Who is liable if I am injured on a bicycle due to a defective product?

In South Carolina, the majority of bicycle accident cases involve a negligent party. That party is liable for any injury or damages resulting from their negligence. However, if you were injured on a bicycle due to a defective product, the liability falls to the product manufacturer or supplier. The legal doctrine of “product liability” requires that manufacturers and distributors of products – including bicycles – be held liable for any injury or damage that result from a defective product. This means that if a bicycle has a flaw that causes it to malfunction and causes an injury, the manufacturer or vendor can be held liable for the injury. Product liability may also apply to bicycle parts. For instance, if a bike chain snaps and causes an injury, the manufacturer of the bike chain can be held liable. In a product liability case, you may be entitled to compensation for the physical injuries and economic losses resulting from the defective product. To succeed in a product liability claim for a bicycle accident in South Carolina, you must be able to prove that the product was defective and that the defect was the proximate cause of your injury. You must also be able to prove the person or company responsible for selling the product, either the manufacturer or the distributor, is liable for the injury. In a product liability case, you may be able to receive compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses, loss of wages, and other expenses related to your injury. A personal injury lawyer in South Carolina can provide more information about liability for a bicycle accident caused by a defective product.

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