John David O'Neill

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John David O'Neill: Attorney with Motley Rice LLC

Biography

John David O’Neill focuses his litigation efforts on catastrophic injury, product liability, automotive defect, and wrongful death cases. With a background in engineering, John brings a technical approach to case review and analysis.

In particular, John is heavily involved in vehicle defect cases alleging injuries caused by defective Takata airbags.

John has consulted as an engineer on projects involving manufacturing, transportation, institutional, municipal and residential construction. Prior to attending law school, he was a lead manufacturing engineer with an international aerospace corporation where he was responsible for planning repairs for damaged parts and other components that did not meet specifications.

John was also a member of the engineering team that performed quality inspections of structural installations on behalf of the S.C. DOT on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston, S.C., one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in North America. John was formerly a South Carolina property attorney, having worked on construction defect claims, negotiated commercial property deals in Charleston, and provided representation in Circuit Court and Municipal Court on criminal and civil matters.

Awards, Accolades & Recognitions

Best Lawyers

Charleston, SC
2021-2027 Ones to Watch list: Product liability litigation-plaintiffs

Blog Posts

July 6, 2023

Social media’s grip on teen mental health

by: Laura K. Stemkowski

January 8, 2021

Clicking with caution: Cybersecurity data breach risks are higher than ever Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Jodi Westbrook Flowers

August 12, 2020

Denied business interruption insurance payouts due to COVID-19 losses, some business owners may find justice in civil courts Causes, Not Just Cases

by: John A. Baden IV

News

April 27, 2026

How Civil Litigation Helped Build Safer Workplaces-and Why It Still Matters

by:
Jacob R. Stout

February 4, 2026

Can You Sue a Car Company for Airbags Not Deploying?

by:
John David O'Neill
Kevin R. Dean

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Consumer Fraud Protection
  • Medical Device Lawsuits
  • Personal Injury Lawsuits
  • Toxic Exposure
  • Transportation Accident Lawsuits

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Clemson University, B.S., 2008
Law School Attended:
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2013
Year of First Admission:
2013
Admission:
2013, South Carolina
Memberships:

Associations

•South Carolina Bar Association
•American Society of Civil Engineers

Reported Cases:
Casework: Explosion Lawsuits: People harmed by an explosion may be able to file a lawsuit if they suffered serious life-threatening injuries and are seeking damages; Traumatic Brain Injury Lawsuit: Learn about traumatic brain injury lawsuits, when you can sue for brain injury, and how a TBI lawyer can pursue compensation for neurological harm.; Burn Injury Lawsuit: Burn injury lawsuits address resulting trauma from fires and other unsafe conditions caused by negligence, premises liability or faulty products.; Seat and Seating System Failure Lawsuit: You may be eligible for a seatback failure lawsuit if you or someone you loved suffered injuries in a car accident involving a seatback collapse.; Seatbelt Injuries Lawsuit: Defective seatbelt systems can cause serious personal injuries, including harm to third-row passengers.; Collision Avoidance System Lawsuit: People injured because a vehicle's collision avoidance system failed may be able to file product liability lawsuits against manufacturers to seek compensation for their losses.; ARC Airbag Lawsuit: People are filing ARC airbag lawsuits to recover compensation for damages and injuries suffered when defective airbag inflators caused their airbags to explode.; Takata Airbag Lawsuit: If you were injured by a defective Takata airbag, you could be eligible to file a Takata airbag lawsuit and receive compensation for your damages.; East Palestine Train Derailment: Learn more about the Norfolk Southern Derailment, what caused it and the hazardous materials released.; Toxic Train Spill Lawsuit: Explore toxic train spill lawsuits: who qualifies, what they allege and how victims may be compensated for exposure and property damage; Defective Vehicle Lawsuit: Accident victims might be eligible to file a defective vehicle lawsuit to seek justice for their injuries. Learn more about filing a claim here.; Bus Accident Lawsuits: You may be eligible for a bus accident lawsuit if you or someone you love suffered injuries in a bus crash.
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