Category Archives: Premises Liability
Do South Carolina Premises Liability Laws Cover Dog Bite Injuries?
Premises liability laws are not just for customers who get injured at places of business. Homeowners are also legally responsible for preventable accidental injuries to people who visit their homes and outdoor areas that are part of the homeowner’s property. Premises liability laws apply when a guest gets injured in an accidental fall because… Read More »
Do Premises Liability Laws Protect Guests At A House Party?
Summer barbecues on the patio deck at the house of a friend or business associate sound like so much fun until you arrive. What could be better than sipping adult beverages by the pool and enjoying the peace and quiet while your husband offers the party host unsolicited advice about grilling methods and the… Read More »
Firework Accident Injuries And Premises Liability
Some people like to watch fireworks from an indoor location, where the noise is not as loud and there is no chance of getting hit by falling sparks. Others thrive on hearing the fireworks whistle and boom at close range, and then there was that one guy who set up rows of plastic green… Read More »
Golf Course And Mini Golf Accidents
Some retirees aspire to spend as much time on the golf course as possible, and in many parts of South Carolina, the weather is appropriate for golf year-round. For families with kids who do not have the attention span to follow a ball across 18 holes on a golf course, miniature golf is a… Read More »
Be Safe, No Matter Where You Swim
If you know how to swim, you have already substantially lowered your risk of accidental death. In South Carolina, you are never very far from a source of water, whether it is a river, a lake, or the Atlantic Ocean. Swimming pools and public beaches are the safest place to swim, but some people… Read More »
Maximizing Your Chances Of Success In A Slip And Fall Lawsuit
During your initial conversation with a personal injury lawyer, the lawyer will probably mention that most personal injury cases do not go to trial. A more likely scenario is that your lawyer will negotiate with the party responsible for your injuries until that party offers you a big enough settlement to cover your accident-related… Read More »
All-Terrain Vehicle Accidents
The season for riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in South Carolina is here again. These vehicles can be the source of a whole summer of outdoor fun, but riding them comes with its share of risks. Since ATVs are motorized vehicles that offer little more protection than a motorcycle, the chances of sustaining severe injuries… Read More »
Can You Sue For Premises Liability If You Get Injured While Hunting?
It is turkey hunting season in South Carolina, and hunting enthusiasts from around the country are flocking to South Carolina, where the scent of the crisp, morning air has temporarily displaced the thoughts of smoked turkey, turkey gumbo, and turkey jerky that have been filling their minds and their YouTube video suggestions for the… Read More »
Springtime Is Peak Season For Alligator Attacks In South Carolina
It isn’t just your imagination that, as a lifelong resident of South Carolina, you are hearing more in the news about alligator attacks and close calls than you used to when you were younger. There were several reasons for this. One is that the American alligator population has rebounded since the United States Fish… Read More »
Alligator Attacks On Waterfront Property
If you love scenic natural surroundings and a relaxed pace of life, there is no better place than South Carolina’s Lowcountry. In recent years, its population of human retirees has been increasing, but so has its population of alligators. Alligator sightings have become more frequent throughout South Carolina and even into North Carolina, but… Read More »