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Falls can happen anywhere, but they’re incredibly commonplace when it comes to ladders. Many of these falls occur due to poorly constructed ladders placed on uneven ground or operated under generally unsafe conditions. Because most ladder falls occur at great heights, the degree of severity for injuries is multiplied, resulting in concussions, brain injuries, broken…
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A slip-and-fall accident occurs when a person “slips” and “falls” on someone else’s property due to their failure to maintain their property in a safe fashion. This negligence can be a reasonable cause to file a lawsuit against the property owner. A slip-and-fall case, otherwise referred to in the legal world as a premises liability…
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Slip-and-fall claims are often portrayed for laughs in the media, but the truth is that sometimes they actually cause serious injuries. Concussions, broken bones, torn ACLs, and even death can occur from the negligence of property owners failing to maintain the safety of their premises. So why are slip-and-fall victims often treated like they are…
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Suppose you were walking through the yard of a business to take a shortcut to the door, and suddenly, you fall into a 3-foot hole, breaking a leg. Is it your fault or the property owner’s fault? In South Carolina, that depends on premises liability law which states that if you’re injured on someone else’s property,…
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Slip and fall accidents that happen at a store or business can sometimes be freak accidents that no one could have foreseen or prevented. However, more often than not, they happen because of a hazard that a store or business didn’t handle properly. Here’s what you need to know if you were injured while at…
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You may have heard the term “pain and suffering” tied to personal injury claims like a slip and fall accident, but you may not know what it actually means. This term falls under a larger category called noneconomic damages. There are three types of damages sought in most personal injury claims in South Carolina: (1)…
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After experiencing a slip-and-fall accident, you may not know what steps to take next. You may ask yourself—Can you legally file suit against someone? What steps should you take to ensure you’re not working against your own case? Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to protect your case and receive fair compensation….
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Accidents that occur at a place of business can cause very serious injuries. These cases generally involve what’s called a defective premise. A premise (or location) is considered defective when it becomes dangerous to those in or around it. Common examples of a defective premise are flooring with cracks or holes, stairwells that are broken…
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Premise liability refers to the responsibility a property owner has concerning their property. Property owners of businesses, stores, etc., have a duty to anyone who comes onto their property to keep it safe. If they do not fulfill this duty, they are considered by law to be in breach and liable for damages or any…
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“Slip and fall” cases involve an accident that resulted in injury, disability, or death caused by a negligent party. When a claim is filed against the responsible party, a victim may be awarded damages such as lost wages, medical expenses, pain, and suffering. How Do I Prove Negligence in a Slip and Fall Case? Negligence…
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According to NSC Injury Facts, slip and fall accidents rank among the top three leading causes of preventable deaths, besides poisoning and motor vehicle accidents. While no one expects a slip-and-fall accident to occur, it can be confusing and frustrating to experience when one does happen. Who is At Fault for a Slip-and-Fall Accident? You…
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As a business owner, it is your responsibility to maintain your business premises. Failing to do so can open your business to slip-and-fall lawsuits under the premises liability law. This law states that you are responsible for the safety of everyone who steps inside your property, including staff, customers, vendors, and trespassers. While a landlord…
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