Category: Premises Liability


Who is Liable if I Fall Due to an Uneven Sidewalk or Street?

A woman wearing high heel shoes stumbling in a street due to uneven surface.

Efforts by the Federal Highway Administration to make streets safer for pedestrians began in 2004. Nonetheless, pedestrians still get injured or die. Most of these incidents occur after dark and for various reasons. For example, people can easily trip and fall on uneven or cracked pavement and walkways. It can be perilous at night when… Continue reading

Are You Responsible for Your Accident?

Scales of Justice

In South Carolina, when the plaintiff holds less than 51% liability for an accident, they are entitled to seek recovery due to injuries suffered in an accident according to section 15-38-15 of the Code of Laws. However, if you, as the plaintiff, are found to be more than 51% responsible for your accident, you may… Continue reading

Construction Accident Injuries and Fatalities in Georgia

Construction sites are potentially dangerous due to factors such as the use of heavy building materials, large vehicles, complex machinery and excessive noise. If you work on a building site and have suffered injuries, making ends meet while you recover may put pressure on your finances. Sadly, some construction accidents result in one or more… Continue reading

Shopping Injuries: Do You Have a Premise Liability Case?

Charleston SC Personal Injury Lawyers

This year, more people will be heading back to the malls and shopping centers for their holiday shopping. The retailers have a responsibility to make it safe for you to shop in their stores – after all, they spend a significant amount of money inviting you to their stores to shop. When you are injured… Continue reading

Falls Are a Common Reason for Unexplained Nursing Home Injuries

Older People

Thousands of families in Charleston and the surrounding area entrust the care of our elders to nursing homes. We expect these homes to ensure the well-being of our loved ones, provide medical care and prevent injury. Despite our desire to protect our family members, every year, nursing home residents suffer serious injuries from preventable falls.… Continue reading

Safe Holiday Shopping

Holiday Activities Charleston SC

The holidays are here, and for many of us, that means shopping for gifts. Even with the pandemic causing reduced crowds, there will still be hustle and bustle around shopping centers and malls. Here are some ways to be safe while you pick up those holiday gifts. Watch Where You Park Parking garages and lots… Continue reading

Apartment Complex Swimming Pool Liability

Swimming Pool Injuries Charleston SC

Now that summer is here, many of us are looking for ways to relax and soak up the sun. If you live in an apartment complex, you probably consider the onsite swimming pool a great way to enjoy a hot day. But what happens if you or a loved one suffer an injury at the… Continue reading

Have You Suffered From a Slip and Fall injury?

Slip and Fall

A slip and fall injury is where someone slips or trips resulting in an injury on someone else’s property. Slip and fall injuries can occur anywhere both indoors and outdoors. Whether the slip and fall occurred in a mall or at a friend’s house, the property owner may be held liable for the injury. Slip… Continue reading

Swimming Pool Injuries

Swimming Pool Injuries Charleston SC

A cool, refreshing swimming pool is ideal in this summertime heat. However, fun at the pool can stop as quickly as it began. It takes a matter of seconds for a swimming pool injury to happen resulting in non-fatal injuries to fatal. Owners of the public swimming pool have the responsibility to maintain the pool… Continue reading

Injured On An Escalator

Ambulance Speeding Away From Accident

Surprising to some, incidents involving escalators kill approximately 30 people and seriously injure about 17,000 people each year in the United States, as noted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. An online version of Popular Science asks, “why are escalators so dangerous?” It explains that while the escalator… Continue reading