What Is a Product Liability Lawyers in Myrtle Beach, SC Case?

Roden Law represents people injured by dangerous and defective products in Myrtle Beach and across the Grand Strand — Murrells Inlet, Conway, Surfside Beach, Pawleys Island, and Georgetown. When a product fails, the manufacturer, distributor, and retailer can all be held responsible, and South Carolina lets you pursue them under strict liability, negligence, and warranty […]

— Reviewed by Graeham C. Gillin, Partner, COO at Roden Law

Key Takeaways

If you were injured in a product liability in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, you generally have 3 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit (S.C. Code § 15-3-530). South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule — you can still recover as long as you are Modified — recover if less than 51% at fault, with your award reduced by your percentage of fault. There is no cap on compensatory damages in an ordinary South Carolina injury case. Roden Law represents Myrtle Beach injury victims on a contingency fee: the consultation is free and there is no fee unless we win.

Roden Law represents people injured by dangerous and defective products in Myrtle Beach and across the Grand Strand — Murrells Inlet, Conway, Surfside Beach, Pawleys Island, and Georgetown. When a product fails, the manufacturer, distributor, and retailer can all be held responsible, and South Carolina lets you pursue them under strict liability, negligence, and warranty theories. We handle every case on a contingency fee basis: you pay nothing unless we win. Roden Law has recovered more than $300 million for injured clients across Georgia and South Carolina and holds a 4.9-star average from hundreds of client reviews. Call (843) 612-1980 for a free, confidential case review.

Why Choose Roden Law for a Grand Strand Product Liability Claim

Product cases are among the most technical injury claims — they require engineering analysis, preservation of the defective product, and manufacturers with deep-pocketed national defense counsel. What separates Roden Law is direct attorney involvement paired with the engineering and safety experts needed to prove the defect. We prepare Horry County cases for the courthouse in Conway and handle Georgetown County matters as well.

  • No fee unless we win — free consultation and no out-of-pocket cost to investigate your claim.
  • Preserve the evidence — we move quickly to secure the product itself, which is often the single most important piece of proof.
  • Experts on defect and causation — engineers and safety specialists to establish a manufacturing, design, or warning defect.

Grand Strand Product Liability Cases We Handle

The Grand Strand’s tourism and water recreation shape the defective-product cases our attorneys see most:

  • Recreational and boating products — defective watercraft, personal watercraft, and marine equipment used in the Atlantic, the Intracoastal Waterway, and area inlets.
  • Auto and tire defects — defective airbags, tire failures, and vehicle component defects tied to crashes on US-17 and SC-31.
  • Consumer product injuries — appliances, tools, children’s products, and household goods that fail dangerously.
  • Hospitality and amusement equipment — defective equipment at hotels, resorts, and attractions serving the area’s visitors.

South Carolina Product Liability Law You Should Know

South Carolina recognizes strict liability under S.C. Code § 15-73-10, in addition to negligence and breach-of-warranty theories, so an injured person does not always have to prove the manufacturer was careless — only that the product was defective and unreasonably dangerous. Claims fall into three categories: manufacturing defects, design defects, and warning or marketing defects. For design-defect claims, South Carolina applies the risk-utility test adopted in Branham v. Ford Motor Co., 390 S.C. 203 (2010). The deadline is generally three years (S.C. Code § 15-3-530), there is no cap on compensatory damages, and punitive damages may be available (generally the greater of three times compensatory damages or about $739,000 as of 2026, indexed for inflation, with that cap removed for felony or intentional conduct). Learn more from our South Carolina comparative negligence guide.

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What to Do After A product liability in Myrtle Beach, SC

  1. Ensure safety and call 911. Move to a safe location if possible. Call emergency services to report the accident and request medical attention for anyone injured.
  2. Seek immediate medical attention. Even if injuries seem minor, get examined by a doctor. Some injuries — such as traumatic brain injuries or internal bleeding — may not show symptoms immediately.
  3. Document the scene. Take photos of all vehicles, injuries, road conditions, traffic signs, and any visible damage. Collect names and contact information from witnesses.
  4. Exchange information with all parties. Get the other driver's name, insurance information, license plate number, and driver's license number. Do not admit fault or apologize.
  5. Report the accident to police. South Carolina law requires accident reports when there are injuries or significant property damage. Request a copy of the police report.
  6. Notify your insurance company. Report the accident to your insurer promptly. Provide factual information only — do not speculate about fault or the extent of your injuries.
  7. Contact an experienced personal injury attorney. An attorney can protect your rights, handle communications with insurance companies, and help you pursue the full compensation you deserve. Roden Law offers free consultations — call today.

South Carolina Personal Injury Law

Statute of Limitations 3 years (S.C. Code § 15-3-530)
Comparative Fault Modified — recover if less than 51% at fault

Filing a Personal Injury Case in Myrtle Beach

Filing a personal injury case in the Myrtle Beach market means filing in Horry County Court of Common Pleas at 1301 Second Avenue in Conway, where civil complaints are submitted through South Carolina’s mandatory Tyler Odyssey e-filing system and most cases are routed to mediation before trial under SC ADR Rule 3.

The Grand Strand draws roughly 17–20 million visitors a year, and that seasonal surge reshapes the local crash picture: US-17 Business and Ocean Boulevard see heavy pedestrian and golf-cart traffic, while drivers choose between the slower, congested US-501 and the faster but higher-severity SC-22 Conway Bypass to reach the beach. Golf carts add a wrinkle unique to coastal SC — under S.C. Code § 56-2-100, a permitted cart may only operate in daylight, within four miles of the owner’s address, on roads posted 35 mph or less, by a licensed driver. Crashes outside those limits open the door to negligence-per-se and rental-property claims. Severe-injury victims are routed to Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach or stabilized at Tidelands Waccamaw in Murrells Inlet.

South Carolina applies a three-year statute of limitations under S.C. Code § 15-3-530, a 51% modified-comparative-fault bar, and allows stacking of UM/UIM coverage — often the largest recovery source when an out-of-state tourist is hit by a minimum-limits driver.

Do I Have a Product liability Case in Myrtle Beach?

Product liability recognizes three defect theories: (1) manufacturing defect, (2) design defect, and (3) warning/instruction defect. South Carolina recognizes strict liability under S.C. Code § 15-73-10 (adopting Restatement (Second) § 402A) and applies a risk-utility test for design defects per *Branham v. Ford Motor Co.*, 390 S.C. 203 (2010). Federal preemption (FDA, NHTSA, FIFRA) routinely narrows recoverable theories for drugs, vehicles, and pesticides. Filing deadline: 3 years from injury under S.C. Code § 15-3-530.

Types of Compensation in South Carolina Product liability Cases

Standard tort damages apply, with enhanced punitive exposure. South Carolina’s 3:1 ratio / $500,000 punitive cap (S.C. Code § 15-32-530) applies with felony and intoxication exceptions. Federal preemption (e.g., *Riegel v. Medtronic, Inc.*, 552 U.S. 312 (2008) for PMA medical devices) can bar entire categories of claims, so coverage analysis is critical in any drug or device case.

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Roden Law Product Liability Lawyers in Myrtle Beach, SC Results at a Glance

$300M+ Recovered for injured clients across Georgia and South Carolina
4.9 / 5.0 Average client rating across hundreds of verified Google reviews from our six offices
5,000+ Cases successfully handled since 2013
62 years Combined attorney experience across 5 office locations

Source: Roden Law firm records and verified Google Business Profile reviews, updated July 2026.

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Graeham C. Gillin, Partner, COO at Roden Law

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