You can encounter many different types of hazards when you enter another person’s property such as a dangerously slick floor or a broken railing. If the owner fails to address the condition or to warn you about it, and that negligence harms you or a loved one, you may be eligible to recover compensation for your losses. An experienced premises liability attorney from Joye Law Firm can provide the guidance and representation that you will need as you move forward.

Since 1968, our law firm has protected the rights of injury victims and their families in Charleston and surrounding communities in South Carolina. We go beyond seeking compensation for our clients. We work hard to improve the quality of their lives as well. To discuss how we can help you in your premises liability case, call us today or connect with us online and receive a free consultation about your case.

What Are Common Charleston Premises Liability Cases?

Your case may fall in the category of “premises liability” if it involves the negligence of a property owner and/or the person who was in control of the property at the time of your accident and injury. The common premises liability cases that our attorneys handle on behalf of clients in Charleston are:

• Slip and falls – Many people suffer severe injuries when they slip or trip due to conditions such as items left in a walkway, spilled liquids, uneven sidewalks, torn carpet, broken railings, poor lighting, concealed holes, damaged stairs or ice in parking lots. Falls often occur in nursing homes due to the neglect of the facility’s owner and staff members.
• Inadequate security – All too often, the owners or managers of hotels, motels, apartments, stores and office buildings fail to provide proper security for visitors even though there is a foreseeable risk of violent crimes taking place on the property.
• Elevator and escalator accidents – Owners of stores, shopping malls, hotels and office buildings have a duty to ensure that their elevators and escalators are in safe, working condition. All too often, injuries occur because the owner or a third-party vendor negligently installed and/or maintained the elevator or escalator.
• Falling objects – These accidents frequently occur at construction sites. Workers may drop tools or materials when they work from heights. They also occur in stores and warehouses, where carelessly placed items can fall from shelves. Victims often suffer head, brain and eye injuries.
• Swimming pool accidents – Children and other visitors can drown or suffer serious injuries when the people who own or oversee private and public pools fail to properly maintain them or to provide adequate supervision such as lifeguards. A pool owner or manager may also be liable if they fail to put up a fence and gate that will prevent young children from gaining access to a pool.

Most premises liability claims arise from accidents on commercial property, including vacation properties that one finds throughout the Charleston and Myrtle Beach areas. However, they can also arise from incidents on residential property. They may involve claims against homeowners, landlords and/or tenants. Joye Law Firm thoroughly investigates premises liability cases. We work hard to determine all parties who should held liable for our clients’ injuries and to identify all insurance policies and sources of compensation that are available to our clients.