Slip and Fall Accidents

The Maguire Law Firm Knows Property Liability Issues

People are injured while visiting Myrtle Beach hotels, restaurants, stores and resorts. Many of these injuries could have been prevented if the premises owner had simply used good judgment and due care to make the area safe. All property owners, have a legal duty to provide a safely maintained premises. Our firm is regularly associated by other law firms in South Carolina to handle injury cases which have occurred at premises such as hotels, stores, resorts and restaurants.

The gradual change in the laws in South Carolina over the past decade have made these type of cases challenging for the injured party. However, the Maguire Law Firm regularly represents individuals who have been seriously injured on premises but have been denied fair compensation from the insurance company. If you have suffered a serious injury in a fall that could have been avoided through proper upkeep or warnings, you may be able to recover compensation for your harm from the property owner.

The Maguire Law Firm of South Carolina can help you evaluate your options. Contact us for a free consultation. In the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area call 843-361-7549 or use our toll free number at (800) 525-9900. We will work tirelessly on your case so that you can focus on your family and your recovery. We are committed to ensuring that our preparation gets you the compensation you deserve.

Slip and Fall Potential Causes

Slip and fall injuries often result from hazardous conditions on walking areas, ramps and steps. Injury victims can easily trip and fall when there are hidden conditions such as poorly maintained handrails or steps, inadequate lighting for easy visibility of potential obstacles, unmarked changes in the defined walking path, or inadequate warnings of a known construction hazard.

When reviewing a slip and fall case it is important to analyze several issues, including:

• Was the injury a result from a natural condition such as ice, water from rain, mud or other weather-related conditions?
• Was there a construction area on the property, and if so, was it properly marked for dangers?
• Was the property adequately maintained and safe for normal business activities?
• For what reason was the injured person on the property – a customer, an invited guest, a salesperson, or a trespasser?
• Was the injury a result from a known danger, such as a hole in the floorboard, and were their sufficient warnings in visible locations?
• Did the property owner have knowledge of the hazard or dangerous condition but fail to take corrective steps?

South Carolina Building Code

Building codes and safety standards were developed to set minimum requirements for the safety and protection of the public and employees while on the premises of another person. Specifically, the code is in place “to ensure public health, safety and welfare in so far as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises.”

According to the safety codes, all of the owner's property should be safely maintained. That includes any buildings, the parking lot, and any other structures or roadways within the property lines. In addition, the provisions of the code apply to lighting, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements and safety from fire and other hazards.

If the property owner does not comply with these codes, or notice of a previous violation, the owner will be guilty of a misdemeanor or civil offense as determined by the local municipality. In addition, if you are seriously injured due to the negligence of the property owner, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

Where Your Best Interest is What Matters

Serving South Carolina, the Maguire firm helps seek justice for the victims of slip and fall accidents caused by the negligent actions of property owners. We understand the South Carolina laws as well as the medical vocabulary and the intricacies of the insurance companies. We will help you recover fair compensation for your medical care, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other payments which you are due.

We will carefully and thoroughly research all aspects of your case. We will ensure that proper notification has been given to the property owner and that a timely and thorough investigation has been completed.

If you or a family member has been seriously injured in a slip and fall accident, contact us for a free consultation to see how we can help you. We are dedicated to seeing that you get the justice you deserve. To reach us in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area call 843-361-7549 or use our toll free number at (800) 525-9900.