DANGEROUS AND DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS AND PRODUCT LIABILITY IN SOUTH CAROLINA
DANGEROUS AND DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS AND PRODUCT LIABILITY LAWYER IN COLUMBIA, SC
DANGEROUS AND DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS AND PRODUCT LIABILITY
(IF YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER SUFFERED INJURY FROM A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT)
BASICS OF THE LAW:
If a product harms a person, it may have been defective and, as in any kind of negligence case, the law requires that the person at fault “make it right” or place the injured person in a position he or she would have been if the carelessness had not occurred. Products can be defective because of a manufacturing error or defect or a design defect. Further, if a reasonable warning relating to potential harm even for a sound product is not placed on the product or can not be seen, such a product may be considered defective. In products liability cases, in most instances, the injured party or person does not have to prove negligence. He or she needs to prove only that the product was defective and placed into the stream of commerce and the defect caused the damages or injuries. Products liability cases many times require experts to prove some or all the elements of the case and can be complex. If the manufacturer or distributor was also negligent, or the distributing entity was part of the distribution chain, that entity and cause of action will exist as well in products liability matter.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A CASE:
One must show either the elements of negligence and/or strict liability.
STRICT LIABILITY ELEMENTS OF A CASE:
1) a defective product placed in the stream of commerce,
2) caused (both directly and proximately) the injury (ie. Because of the defect).
WHY HIRE AN ATTORNEY?
WE DO NOT CHARGE A FEE UNLESS A RECOVERY IS MADE ON YOUR BEHALF.
The attorney will make sure that the liability side of the case (who was at fault or whether the product was defective and how it was defective) can be proven through expert opinion testimony, fact witnesses and through the existing records. Just as important, attorneys who practice in this area are experts in making sure all potentially recoverable damages are presented. Finally, attorneys know how to look for sources of insurance or assets to pay claims. Insurance laws can be complex and many times the damages an injured party has exceed the policy limits of the at fault party.
WE DO:
– DEFECTIVE OR UNSAFE PRODUCTS (PRODUCTS LIABILITY)
– NURSING HOME INJURIES
– PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS
– CAR-TRUCK AND MOTORCYCLE AND BICYCLE ACCIDENTS
– WORK PLACE INJURIES AND THIRD PARTY CLAIMS
– DOG BITES – HOMEOWNER CLAIMS AND OTHER NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS.
