Kratom Product Lawsuit Attorneys in Texas

Make Hilliard Law Your First Choice for Kratom Lawsuits

Kratom-related injury lawsuits are not like ordinary personal injury claims. Because the substance is still unregulated at the federal level and is often marketed under the guise of being a safe, “natural” supplement, these cases require a law firm that knows how to take on powerful companies in emerging areas of litigation. Many firms might not be ready for that fight, but Hilliard Law is.

For decades, our attorneys have stood up to large corporations, distributors, and manufacturers that put profits over people. We bring the same trial-tested strategies, investigative resources, and tenacity to kratom product cases to prepare strong claims on behalf of injured consumers and families.

Our team is equipped and ready to:

• Investigate the full chain of liability — From the company that manufactured the kratom product, to the distributor that supplied it, to the retailer that sold it without adequate warnings, we are ready to name any party as a defendant.
• Leverage experts in medicine, toxicology, and product safety – To explain how kratom can cause life-threatening side effects and why manufacturers should have been told about the risks, we can work with third-party experts in various fields.
• Challenge misleading advertising practices – Any ad or packaging that portrays kratom as safe, natural, or beneficial while concealing its dangerous opioid-like effects could be useful evidence in a product liability claim.
• Pursue maximum compensation – We can fight for compensation that helps pay for your medical costs, lost wages, addiction treatment, or long-term health complications, or the loss of a loved one.

What Is Kratom & Why Is It Dangerous?

Kratom is a plant-based substance derived from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree, which grows naturally in Southeast Asia. In recent years, it has gained popularity in the United States to the point that it is sold in smoke shops, gas stations, and wellness stores in various forms, including powders, capsules, chews, and even vape liquids. It’s often marketed as a safe, natural supplement that can boost energy, improve focus, or relieve stress.

What many consumers don’t realize is that the FDA does not regulate kratom and it has not been proven safe for use. Despite being sold alongside vitamins and herbal remedies, kratom is fundamentally different: it contains compounds that act on the brain in ways like opioids. One of these compounds, 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), is a “novel opioid agonist” known to trigger powerful and potentially addictive effects.

Because kratom is packaged and sold under the guise of wellness and natural living, most products come with little or no warning about these dangers. The result is that unsuspecting consumers, including teenagers and people who believed they were making a healthy choice, are exposed to serious risks, including addiction, overdose, and life-threatening health complications.

Risks & Reported Side Effects of Kratom Use

The growing body of medical research and consumer reports shows that kratom is far from a harmless supplement. While it is often marketed as a natural energy booster or mood enhancer, its effects on the body can be like or worse than the dangers of opioids. For some users, even moderate use has led to severe health consequences.

Some of the most concerning risks and side effects linked to kratom include:

• Addiction and dependence – Regular use of kratom can create physical and psychological dependence, with withdrawal symptoms similar to opioids.
• Overdose and life-threatening complications – High doses or frequent use may cause slowed breathing, seizures, or fatal overdoses.
• Organ damage – Reports have linked kratom use to serious liver toxicity and kidney problems.
• Cardiovascular injuries – Increased blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms can put users at risk of heart attack or stroke.
• Psychological effects – Anxiety, irritability, hallucinations, and impaired judgment are common among those who use kratom heavily.
• Fatalities – The CDC and other agencies have connected kratom use to multiple deaths in recent years, often where kratom was combined with other substances, but sometimes as the sole factor.

Unlike approved medications, kratom products are not subject to standardized testing, labeling, or dosage regulation. That means consumers have no reliable way to know the strength or purity of what they’re taking, even when purchasing a kratom-based product off a gas station counter.

Why Product Makers Should Be Held Accountable

Manufacturers and retailers cannot claim ignorance. They know - or reasonably should know - that kratom contains opioid-like compounds that can cause serious harm. Yet, instead of warning consumers, many manufacturers and sellers continue to market kratom as a safe, natural supplement that supports energy, focus, or relaxation, while failing to warn consumers. 

There are several ways manufacturers, distributors, and retailers may be legally responsible for the harm caused by kratom products:

• Failure to warn – Most kratom products do not include meaningful warnings about risks like addiction, overdose, or organ damage. Without proper labeling, consumers are denied the chance to make an informed decision.
• Misleading advertising – Marketing kratom as a harmless herbal supplement ignores its opioid-like effects and encourages use by people who would never knowingly take a dangerous substance.
• Defective or unsafe products – Because kratom is unregulated, there is no consistency in dosing or purity. Some products are far stronger than others, while others may be contaminated or combined with additional substances.
• Reckless distribution – Kratom is sold in gas stations, convenience stores, and smoke shops without safeguards or age restrictions, making it easily accessible to anyone, including teenagers.

When companies choose profits over consumer safety, they should be held accountable. Product liability law exists to protect people from exactly this kind of misconduct. At Hilliard Law, we are committed to holding negligent companies accountable for harm caused by kratom products.

Who May Be Eligible to File a Kratom Product Lawsuit?

Because kratom has been marketed as a safe and natural product, many people who suffer harm never realize they may have legal options. If you or a loved one has been injured after using a kratom product, you may be eligible to pursue a claim against the companies responsible for putting that product on the market.

People who might have the grounds to file a kratom product claim include:

• People who were directly harmed – Anyone who has suffered medical complications such as addiction, organ damage, seizures, or hospitalization after using kratom products.
• Families of loved ones injured or killed – Wrongful death claims may be available to family members whose loved ones died as a result of kratom use.
• Parents of minors or young adults – Because kratom is often sold in convenience stores and marketed as safe, teenagers and young adults are especially vulnerable. Parents may have claims if kratom products harmed their children.
• Misled consumers – People who purchased kratom under the belief it was a harmless supplement, without adequate warnings of risks, even if they never suffered a serious health side effect.

Each case is unique, but the central issue is whether manufacturers, distributors, or retailers failed to provide adequate warnings or sold a fundamentally unsafe product. If that applies to your situation, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, addiction treatment, or the loss of a loved one.

Take Action with the Help of Hilliard Law

If you or a loved one has been harmed by kratom, get the help of a trusted team to take legal action. 

Kratom product lawsuits can be complex and multi-layered, involving scientific evidence and multiple corporate defendants who will fight to protect their profits. The fact that many kratom products are relatively new only adds to the confusion.

That’s where Hilliard Law can step in and demand justice on your behalf. Our team has the resources, experience, and determination to pursue a fair result for you and your family. We know that kratom product lawsuits are an opportunity to protect consumers, and we’re passionate about helping not just you, but anyone who might have unknowingly bought a kratom product. If you or someone you love has suffered because of a kratom product, now is the time to act.

Contact our kratom lawsuit attorneys today for a free consultation by calling (866) 927-3420. We are based in Texas, but may be able to help kratom lawsuit clients from anywhere in the U.S.