A wet floor in a grocery store. A cracked sidewalk outside a restaurant on Coleman Boulevard. A poorly lit stairwell in an apartment complex. Slip and fall accidents happen quickly, but the injuries they cause can take weeks, months, or longer to heal. When a property owner's negligence creates a dangerous condition that injures you, South Carolina law gives you the right to hold them accountable.
At Berly Rouse, our Mount Pleasant slip and fall accident lawyers represent victims of premises liability injuries throughout the Lowcountry. We understand how these cases work, how property owners and insurers defend them, and what it takes to build a claim that stands up.
A slip and fall claim is a type of premises liability case. It arises when a property owner or occupier fails to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition and that failure causes someone to be injured. In South Carolina, property owners owe a duty of care to lawful visitors, which means keeping walkways clear, addressing known hazards promptly, and warning visitors of conditions that cannot be immediately fixed.
To have a viable slip and fall claim, you generally need to show that a dangerous condition existed, the property owner knew or should have known about it, they failed to fix it or warn you, and that failure directly caused your injuries.
South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule. As long as you are less than 51 percent at fault for the accident, you can still recover compensation, though your award may be reduced by your share of fault. This is why having experienced legal representation matters. Insurance companies routinely try to shift blame onto the victim to reduce what they pay out, and the most common mistakes victims make often happen in those first days after a fall.
Mount Pleasant's mix of retail centers, restaurants, hotels, apartment complexes, and public spaces creates a range of conditions where slip and fall injuries occur. We handle cases involving:
If you were hurt in any of these situations — or in a different type of fall caused by someone else's failure to maintain their property — a Mount Pleasant slip and fall lawyer at Berly Rouse can evaluate whether you have a claim.
Slip and fall injuries range from sprains and fractures to traumatic brain injuries and spinal damage. Depending on the severity of your injuries and the impact on your life, you may be entitled to recover:
South Carolina's statute of limitations for personal injury claims is three years from the date of the accident. Missing that deadline typically means losing your right to pursue compensation, so it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after a fall.
Slip and fall cases require more than a police report. Property owners and their insurers often dispute whether the condition was actually dangerous, whether they had notice of it, and whether your own actions contributed to the fall. At Berly Rouse, we investigate these claims thoroughly. When you work with our team, you get:
We are familiar with the Charleston County court system and have represented clients injured on properties throughout Mount Pleasant and the surrounding area. Our Charleston slip and fall lawyers handle cases across the region.
A slip and fall can leave you with serious injuries and bills you didn't expect. Property owners and their insurers have legal teams working to protect their interests from the moment an incident is reported. You deserve the same.
At Berly Rouse, we work on a contingency fee basis. You don't pay us unless we recover compensation for you. If you were injured in a slip and fall in Mount Pleasant, contact us today for a free consultation. We'll review the facts of your case and help you understand your options.
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