⚠️ SLIP AND FALL INJURY? Property Owners Must Pay For Negligence - Call Now: 888-499-5738

South Carolina Slip and Fall Attorney

PROPERTY OWNERS HAVE A DUTY TO KEEP YOU SAFE. When they fail through negligence - wet floors, broken stairs, poor lighting - you shouldn't pay for their carelessness. Attorney Matthew M. McGuire has been fighting premises liability cases since 1989.

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NO FEE UNLESS WE WIN - GUARANTEED

Property owners and their insurance companies have teams of lawyers denying claims. We level the playing field and only get paid when you do. If we don't recover money for you, you owe us nothing.

🏢 PROPERTY OWNERS KNOW ABOUT DANGEROUS CONDITIONS

Most slip and fall accidents are preventable. Property owners know about dangerous conditions but fail to fix them or warn visitors. They choose profits over safety - until someone gets hurt.

Don't let negligent property owners escape responsibility for your injuries and suffering.

Common Slip and Fall Hazards We Handle

💧 Wet Floor Accidents

Common Locations: Grocery stores, restaurants, hospitals, malls

Causes: Spills not cleaned, leaking roofs, mopping without warning signs

Legal Issues: Notice requirements, inspection policies, cleanup procedures

🧊 Ice and Snow Hazards

Common Locations: Parking lots, sidewalks, building entrances

Causes: Failure to salt/sand, inadequate snow removal, blocked drainage

Defenses: Natural accumulation vs artificial conditions

🪜 Broken or Defective Stairs

Common Problems: Loose handrails, uneven steps, poor lighting

Building Codes: Violations of construction standards

Severe Injuries: Broken bones, head trauma, spinal injuries

🕳️ Floor Defects

Common Issues: Torn carpeting, loose tiles, holes in flooring

Maintenance Failures: Known defects not repaired promptly

Trip Hazards: Raised surfaces, cords, merchandise placement

💡 Inadequate Lighting

Common Areas: Stairwells, parking lots, walkways

Safety Requirements: Minimum illumination standards

Visibility Issues: Shadows hiding hazards, burned out bulbs

🚧 Construction Hazards

Common Problems: Debris, uneven surfaces, inadequate barriers

Warning Requirements: Signs, cones, alternate routes

Contractor Liability: Multiple responsible parties

PROPERTY LIABILITY STANDARDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Business Invitees

Highest Duty: Active inspection and maintenance required

Examples: Customers, restaurant patrons, hotel guests

Social Guests

Moderate Duty: Warning of known dangerous conditions

Examples: Party guests, social visitors

Trespassers

Limited Duty: No willful or wanton harm

Exception: Child trespassers have special protections

We know exactly what duty property owners owed you and how they failed to meet it. This knowledge is crucial for winning your case.

What's Included in Slip and Fall Representation

📸 Scene Investigation

  • Immediate scene documentation
  • Photography of hazardous conditions
  • Measurements and diagrams
  • Weather condition documentation
  • Surveillance video recovery

📋 Evidence Collection

  • Incident report analysis
  • Maintenance record review
  • Employee training documentation
  • Previous incident history
  • Building code compliance check

👥 Witness Development

  • Witness statement collection
  • Employee interview coordination
  • Expert witness preparation
  • Safety expert testimony
  • Medical expert coordination

Damage Assessment

  • Medical expense documentation
  • Lost wage calculation
  • Pain and suffering valuation
  • Future medical needs assessment
  • Disability impact evaluation

Common Slip and Fall Problems We Solve

🏢 Property Owner Defenses

Investigation Challenges

💔 Insurance Company Tactics

Our Slip and Fall Process

Immediate Action

Available 24/7 for serious slip and fall accidents. We immediately begin evidence preservation and scene documentation before property owners can fix hazards or destroy evidence.

📸 Comprehensive Documentation

We thoroughly document the accident scene, hazardous conditions, and all contributing factors. Our 35 years of experience knows what evidence is crucial for proving liability.

Thorough Investigation

We investigate the property owner's knowledge of hazardous conditions, maintenance procedures, and previous similar accidents to prove negligence.

👩‍⚕️ Medical Coordination

We coordinate your medical treatment and ensure all injuries are properly documented. Some slip and fall injuries worsen over time and require ongoing medical attention.

⚔️ Insurance Negotiations

We handle all communications with property owners and insurance companies. Our reputation for thorough preparation and trial readiness gets better settlements.

Trial When Necessary

If insurance companies won't pay fair compensation, we're prepared for trial. Property owners and insurers know we're not afraid to present cases to juries.

Slip and Fall FAQs

What if the property owner says I should have seen the hazard? +
Property owners will claim hazards were "open and obvious" to avoid liability. However, they still have duties to maintain safe premises and warn of dangers. Even if a hazard is visible, poor lighting, distractions, or other factors may make avoidance unreasonable. We challenge these defenses with expert testimony and evidence.
How do you prove the property owner knew about the dangerous condition? +
We prove notice through: incident reports, maintenance logs, employee statements, previous accident history, inspection records, and surveillance footage. Sometimes we prove "constructive notice" - showing the hazard existed long enough that reasonable inspection would have discovered it.
What if I was partially at fault for my slip and fall? +
South Carolina uses comparative negligence - you can still recover even if partially at fault, but recovery is reduced by your fault percentage. Property owners will try to shift blame to reduce their liability. We fight these tactics and minimize your fault percentage through evidence and expert testimony.
How long do I have to file a slip and fall claim? +
Generally 3 years in South Carolina, but don't wait. Evidence disappears quickly - hazards get fixed, witnesses forget, surveillance footage gets deleted. The sooner you call, the stronger your case will be. Some government properties have special notice requirements with shorter deadlines.

⏰ EVIDENCE DISAPPEARS - ACT NOW

Property owners fix hazards immediately after accidents to avoid future liability. Surveillance footage gets deleted, witnesses forget details, and physical evidence disappears.

Don't let negligent property owners escape responsibility. Call McGuire Law immediately - 30+ Years Since 1993 winning slip and fall cases.

Protect Your Rights: 888-499-5738

What Our Clients Say

"Mr. McGuire and his team got me out of jail, period."

-Becky M., Columbia, SC

"McGuire Law is not like the law firms advertising on TV that run an assembly line. They are available all day, every day, home or office."

-Darrell M., Orangeburg, SC

"Responded not only the same day, but within the hour on a Sunday. Amazing, five stars."

-Jordan D., Spartanburg, SC

"If you need the best personal injury attorney in South Carolina, you call McGuire Law right now. I talked to an attorney with one call."

-Hilary A., Columbia, South Carolina

"I got a DUI in college and Mr. McGuire fixed it. One thousand stars!"

-Logan R., Lexington, South Carolina

"I have sent Matt more referrals than I can count at this point. Everyone is always astonished at the effort Matt and McGuire Law put into every case."

-Dan V., Sumter, South Carolina

"McGuire law does not play around. Don't think you can handle something like court yourself. You can't, so hire Mr. McGuire."

-Xander H., Spartanburg, S.C.