequate warnings of known risks
• Supply clear instructions for safe use
• Create accurate expectations about how the product will perform
• Examples include:
• Furniture that can tip over if not anchored to a wall
• Power tools that can catch long hair or clothing if misused

Strict liability and Texas time limits

The firm's materials explain that:

• Texas product liability law can impose strict liability on manufacturers and others for defective products, meaning an injured person may recover even if they were partly negligent in using the product, provided that a qualifying defect and causal link to the injury are proven.
• In general, there is a two-year statute of limitations from the date of injury (or discovery of the injury) to file a product liability claim in Texas.
• There is also a 15-year statute of repose in many product cases, after which claims may be barred if filed more than 15 years after the product was first sold.
• The site notes that some specific circumstances can affect these deadlines, so injured people should seek legal advice promptly.

Types of defective product cases handled

From its website, Roberts Markland LLP highlights experience with a range of defective product matters, including:

• General consumer product defects
• Dangerous or defective motor vehicle components (including airbags and other safety systems)
• Defective medical devices and equipment, such as:
• Ventilators
• Pacemakers
• Artificial hip replacements
• Hearing aids
• Contraceptive devices
• Insulin pumps
• Hernia mesh and other implanted devices

The firm also explains that, under the "stream of commerce" concept, multiple parties can be held liable in a defective product case, including manufacturers, distributors, marketers, and sometimes retailers.

What Roberts Markland LLP does in these cases

In defective product and product liability cases, the firm's role includes:

• Investigating how the incident occurred and whether a product defect played a role
• Identifying which type(s) of defect may be involved (design, manufacturing, or failure to warn)
• Determining which companies in the stream of commerce may be responsible
• Pursuing insurance settlements or lawsuits to seek compensation for:
• Medical costs
• Property damage
• Lost income and diminished earning capacity
• Pain and suffering and other non-economic losses

People who believe they were injured by a defective or dangerous product in Texas are encouraged by the firm's website to contact Roberts Markland LLP promptly for a free case review and consultation.

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