South Carolina Premises Liability Lawyers Help Victims Who are Hurt on the Property of Another

There are many types of premises liability cases. People get hurt in escalator accidents, because a balcony or railing doesn’t provide proper support, or because a homeowner did not warn of a swimming people. Many of the ways people get injured due to a fall on the property of another can fit into one of the following categories.

• Slip and falls. This is probably the most common type of premises liability Property owners invite people to buy products on their property. They allow people to use their premises to walk. If you slip and fall because there was debris on the floor, surfaces were still wet, steps were uneven or for any reason; one of our South Carolina premises liability attorneys can help you show that the property owner was responsible for your pain.
• Negligent security. Assault victims may have the right to sue a property owner. While the criminal is directly responsible for your injuries, property owners have a duty to protect shoppers and visitors too. Owners should make sure their property is properly lit and hire security guards when assaults are a reasonable concern. Our lawyers have experience showing that the property owner could have done more to protect your safety.
• Dog bites and animal attacks. Pets provide a lot of comfort and joy to homeowners. But they can also cause severe scarring, nerve damage and permanent harm when they bite or attack. Children are especially vulnerable because they don’t realize dogs can bite or cats can scratch. There is no first bite rule in South Carolina. At McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, we file complaints against homeowners and their insurance policies even if the animal has never misbehaved before.
• Construction site. Construction companies, general contractors and building owners have a duty to follow local, state and federal housing laws. They are required by OSHA laws and other regulations to protect the safety of their workers and anyone who might be hurt on or near the property. We file workers’ compensation claims for employees and personal injury lawsuits for anyone who has a direct legal claim against the wrongdoer. Don’t assume you can’t sue because you are a worker. Our law firm has a successful track record for holding the owners of buildings and construction companies liable for the harm they cause.

After filing a claim, the insurance companies may try to put the blame on you. They might argue they did not know repairs were needed or that proper precautions were in place. You need strong counsel from attorneys at McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC, to work past these defenses to get a just result.