What kinds of injuries can occur due to a defective product?

Defective products can lead to a variety of injuries depending on what kind of product is involved. Common injuries from defective products include cuts, lacerations, broken bones, and even death. When a defective product is a motor vehicle, there can be severe property damage, burns, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other types of harm due to the malfunction. In addition, consumer products such as toys, furniture, and appliances can cause dangerous falls and crush injuries. Generally, any product that does not function as expected or is unsafe in any way can contribute to serious personal harm. Defective products can also cause other kinds of harm, such as economic losses due to medical bills, lost wages, and other damages that one may incur due to the product’s fault. In South Carolina, product manufacturers may be held liable for any losses that a plaintiff can prove occurred as a direct result of the defective product, including physical and economic injuries. The purpose of Dangerous Products Law in South Carolina is to hold manufacturers accountable and provide victims with the compensation they deserve in order to make them whole again. However, it is also important to remember that defective products can cause irreversible and life-altering harm, and it is important to stay safe and read product warnings and instructions in order to avoid such risks.

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