Charleston Slip and Fall Attorneys

Slip and fall accidents may cause serious injuries, some of which may not be immediately apparent for days or weeks afterward. If you slipped and fell because of a dangerous condition on someone’s property, you may have a valid claim for damages.

At Roden Law Firm, we fight to protect the rights of victims who get injured because of another’s negligence. Our slip and fall attorneys in Charleston have a proven track record, recovering millions in compensation for our clients.

Are you looking for an attorney who will fight hard to obtain maximum compensation on your behalf? Contact our firm for a free, no-obligation consultation to speak with one of our experienced lawyers.

Initial consultations are a free opportunity to learn if you may have a case. The decision to hire us – or not – is completely up to you. If we do represent you, we provide our services on contingency, which means no upfront costs to pay. We also do not charge any attorney fees unless you are compensated for your injury.

Call Roden Law today to learn more. Ph: 1-844-RESULTS

Proving Liability for a Slip and Fall Case

Each slip and fall accident is unique, and so is any resulting case. However, the injured victim – called the plaintiff in legal terms – will have to prove that someone caused his or her accident. Proving negligence is challenging for an accident victim, which is why you may want to consider hiring a lawyer.

Attorneys in South Carolina use a legal theory to establish negligence, specifically to prove that:

• The property owner owed you a duty of care to reasonably prevent you getting injured on his or her property
• The slip and fall was the result of a dangerous condition on the property
• The property owner knew or should have known the hazard existed, but did nothing to correct it
• Your accident was the direct result of this negligence and you suffered tangible damages, such as lost wages and medical costs.

Property Owners Duty of Care

Property owners have an obligation to ensure that reasonable steps are taken to keep the premises safe. However, whether an owner may be held liable depends on the legal status of a visitor at the time of injury.

Visitors are classified as follows:

Invitee

Invitees are people that owners have invited onto the premises, usually for business purposes. An invitee can be a customer at a store, a contractor at a home, diner at a restaurant, guest at a hotel or a client at an office. Property owners owe the highest duty of care to invitees. As such, they are required to maintain their property and take reasonable steps to keep visitors safe from unreasonable risks. Reasonable steps to fulfill a property owner’s legal duty may include performing regular inspections to check for hazards and taking steps to fix them immediately. While a hazard is being corrected, the owner is also required to notify visitors about the dangers.

Licensee

Licensees are individuals that property owners invite onto the premises for non-business-related purposes. This could include a friend or family member visiting, a guest at a party or a delivery person. Although property owners do not owe licensees the same duty of care as invitees, they must still warn them of any known hazards that would not be easily discoverable by the licensee. For instance, if there is a shaky handrail, the owner should tell the licensee to avoid using it.

Trespasser

Trespassers are individuals who enter the premises without permission from property owners. A property owner has no duty of care to a trespasser if he or she does not know of his or her presence. The only duty is to not intentionally harm a trespasser without rightful cause. It is important to note that the law does not hold trespassing children to the same standard, so they may be given greater protection. Owners must take reasonable steps to ensure their property is free from hazards that could potentially injure a child.

Slip and fall cases are often hard to validate, which is why we encourage you to contact an experienced Charleston-based slip and fall lawyer from our firm. We are ready to review your situation and discuss your potential legal options during a free consultation.

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How Much is My Slip and Fall Case Worth?

The value of your slip and fall injury case depends on the unique circumstances of your accident. Contributing factors may include how the accident happened, the severity of your injuries and your expected recovery time.

Generally speaking, these are examples of damages you may be eligible to receive: