Bell Legal Group has been an industry leader when it comes to complex product liability claims. The attorneys at Bell Legal Group are determined to help those injured by defective products and hold the companies responsible. Companies are required to produce safe consumer goods that work as intended. When defective products cause you or a loved one serious injuries, or even death, you may be eligible to file a claim.
Product liability cases are complicated but our attorneys deploy the most effective strategies to hold negligent companies accountable. Bell Legal Group believes in thorough research and utilizing scientific evidence to construct compelling cases. Our firm’s state-of-the-art Science and Research Center allows us to recreate malfunctions and accidents to aid the evidentiary process and prove each element of your claim.
If you or a loved one was recently harmed by a defective product, please contact us online or call (843) 438-7480 to share your story and start exploring your legal options. We’re here to help!
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There are three categories of defects:
Design defect. Design defects imply that the actual products were faulty or that the device was not tested properly.
Marketing defects. Also called “failure to warn,” a marketing defect occurs when a device fails to list potential side effects, or when a company fails to disclose any potential problems. Failure to warn is often cited in cases involving defective drugs or medical devices.
Manufacturing defect.A manufacturing defect is one that occurs during the building, or production, of the device. This is the rarest type of claim, but it does happen.
Common Product Liability Claims
Manufacturers must comply with industry regulations and safety standards to prevent harmful or defective products from injuring consumers. Unfortunately, many companies neglect these responsibilities and produce flawed, hazardous, or improperly labeled goods. Bell Legal Group helps those injured by various products, including but not limited to:
Medical devices
Medications
Defective car and truck parts
Defective power tools and heavy machinery
Golf carts
ATVs/Motorcycles
Personal care products
Appliances
Children’s toys and furniture
Paraquat herbicide
Proving a Product Liability Claim
Product liability cases are complex, so finding an experienced lawyer who can represent you is important. Our team will help you establish:
The product has a defect. Our attorneys will help establish that the product possesses a manufacturing defect, design flaw, or inadequate warnings or instructions.
The product’s defect resulted in your injuries. It’s crucial to establish a direct connection between the defect and your injuries, ruling out any other contributing factors. Typically, this necessitates detailing the specific sequence of events that led to your injury.
You used the product as intended. Lastly, it’s vital to eliminate the possibility that you were using the product unsafely or in a manner not intended or recommended by the manufacturer. Disregarding safety warnings or employing the product outside its intended use can negatively impact your claim.
How Long Do I Have To File a Product Liability Lawsuit?
The statute of limitations for product liability lawsuits varies from state to state and several factors can increase or shorten this timeline. Failing to file a product liability claim before the statute of limitations expires may bar you from forever bringing a claim. Due to these variables, we strongly advise you to reach out promptly after an injury.
In South Carolina, you have three years from the date of your injury, or from the date you should have reasonably known you were injured, to file a products liability claim.
Bell Legal Group is here to help you understand your legal rights and offer guidance on pursuing a potential claim caused by a defective product. Tell us your story!
J. Edward Bell III
Founder and Senior Partner
South Carolina attorney Ed Bell founded Bell Legal Group more than 40 years ago. With offices in Georgetown, SC, and Raleigh, NC, he focuses his practice on a variety of cases that range from medical malpractice, personal injury, automobile safety and defects, product liability, environmental law, police misconduct, and prison abuse.
