Premises Liability Attorney in South Carolina

You should not be put in harm’s way when you visit a store, an office building, an apartment complex, a neighbor’s house, government property, or any other premises that should be properly maintained. If the property owner has let safety hazards go unchecked and you are injured in a slip-and-fall or another type of accident, you have legal rights. You may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries through a premises liability claim.

At David Blackwell Law, our skilled South Carolina premises liability attorney holds property owners accountable when their negligence allows innocent people to be harmed. We have years of experience successfully handling these complex claims and recovering maximum compensation for the unfairly injured.

If you have been injured due to unsafe conditions on someone else’s property, contact our Lancaster premises liability attorney or Indian Land today. We provide free initial consultations, and we do not charge anything to get started on your case. In fact, we only collect attorney fees if and when we recover payment for you.

3 Questions to Ask When Injured on Someone Else’s Property

You never saw it coming: a crumbling spot in the sidewalk or a wet tile floor sent you falling. A trip to the hospital confirmed a broken arm or perhaps a concussion. Now the medical bills and missed days of work are taking a toll. If you’ve been injured due to hazardous conditions on someone else’s property, you may be needing to talk to our Lancaster premises liability attorneys.

3 Crucial Questions

Attorneys consider these three questions when looking at possible premises liability cases:

  • Did the property owner know or should they have reasonably known about the unsafe condition that caused your injury?
  • Did the property owner warn you or the public in any way about known hazards or risks?
  • Who is responsible for property repairs? Liable parties may include the property owner, a property manager, the parent corporation of a business, or a maintenance company.

Were You Invited to the Premise or Property?

South Carolina premises liability law stipulates three categories of visitors:

  • Invitees (business guests, such as customers at a restaurant)
  • Licensees (social visitors, such as partygoers or dinner guests)
  • Trespassers (people who enter a property without permission)If you were injured on the property where you were invited, you may have a case. If you were trespassing on someone else’s property without permission, you probably will not be able to pursue a premises liability case.

What is Premises Liability?

“Premises liability” is not something most people think about every day, but most of us know someone who has been hurt in a fall or a similar accident through no fault of their own while going about their daily business.

South Carolina premises liability law holds that property owners have a “duty of safety” to legal visitors to buildings and grounds (premises) they own. When a property owner neglects this duty and someone is injured, the owner may be held liable and compelled to compensate the injured person for injuries and losses.

At David Blackwell Law, we fight for the rights of injured victims in premises liability claims against negligent property owners. This includes investigating and seeking compensation after such accidents as:

  • Slip-and-falls. Multiple hazards in stores, offices, motels, apartment complexes, restaurants, theaters, etc., can cause people to slip or trip and hurt themselves, including:
    • Floors made wet by spills or leaks
    • Freshly mopped or waxed floors
    • Cluttered aisles or walkways
    • Damaged carpeting
    • Loose area rugs
    • Untethered cords in walkways
    • Loose handrails and/or stair treads
    • Insufficient lighting
    • Potholes
    • Uneven sidewalks
    • Loose paving stones
    • Elevators and escalators that start or stop abruptly, or stop misaligned with landing floors
  • Dog bites and attacks. Dog owners are responsible for injuries their pets or work animals cause. Dogs that attack – a mauling – will bite repeatedly and claw at their victims, causing serious injury that can range from lacerations to broken bones, including secondary injuries caused when the victim falls.
  • Swimming pool accidents. Owners of public, private, and residential swimming pools must ensure the safety of those who use their pools, as well as safeguard their pools from unauthorized use. In addition to drownings and near-drownings, claims may be based on injuries due to swimming pool drain entrapment, infectious disease or infection from untreated pool water, exposure to toxic chemicals, and more.
  • Negligent security. Owners of short- and long-stay residences (hotels, motels, B&Bs, apartment complexes, etc.) are responsible for security that ensures guests are safe from intruders who would commit assault, larceny, or other crimes.
  • Playground accidents. Owners and operators of playgrounds, parks, amusement parks, and similar attractions are responsible for the safety of grounds, buildings, equipment, and fixtures.

Our South Carolina premises liability attorney has helped countless victims who were injured due to dangerous conditions on someone else’s property. Our team can help you demand compensation for all costs of treatment related to your injuries, as well as other losses you have experienced due to the accident.