Colonial Heights Defective Product Lawyer

There are a number of shopping centers in and around Colonial Heights. And because the area is home to more than 17,000 individuals, it’s safe to assume that hundreds of products are purchased at these centers on any given day. 

Of course, this experience is not unique to Colonial Heights. American household expenditures make up around 70% of the U.S. gross domestic product. 

In other words, most of us like to shop. And there’s nothing wrong with that!

However, when we do purchase a product, we have certain expectations. Namely, we expect that our new item will not pose a danger to members of our household. Unfortunately, that expectation is not always met, which is why defective product law is a phrase now recognized by more people than ever before.

If you or a member of your family has been harmed by a defective product, reach out to Commonwealth Law Group to contact a defective product lawyer. They can help hold the guilty party responsible and get you the compensation you deserve. 

What Virginia Law Says about Defective Products

In Virginia, you can hold a manufacturer, retailer, or distributor responsible for a defective product. Under the law, one might bring a claim because of the breach of warranty theory and/or the negligence theory. 

Your liability claim can be based on one of these three issues:

1. Inherently dangerous products
2. Defective products
3. No failure to warn

Below, we’ve provided a brief overview of each possible scenario. If you have questions, reach out to our product liability attorneys. 

Inherently Dangerous Products

Sometimes, a product is made and used correctly but is inherently dangerous. In these cases, you can hold the party responsible for designing a product that endangers its users or surrounding property. 

However, to succeed in such a lawsuit, your product liability lawyers must prove that the product is unreasonably dangerous for its intended use and/or other foreseeable uses. It must also be clear that no modifications were made to the product that could have caused the injury.

Defective Products

When you think of defective product law, this is the type of scenario that most often comes to mind. It happens when a manufacturer fails to show appropriate care in designing and producing a safe product. 

When this happens, it’s usually the case that most products produced by the manufacturer are safe but the one the plaintiff purchased was not. It could be defective because of a missing or broken part.

Failure to Warn

Not every product requires a warning label. However, if the product presents any risk to the consumer, Virginia law requires that it has both a warning label and instructions for how to safely use it.

When a manufacturer does not provide ample warning, they could be liable for any resulting damages. However, a product liability attorney must be able to prove that the manufacturer knew or should have known about the danger. 

It must also be clear that the average user wouldn’t be aware of the danger and would need notification of the inherent threat.

How a Defendant Might Refute Your Claim

Unfortunately, not every defective product case is successful. If a defendant can prove that the plaintiff knew or should have known about the danger, they might argue that the injured person assumed this risk when they used the product. 

It’s also possible to rebut a failure to warn case if it appears that the product was misused.

If you believe the defendant in your case could argue that you caused your own injuries, hire a qualified product liability lawyer right away. The sooner you start building your claim, the easier it will be to compile evidence that proves your case. 

Get Started

After you’ve been injured by a defective product, you may wonder how an attorney can help. At Commonwealth Law Group, we fully understand this area of law and how to assist people in your situation. 

We can help you get compensation to cover outstanding medical costs, lost wages, and more. Give us a call to schedule a free consultation and learn more about your legal options.