As consumers, we are conditioned to implicitly trust the products that are sold to us. In certain cases however, manufacturers and suppliers betray that trust by exposing consumers to dangerous and harmful products. These products can range from drugs to toys to industrial equipment and just about anything else sold to the public.
Product liability can stem from a defective design of a product, a manufacturers’ defect or a lack of warning or explanation of proper usage of a product. Injuries in these types of cases can include permanent impairment, loss of limbs or even death. In Virginia, those who have been injured by a product under these conditions may be able recover damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity, and permanent disability or disfigurement.
If you or a loved one have been injured by a product which you feel was defective in design, improperly manufactured or did not provide sufficient warning, you should take the following steps:
- Keep and store the product in the same condition as it was purchased or used.
- Try and recover all packaging, instructional books, warranties and receipts for the product.
- Contact an experienced attorney to discuss and review your potential claim.
In a product liability matter those that can be held liable can include the designer, the manufacturer, and the seller. These cases can be quiet complex, often needing technical and scientific examination and evaluation. You will need an experienced attorney to determine who should be held responsible for any injury that you or loved one have received from a faulty product.
We’re here to help:
If you have been injured by an unsafe or dangerous product, you owe it not only to yourself, but to the public at large, to contact an experienced legal representative. Holding designers, manufacturers and suppliers accountable for their actions is a powerful deterrent against future harm and may even alert others to unknown dangers.
The attorneys at ReidGoodwin are ready to join you in that effort. Contact us today to schedule your free legal consultation.