Category Archives: Premises Liability
Man Suffers Spinal Cord Injury On Rollercoaster At Myrtle Beach Amusement Park
We have all heard stories about horrific theme park accidents, but we mentally file them away in our Florida Man archives. Everyone knows that the Magic Kingdom boat rides chop off guest’s fingers on the regular, despite warnings that guests keep their hands inside the boat at all times. Where else but Florida does… Read More »
Family Of Child Who Drowned In Hotel Swimming Pool Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Swimming pools can be a place of endless summer fun for children, but also a source of danger. Every year, several children drown in swimming pools in the United States. To prevent tragic accidents like these, specific laws exist to require safety measures related to swimming pools. For example, pools are considered an “attractive… Read More »
Summer Camp Accidents
Many parents worry about the dangers of letting their teens spend an entire summer staring at a screen. A device small enough to fit in your pocket connects to a virtually infinite stream if violent imagery, unhealthy body image, peer pressure, bullying, and hateful rhetoric, to say nothing of online interactions leading to minors… Read More »
Scuba Diving Accidents
If you think that South Carolina is beautiful on the surface, wait until you see it from underwater. Diving in South Carolina’s lakes, rivers, and ocean lets you see local aquatic life up close and personal. What happens if you get injured while scuba diving, though? We have heard horrible stories of people’s oxygen… Read More »
Myrtle Beach Hotel Pays Settlement To Family Of Child Who Suffered Chemical Burns In Hotel Swimming Pool
It’s fun to daydream about having a swimming pool in your backyard, but maintaining one is as much work for you as swimming in it is for your kids. You must test your pool water every day to measure the levels of chlorine and acid; every so often, you must shock your pool by… Read More »
Family Of Teacher Killed By Falling Utility Pole Sues Companies Responsible For Accident
Anyone who has lived in a rural town in South Carolina understands why some people never want to leave, while others can’t wait to get out. On the one hand, the sense of community is unbeatable; everyone knows each other, has memories together, and is willing to help. On the other hand, small towns… Read More »
Family Of Teen Injured In Go-Kart Accident Sues South Carolina Theme Park
Taking a school trip to a theme park in a state with year-round sunshine is a rite of passage for teens from temperate climates. Teens who play team sports have even more opportunities to engage in such festivities than those who must simply wait until their entire graduating class piles onto a charter bus… Read More »
Do South Carolina Premises Liability Laws Protect You In The Event Of Rabies Exposure?
Given the cost of healthcare these days, it only makes sense to delay treatment until your symptoms are so bad that they are interfering with your ability to work. If you can take some ibuprofen and get through your workday in spite of your toothache, then certainly your root canal can wait until after… Read More »
Family Sues Retirement Community After Octogenarian Dies From Alligator Attack
You have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit if a close family member of yours died in a preventable accident. You may request compensation from the party that caused the accident or was responsible for preventing it. The compensation can include the end-of-life medical expenses your family member incurred as a result… Read More »
Premises Liability And Hurricane-Damaged Property
Now that Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl Sunday have passed, hurricane season is just around the corner. If you have lived in South Carolina for a while, you have already invested in hurricane shutters, and if you live in a coastal area, you have a plan about which inland-dwelling family member or friend you… Read More »