Product Liability

Product liability law makes the manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of products responsible for delivering safe items to consumers. It also requires that the manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of defective products correct any defects revealed and make good on that responsibility.

Virginia law permits a plaintiff to file a lawsuit against the product’s designer, manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, or seller, depending on the circumstances. You do not have to be the purchaser of the product to file suit. In other words, the law is designed to assure Virginians that unsafe products have a limited shelf life, and that those who sell them can be held responsible for their wrongful, negligent actions.

If you suffer an injury because a product did not live up to its warranty, you may have a strong product liability claim. Be forewarned, however, there is a two-year statute of limitations in certain circumstances.

Fighting the responsible party, no matter how daunting it seems

Since the reputation and financial viability of a defendant in product liability cases can be at stake, it should not be surprising that they can be extremely long, complicated, expensive cases to litigate. Defendants know the risks. That is why they fight these cases vigorously. Potential plaintiffs need to be realistic about what they are getting themselves into.

The complex nature of this litigation is shown by:

• The number of experts that may be required
• The investigation that needs to be completed
• Court filings that must be made in a timely manner
• Staying within the two-year statute of limitations (if applicable)

It would behoove potential plaintiffs to seek legal advice regarding their claims from attorneys who know the law, and have a history of countering the ferociousness of defendants’ advocates. Defense strategies are created expressly to delay or derail justice being served.

The products liability attorneys of Joynes & Gaidies have the experience to guide you through a product liability lawsuit so that we can achieve the best possible outcome on your behalf.

Serving clients throughout the Tidewater Virginia area

From offices in Hampton and Virginia Beach, VA, the attorneys of Joynes & Gaidies serve the needs of clients in the Tidewater Virginia area:

If you have suffered personal, financial, and emotional injury at the hands of another, call us today at 1-800-989-4529, or contact us online for a free consultation about your needs so we can fight for you.