Your Personal Injury Law Firm for Product Liability Cases

Companies are required by law to provide reasonably safe products to consumers. When faulty products, product defects, and poorly-designed products cause injuries, injury victims may be able to recover damages for their losses. If you’ve been injured by a product, you should reach out to a lawyer as soon as possible to get started with your case.

Without legal help, your product liability claim could drag on for years, and you may not be able to access maximum compensation. Here at Crantford Meehan Attorneys at Law, our legal team is ready to fight against corporate legal teams and insurance companies to get you a fair settlement. Don’t wait to reach out for your free initial consultation.

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The Three Main Types of Product Liability

The three primary types of product liability cases include design issues, manufacturing errors, and marketing defects.

Manufacturing Defects

Manufacturing defects arise during the production process. While the design of the product might be safe, issues during production or assembly can lead to defective product injuries. If you’ve been injured, you should get help from a Charleston product liability attorney.

Design Defects

Sometimes, issues with the design can lead to an unreasonably dangerous product. The law holds companies responsible for designing products that meet industry standards. When an injury occurs due to an unsafe product, you may be able to seek compensation under South Carolina law.

Marketing Defects

If a product’s marketing fails to provide adequate warnings and instructions, injuries can occur. When inadequate safety instrutions cause injuries, the manufacturer, distributor, or another party may be liable under South Carolina product liability laws.

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When Are Companies Liable for Product Injuries in South Carolina?

Under South Carolina law, you can hold a company accountable for product injuries without having to prove negligence. Instead, there are three ways to bring a product liability case: under strict liability, negligence, or breach of warranty.

Strict Liability – A company can be strictly liable for harm if you prove that the product as sold was unreasonable dangerous and caused an injury as a result.
Negligence – If you can prove that the seller, distributor, or manufacturer acted negligently, you may be able to take legal action against them for product injuries.
Breach of Warranty – If official statements about the product are untrue, and an injury occurs as a result, that can lead to a product liability lawsuit.

Holding corporations accountable for product liability cases can be incredibly difficult. That’s why you need an attorney with specific product-area expertise to provide effective representation.

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Crantford Meehan Attorneys at Law: Your Liability Lawyer in Charleston, SC

Here at Crantford Meehan Attorneys at Law, we’re proud to help victims of product liability injuries seek fair compensation for their losses. You can count on our experience and knowledge of South Carolina courts to guide your case, and we will work tirelessly to preserve the evidence that will be essential to your case. We can work with independent expert witnesses to analyze your product defect case, and rely on expert testimony to establish fault. Our attorneys can manage your claim while you focus on recovery.

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How to File a Product Liability Claim in South Carolina

If you’ve been injured by a defective or dangerous product in South Carolina, there are steps that you can take to seek compensation for things like medical bills and reduced quality of life:

Seek Medical Attention – You will need to establish that you were injured as soon as possible. Your medical records will be important evidence.
Find a Lawyer – It’s essential that you seek assistance from a lawyer if you think you may have a product liability claim. You should find an attorney with experience with product liability cases.
File a Claim – Companies often carry product liability insurance to provide coverage in case of product injuries.
File a Lawsuit – If your claim is denied or underpaid, or the at-fault company is uninsured, you may need to file a lawsuit to seek compensation.

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Common Examples of Product Liability Claims

Unfortunately, there are many types of dangerous products that cause serious injuries for consumers every year. A few common types of product liability claims include:

Defective airbags
Dangerous children’s toys
Defective auto parts
Defective household appliances
Faulty tools
Contaminated food
Failure to warn about pharmaceutical side effects

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a product liability lawsuit in South Carolina?

In most cases of product liability in South Carolina, you will typically have three years to file a claim for injuries. Injuries from products may not be immediately apparent, so your three year time limit will start when the injury is discovered. While this might sound like a long time, the legal process is complex and slow. It’s important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible. You can get in touch with out team for legal advice. We can help you determine your deadline for filing a claim.
What compensation might I be owed for product liability?

Compensation for product liability typically falls into three categories: economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Economic damages include things like medical costs and lost wages that have monetary equivalents. Non-economic damages are more focused on impacts to quality of life and emotional health, with compensation for pain and suffering. Punitive damages, on the other hand, are only provided in certain situations involving extreme wrongdoing. If you lost a loved one due to a faulty product, you can seek wrongful death compensation for things like funeral expenses and lost support.
What can a Charleston product liability lawyer do for me?

From injuries caused by faulty products to harm from products rendered dangerous due to insufficient warning labels, if you were injured due to product liability, you should get help from a lawyer. A lawyer can investigate your case, build a strong argument for liability, and determine how much you may be owed. Your attorney can access essential evidence like medical records and expert testimony from medical professionals and safety standard professionals. We can manage deadlines and ensure all paperwork is filed correctly. The ensure your rights are protected, you need an experienced product liability lawyer.