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One of the legal responsibilities of all property owners is to keep their premises free of hazards that could jeopardize the health and safety of others. Wet floors are one of the most common hazards that property owners or business managers must contend with. Often, wet floors are caused by business patrons tracking in water from rain-soaked parking lots.
In other instances, when South Carolina experiences winter weather conditions, individuals may suffer a slip-and-fall accident because the property or business owner failed to clear icy sidewalks.
Nevertheless, regardless of the weather conditions outside, property owners must still adhere to state safety guidelines to ensure individuals do not suffer slip and fall accidents.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, contact our law firm, and ask to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your legal options and how we can help.
What Are Some Tips for Building a Strong Slip and Fall Claim?
If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, you must follow several tips to protect your future ability to file a personal injury claim if necessary. Here are the steps that you should take after experiencing a slip-and-fall accident:
- Report the incident immediately to the manager on duty
- Be sure to request a copy of the accident report.
- Document the accident scene by taking plenty of photos and videos. In slip-and-fall accident cases, evidence can quickly disappear, making it more challenging to prove your case.
- Gather evidence, such as collecting the names and contact information of bystanders who may be potential witnesses.
- Even if you do not think you are injured, seek medical attention immediately. Some insurance providers refuse to pay claims if a medical professional has not examined injury victims.
- Do not speak with the at-fault party’s insurance company or agree to give a recorded statement without having legal representation.
- Contact an experienced slip and fall injury lawyer who can evaluate your case.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, the best step is to hire a skilled attorney to assist you with filing an injury claim to try and recover compensation.
What Do You Have to Prove to Win a Slip and Fall Case?
Many people believe that if you slip and fall on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to recover financial compensation. However, South Carolina premise liability laws dictate that individuals filing a personal injury claim must prove specific legal elements that include:
- The claimant must successfully prove the property owner owed them a legal duty of care. In South Carolina, a duty of care is a legal obligation that requires a person, the property owner, to act reasonably to protect the safety of others.
- The defendant breached their duty of care.
- The breach led to the claimant’s slip and fall injury.
- As a result of the injury, the claimant suffered damages.
Proving a slip and fall injury claim can be challenging. Therefore, it is always best to hire an experienced premises liability attorney who can identify what damages may be appropriate for your case and help you file the necessary paperwork.
A slip-and-fall lawyer can also help gather other supporting evidence to build and strengthen your claim.
Our attorneys have comprehensive experience helping individuals prove slip and fall claims and recover financial compensation covering their lost wages and medical expenses.
Why is Your Slip and Fall Lawyer the Best Choice to Handle My Personal Injury Claim?
If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident caused by another person’s negligence, you must hire a personal injury attorney who will stand up for your legal rights. Sadly, in many instances, the insurance company will allege that the victim was responsible or partially to blame for their injuries.
Our law firm is unafraid of the big insurance providers and will fight to help you obtain a financial recovery that meets your needs. Many individuals are unaware that most South Carolina personal injury cases are settled out of court through negotiations between attorneys and insurers, eliminating the need for costly litigation.
Contact the Law Office of Joshua P. Golson, LLC in Columbia, South Carolina, and ask to schedule a free case evaluation so that we may determine your legal options.
