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

If you’ve been injured in the Myrtle Beach, SC area, Roden Law’s Product Liability Lawyers are here to help. Our Myrtle Beach area office serves victims throughout Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Conway, Surfside Beach, Pawleys Island, and surrounding Grand Strand communities. Why Choose Roden Law for Your Myrtle Beach Product Liability Lawyer Case? Our attorneys […]

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If you’ve been injured in the Myrtle Beach, SC area, Roden Law’s Product Liability Lawyers are here to help. Our Myrtle Beach area office serves victims throughout Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Conway, Surfside Beach, Pawleys Island, and surrounding Grand Strand communities.

Why Choose Roden Law for Your Myrtle Beach Product Liability Lawyer Case?

Our attorneys have recovered over $250 million for personal injury victims across South Carolina. We handle every case on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win your case. Our Myrtle Beach team regularly appears before the Horry County Circuit Court and understands local procedures and filing requirements.

South Carolina Personal Injury Law

Under South Carolina law, injured parties have a limited time to file a personal injury claim. In South Carolina, the statute of limitations for most personal injury cases is 3 years from the date of injury (S.C. Code § 15-3-530). South Carolina follows a modified comparative fault rule — you can recover damages as long as you are less than 51% at fault.

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Don’t wait to get the legal help you need. Call our Myrtle Beach area office at (843) 612-1980 for a free, no-obligation case review. We’re available 24/7 and there are no fees unless we win your case.

Roden Law’s Myrtle Beach Product Liability Lawyers proudly serve Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Conway, Surfside Beach, Pawleys Island, and surrounding Grand Strand communities.

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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. Georgia codified strict products liability at O.C.G.A. § 51-1-11(b)(1) for manufacturers — but the doctrine does *not* extend to non-manufacturer sellers (retailers, distributors), who can only be sued in negligence. 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: Georgia’s $250,000 punitive cap does NOT apply to product-liability cases under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1(e)(1) — punitive damages are uncapped, but the State of Georgia takes 75% of the punitive award after attorneys’ fees and costs. 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

$250M+ Recovered for injured clients across Georgia and South Carolina
4.9 / 5.0 Average client rating based on 500+ verified reviews
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 May 2026.

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Graeham C. Gillin, Partner, COO at Roden Law

Graeham C. Gillin

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