Defective Products Cases

Unreasonably dangerous products injure thousands of people every year.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 30 million injuries and 22,000 deaths are caused by defective products.

Product liability law governs the liability of manufacturers, designers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers of defective products. Virginia is ranked consistently by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as one of the top two or three pro-business states. One reason is that Virginia's product liability law is generally considered to favor manufacturers over injured consumers. For example, Virginia does not recognize the theory of strict liability. Thus, if you have been injured by a defective product, it is extremely important to entrust your case to an experienced products liability lawyer.

Michael Phelan is a former chairman of the Products Liability Section of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and is a sought after lecturer on products liability law. He has successfully handled cases involving defective bridge construction devices, meat grinders, products containing lead paint and other toxins, asbestos-containing products, airbags, after-market motor vehicle lift kits, dental products tainted with benzene, blood products, paint ball guns, prescription drugs, and medical devices.

Contact Michael Phelan today for your free consultation. Don't let another day pass without receiving what is rightfully yours. We are here to fight for your rights.


Mr. Phelan is the former chair of the products liability section of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. We represent business litigation cases throughout the country and the Commonwealth of Virginia, including, Richmond, Petersburg, Portsmouth, Norfolk, Newport News, Fredericksburg, Henrico, Chesterfield, Fairfax, Louisa, Charlottesville, Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Stafford, Williamsburg, New Kent, Charles City, Hanover, and Goochland.