Three things to know about dangerous products in Lee County

Lee County, SC – There are occasionally product recalls that are issued when a latent danger is found to affect users of the item. This is primarily done by the manufacturer of the product to avoid liability, as the law imposes various kinds of liability on companies that release products which cause injuries during their normal use. Anyone who is injured by the item can still possibly bring a lawsuit, as the businesses responsible for creating a dangerous product can be considered negligent or strictly liable in court. Many personal injury firms also focus on products liability cases, especially if the defect caused a car accident. 

Strict liability is possible

One type of liability that is used in many products liability lawsuits is strict liability. This means that the plaintiff only needs to show that the defendant’s product was defective in some manner and caused injuries during normal use, therefore the defendant is liable. This kind of liability provides an incentive for manufacturers to perform various kinds of research and testing to ensure that their products are safe.  

Not only the manufacturers are responsible

While many product manufacturers are ultimately responsible for releasing a dangerous item into the stream of commerce, it is also possible that other parties involved in the distribution or sale of the product can be sued as well. In practice, this tends to include businesses such as distributors and retail store fronts. 

Defective automobiles are a common reason for products liability cases

Many injury lawsuits in the United States are related to some kind of car accident. One of the most common types of product recall is when a car or other type of vehicle is found to have some kind of poor design or other problem that can result in injuries. When such a problem is discovered, the manufacturer often has to issue some kind of large scale recall where large amounts are spent to have owners of the defective model receive a free repair or replacement. However, this is often worth the expense, as a manufacturer can lose significant amounts if people are seriously injured or killed due to the problem with the car. There is also much negative publicity associated with a car that is found to have a serious defect. 

Injury attorneys in South Carolina

The Clekis Law Firm is available to assist people after any kind of accident in Lee County or other parts of South Carolina. Anyone who has questions about their services can contact the firm to schedule a meeting.

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Firm contact info:

The Clekis Law Firm

171 Church St., Charleston SC, 29401

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843-900-0000

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