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WHO IS LIABLE FOR INJURIES CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE MEDICAL DEVICE?

When a defective medical device injures a patient, the manufacturer of the product can often be held liable for any resulting harm. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the use of the defective device, however, other parties may be liable. Bell Legal Group® can conduct a thorough investigation and identify all liable parties.

Any of the following parties could be liable for injuries linked to a defective medical device:

  • The manufacturer of the defective medical device
  • The designer of the defective medical device
  • The distributor of the defective medical device
  • The healthcare professional that used the defective medical device
  • The healthcare facility that cleared the defective medical device

WHAT DAMAGES CAN I RECOVER IN A DEFECTIVE MEDICAL DEVICE LAWSUIT?

You can only recover compensation for defective medical device injuries if you file a product liability lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires. That means that, in South Carolina, you have three years from the date you were injured to file a claim. If your injuries were not immediately apparent, you have three years from the date you become aware of or should have become aware of your injuries to start the legal process. If someone passes away due to a defective medical device, the executor of their estate has three years from the date of their passing to bring a wrongful death claim. When a government entity is the defendant, you only have two years from the date of harm to pursue a claim.

Our South Carolina defective medical device lawyers will fight to get you fair compensation for all economic and non-economic losses, including:

  • Past, current, and future medical expenses resulting from your injuries
  • Lost income and earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of consortium
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

BELL LEGAL GROUP® HAS AN INNOVATIVE ON-SITE RESEARCH LAB

We maintain a network of scientists, researchers, and experts across many fields. This allows us to recreate medical device malfunctions, create compelling visual trial aids, and illustrate precisely what happened to you and why. Our litigators understand how these cases are decided and will leverage the resources offered by our on-site research facility to build the strongest possible case. 

If you think you may have been injured by a defective medical device, do not wait to get legal advice. Call (843) 396-1777 or contact us online today.