(864) 582-0416 Property owners have a duty to protect their guests and patrons from hazards on their premises that could cause harm from slip or trip and falls. A legal claim for compensation may be possible when dangerous conditions cause injury to you or a loved one through no fault of your own. These cases are called “premises liability.”
A personal injury attorney from Holland & Usry, P.A. can provide support and advocacy to pursue these claims on your behalf. Know your rights after suffering a serious injury on another person’s property. Contact our office today to schedule a FREE case review with a Greenville premises liability lawyer.
Property owners have a general duty to protect visitors and customers on their property from dangerous conditions the owner knows or should know about. A business or property owner can become liable if they fail to meet this duty and an injury occurs on their premises. This duty applies to all types of property owners, including individuals, businesses, government organizations, and other entities.
Premises liability cases typically rely on the specific circumstances of an incident to determine the fault of a property owner. Relevant issues include the nature of the dangerous condition, the property owner’s knowledge about it, and the injured person’s purpose for being on the property. For example, property owners are not usually liable for injuries to trespassers under South Carolina law unless the injury happened through an owner’s intentional act.
Property conditions that can cause injury to others and establish a landowner’s liability for damages could include the following:
Document the premises conditions that led to your injury. During a FREE case review, a Greenville property liability attorney can evaluate the cause and the owner’s potential fault. Additional investigation may involve gathering witness testimony and other forms of evidence.
Filing a premises liability claim is the next step in recovering compensation for your damages. An attorney can prepare this and represent you at each stage of the claim process.
The compensation you recover will depend on the specific damages resulting from the injury, as well as other personal circumstances. Common damages in a premises liability claim often include pain and suffering, medical care expenses, and lost wages from being unable to work.
Resolving a claim can occur either in court through a jury verdict at trial or by a signed settlement agreement. Each method has its own benefits and risks, which vary depending on the unique circumstances of a claim. A Greenville injury lawyer can help you understand these issues to make an informed decision about your premises liability case.
South Carolina law limits the amount of time a person has to pursue a personal injury claim in court. You generally have two to three years from the date of an incident.
It’s important that you begin the process of recovering compensation from a negligent property owner as soon as possible. Contact Holland & Usry, P.A. today to schedule a free case review with a Greenville premises liability lawyer.
