South Carolina Slip And Fall Lawyers

Falls are the leading cause of injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms in the United States. More than 16,000 people die each year in the United States as a result of a fall. Very often, these injuries and fatalities occur because of a dangerous condition on someone else’s property and they stem from negligence or lack of maintenance. For example, you could fall because of poor lighting, a cracked sidewalk, broken stairs, wet floors or slippery surfaces. As a victim, you may be entitled to compensation.

If the injuries occur on a property that is not the victim’s own, the property owner may be held liable for the injuries. The property owner is required by law to exercise reasonable care in the use, maintenance and management of his property so that others will not be exposed to unreasonable risk or harm. An injured party on the other hand, must establish that the defendant knew about the problem, but failed to fix it.

The victim of a slip and fall accident must have also acted reasonably to be able to file a claim. A person trespassing on another property either to commit a crime or a teenager skateboarding on someone’s property without permission, for example, cannot file such a claim. In South Carolina, however, there is a modified version of “comparative negligence,” which means the extent of the victim’s negligence will be compared to the property owner’s negligence. So even in cases where the victim is partially at fault for the injury, he or she may be able to recover some damages.

If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, you should take the following steps right away:

• Seek immediate medical attention for your injuries
• Report your injury to the property owner, especially if it is in a commercial property, so an incident report can be made
• If possible and if your physical condition permits, you or someone accompanying you should take photos of the scene as well as the hazardous condition that caused you to slip and fall.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident, you should consult with a personal injury attorney who is experienced in handling these types of cases. Often, it is challenging to establish evidence in these cases. Immediate investigation is the key.

At The Louthian Law Firm, we have decades of experience in handling slip and fall cases. We have a track record of obtaining the best results for our clients and helping them secure compensation to pay for treatment of their injuries. Please call The Louthian Law Firm to discuss your slip and fall case. Consultations are always free.