Slip & Fall

South Carolina Slip & Fall Injury Lawyers

Slip and fall accidents are the second leading cause of injury and death among South Carolina residents after auto accidents. Such accidents can cause serious injuries to the back, shoulders, knees, elbows, and wrists.Slip and fall accidents are often the result of direct contact with an unsafe surface such as:

• Wet Floors
• Stairs
• Rough or Uneven Floors or Ground

Commonly, slip and fall accidents occur in the following locations:

• Retail Stores
• Restaurants
• Private Residences
• Hotels and Motels
• Fitness Centers

Slip and fall accidents are part of premises liability law, which is the legal liability of a property owner, whether it’s an individual or business. The property owner has a legal obligation to maintain a safe environment for visitors and guests and/or notify them of any risks or hazardous conditions on the property. If they fail to do so and you are injured in a slip and fall accident, you may have a premises liability claim.

It is the property owner’s negligence versus your own carelessness.

The key to a successful slip and fall claim is establishing the property owner’s negligence. A personal injury lawyer with experience in slip and fall claims and premises liability law will investigate your case fully to ensure you receive the financial compensation and damages you deserve. They will obtain medical documentation of your injuries, gather eye witness statements, copies of the accident report, and any photographic evidence related to your claim.

If you have been injured as a result of a slip and fall accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation and damages for:

• Pain and Suffering
• Medical Bills
• Lost or Diminished Wages (Missed Work)
• Permanent Disability

South Carolina premises liability law requires you to file claims within a certain time period, known as the statute of limitations. Acting quickly after an injury is also critical to a successful slip and fall claim since dangerous surfaces can be cleaned or fixed rapidly, leaving you with even less proof of negligence.

Our personal injury lawyers, based in the Columbia or Greenville, can help you promptly gather the evidence needed to prove who was at-fault in your slip and fall claim.