Did you fall recently in someone’s home, rental property, or business? Were you injured? In many cases, you could qualify for compensation in a slip and fall personal injury lawsuit. When another party’s negligence or inaction contributed to a dangerous property condition that injured you, compensation could be available for your medical bills, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.
Our slip-and-fall attorneys at Palmetto State Injury Attorneys know what it takes to fight for compensation in a slip-and-fall lawsuit and win. If your case qualifies, we can represent you and obtain much-needed compensation to help with your recovery and future life
Understanding South Carolina Premises Liability Law
Slip and fall claims fall under the umbrella of premises liability. Premises liability law in South Carolina states that property owners have a duty to ensure that their property is safe for those who visit. They also have a duty to warn visitors, residents, or guests if a hazard exists. When there is a short-term hazard, such as an olive oil spill on a grocery store floor, the owner or manager has a reasonable time to post a notice and/or correct the hazard.
Property owners who do not fulfill their legal duty could be liable for resulting injuries and losses. Some circumstances that can lead to a premises liability case are:
- Slip and fall accidents in stores, banks, restaurants, and other public places. Any spills that cause hazards must be cleaned up quickly. Also, signs should be posted immediately warning others of the danger. These accidents are also common with wet and icy sidewalks in front of stores and rental properties.
- Obstructed walkways: Trip-and-fall accidents can happen when a walkway is obstructed, such as a pallet of goods in the aisle of a grocery store. Also, cluttered stairwells in an apartment building can cause a trip-and-fall accident.
- Faulty escalators and elevators: If these devices are not working correctly, misaligned steps and other issues can lead to a tripping hazard
How Slip And Fall Attorneys Can Help You
A premises liability attorney at Palmetto State Injury Attorneys could be your passionate legal advocate if you were hurt in a slip and fall accident. A tenacious legal approach could get you the money you need from the at-fault property owner or occupier. Depending on your case, our team of personal injury lawyers could file an insurance claim or litigate a slip and fall lawsuit for you. Some actions we may take in your case include:
- Investigate the circumstances of the premises liability case.
- Gather video and photo evidence from the accident scene.
- Build a convincing slip and fall lawsuit case.
- Identify the damages you may be entitled to.
- Complete all necessary legal documents and submit them on time.
- File a personal injury lawsuit before the filing deadline.
- Negotiate on your behalf with insurance companies.
- Review any settlement offers received.
- Take your case to court if needed
Speak To Our South Carolina Slip And Fall Attorneys Today
If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property recently and were injured, you may not have to pay for your injuries and damages yourself. You could be eligible to file a personal injury claim against the owner or at-fault party.
Speak to one of our slip and fall attorneys today at (843) 823-6237 for more information about filing a claim or lawsuit. If your case is successful, you could receive money for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost earnings.