Holding Negligent Property Owners Accountable
Property owners in South Carolina have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for guests, visitors, and anyone lawfully on the property. When they fail to do so, serious injuries can happen — and they may be held financially responsible.
Premises liability claims arise when a person is hurt due to a hazardous or unsafe condition on someone else’s property. This can include:
- Slip and fall accidents due to wet floors, uneven pavement, or poorly maintained walkways
- Negligent security, including inadequate lighting, broken locks, or lack of proper monitoring
- Drownings and pool injuries, especially when fences or gates are missing or not up to code
- Attractive nuisances like unsecured swimming pools, trampolines, or abandoned structures that can lure children into danger
- Property owners are expected to inspect their premises regularly, fix known hazards within a reasonable timeframe, and provide clear warnings when risks are present. Even if they claim they didn’t know about the dangerous condition, the law may still hold them accountable if they should have known — this is called constructive knowledge.
A serious injury on someone else’s property can leave you with more than just physical pain — it can result in overwhelming medical bills, missed work, and long-term emotional distress. At Palmetto State Injury Lawyers, we investigate the facts, determine who may be liable, and fight to recover compensation for everything you’ve lost.