Category Archives: Premises Liability
Can You Be Partly Liable for an Accident on Another Person’s Property?
All property owners in South Carolina are responsible for maintaining their premises and keeping their property in a sanitary condition to keep people safe. When they fail to do this and somebody becomes hurt as a result, property owners can be held liable. As in all personal injury cases, though, there are times when… Read More »
FAQs About Premises Liability Law
In South Carolina, premises liability is a legal concept that holds business and property owners liable for accidents that happen on their property. In some cases, tenants and land occupiers can also be held liable under the law. Premises liability cases are complicated and when an accident happens, victims often have many questions. Below,… Read More »
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Many people have slipped and fallen at some point in their lives. In many instances, these accidents are minor and do not result in serious injuries. Other times, though, slip and falls have catastrophic results for accident victims. They can cause traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, and other severe harm. Injured individuals often think… Read More »
Types of Visitors in Premises Liability Claims
Premises liability is an area of personal injury law that holds property owners liable when someone becomes hurt on their premises. Property owners have a legal obligation to guests and they must regularly inspect their premises and correct hazardous conditions. Still, the law in South Carolina separates visitors into four different categories. Property owners… Read More »
Important Things to Know About Slip and Fall Claims
Slip and fall accidents are very common. Consider that these accidents account for over one million hospital visits in the country every year. Walmart, one of the biggest retailers in the country, reports approximately 1,000 customer injuries every day due to people slipping on merchandise or liquid spilled on the floor. If you have… Read More »