Product Liability Settlements in South Carolina

If you have been involved in a product liability in South Carolina, understanding how the state's personal injury laws affect your claim is essential. South Carolina follows the modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, and you have 3 years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit.

Product Liability Settlement Range in South Carolina

Nationally, product liability settlements range from $10,000 to $500,000. In South Carolina, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.

Low

$10,000

Estimated

$75,000

High

$500,000

How South Carolina Law Affects Your Product Liability Claim

South Carolina uses a modified comparative fault system with a 51% bar and does not cap non-economic damages in personal injury cases. The state historically applied contributory negligence, but adopted comparative fault in 1991. South Carolina's growing population, particularly in the Charlotte and Charleston metro areas, has increased the volume of personal injury litigation.

Under South Carolina's modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, your settlement may be affected if you share any responsibility for the accident. Your recovery will be reduced by your fault percentage, and you are barred from recovery if your fault reaches 50% or more.

Factors Affecting Product Liability Claims in South Carolina

✓Type of defect (design, manufacturing, or marketing)
✓Severity and permanence of injuries caused
✓Whether the product was used as intended
✓Number of victims affected (mass tort potential)
✓Manufacturer's knowledge of the defect
✓Recall history and regulatory compliance
✓Availability of alternative safer designs

Common Product Liability Injuries

Burns from defective electronics or appliancesChoking hazards from children's productsToxic exposure from contaminated productsInjuries from defective auto parts (tires, airbags)Surgical mesh and medical device complicationsPharmaceutical side effects and adverse reactionsElectrocution from faulty wiring or appliances

Relevant South Carolina Statutes

•S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530 (statute of limitations)
•S.C. Code Ann. § 15-38-15 (modified comparative fault, 51% bar)
•S.C. Code Ann. § 47-3-110 (dog bite strict liability)

Product Liability Claims in South Carolina Cities

If your product liability occurred in Columbia, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill, or anywhere else in South Carolina, the same state laws apply. Local court systems and jury pools can also influence settlement outcomes.

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This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.