- 23 + Years Experience
- 10,000 + Clients
Slip and Fall Lawyer in Horry County, SC
Coastal Law is a slip-and-fall law firm accepting clients in Myrtle Beach, SC, and the surrounding area. We represent victims of negligent property owners and stores when they do not maintain safe premises.
Accidents happen!
But, when the “accident” did not happen, butfor the carelessness of store employees or a property owner, that was not an accident.
It’s a “tort,” and the business or property owner is liable for the damage caused by their negligence.
For example, if there is a spill on Aisle Ten, store employees are aware of the spill but do not clean it up, and a customer falls on the slippery surface. The store is liable for its employees’ negligence and must pay for the customer’s damages suffered because of the fall.
Slip & fall attorney Mike Wells is committed to helping accident victims obtain justice for their injuries.
He has the experience and resources to investigate, identify potential sources of recovery, negotiate with defendants and insurance companies, and represent clients in court if fair compensation is not offered.
A Conway, SC, Slip & Fall Attorney Who Cares
People turn to Coastal Law for help when:
- They have been injured due to someone else’s negligence,
- Their case involves complex legal issues like premises liability law,
- They need an experienced personal injury lawyer who will take on the insurance companies and corporations when they attempt to deny or limit your claim,
- They need a local attorney who works with the local courts and court personnel regularly, or
- They are looking for a premises liability attorney with a proven record of success handling serious personal injury claims in South Carolina.
How Coastal Law Can Help You
When you call Coastal Law’s Myrtle Beach, SC, and Conway, SC, premises liability/ slip-and-fall law firm, we will meet with you at your convenience – at one of our office locations or a hospital visit if you are unable to travel to our office – to answer your questions and learn about your case.
We don’t charge for the initial consultation.
Your slip-and-fall attorney will:
- Meet with you at one of our office locations or, if you are unable to come to our office, we will come to you at your home or the hospital,
- Investigate your case, locate and interview witnesses, locate and preserve videos and other evidence, and gather the evidence you will need to prove your claims and damages,
- Identify all possible sources of recovery in your case,
- Demand payment from the defendants or insurance companies,
- File a lawsuit if they do not pay full and fair compensation, and
- Try your case to a jury if it is not settled for its full and fair value.
Why Call Coastal Law?
Mike Wells is a slip-and-fall attorney at Coastal Law Firm with:
- Decades of experience handling serious personal injury claims in Horry County and Myrtle Beach, SC, including slip-and-fall cases,
- Access to the resources you will need to prove your case, including expert witnesses and private investigators when needed,
- Four South Carolina offices, including offices in Myrtle Beach, SC, Conway, SC, Charleston, SC, and Columbia, SC,
- Local ties in Horry and Georgetown Counties and decades of experience helping plaintiffs recover damages from corporations and insurance companies, and
- Compassion for our clients and a desire to help our neighbors in our local communities whenever possible.
How Do Slip and Fall Lawyers Get Paid?
Slip-and-fall attorneys, like most accident and personal injury lawyers, are usually paid on a contingency basis.
This means there is no fee to consult with us on any personal injury case, including premises liability cases, and you pay no attorney fees unless and until you are paid after a settlement or verdict at trial.
DID YOU KNOW…?
People often don’t know about slip-and-fall accidents in South Carolina: The burden of proof in these cases follows a concept called comparative negligence.
This means that, unlike some states, the court will consider how much your actions might have contributed to the accident when determining compensation
For instance, if you were texting, not paying attention, and slipped on a wet floor, the property owner’s liability for your injuries might be reduced because you weren’t acting cautiously.
It’s important to note that comparative negligence doesn’t necessarily bar you from receiving compensation, but it can affect the amount.
SLIP & FALL
Accident Law in SC
Over 23+ years, we’ve gained in-depth knowledge of the relevant laws, regulations, and court decisions, which allows us to represent our clients better.
Most slip and fall cases are based on premises liability law. To recover damages, we must prove:
- The defendant owed a duty to you (you were an invitee or a licensee on their property),
- Store employees or the property owner or manager was on notice that there was an unsafe condition (they knew or reasonably should have known about it),
- The defendant failed to correct the unsafe condition or warn about it, and
- The unsafe condition was the proximate cause of the plaintiff’s damages.
Swimming pool injuries and deaths are far too common in the Myrtle Beach area, and these are often preventable tragedies that involve children.
Whether it is a city, hotel, apartment complex, or residential property, the property owner or manager must keep their swimming facilities safe or to prevent access to the pool if there is an unsafe condition.
As with swimming pools, property owners and managers have a duty to keep amusement park rides and water park facilities safe for the public.
When injuries or deaths are caused by an amusement park or water park’s negligence, the accident victims will file a negligence action or a wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault party.
Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip-and-fall accidents, or trip-and-fall accidents, can have many causes, including:
- Spills of liquids, food, or other slippery substances,
- Boxes, cords, or other items left where customers can trip over them,
- Carpet or other flooring that is loose or uneven,
- Failure to maintain railings,
- Failure to maintain sidewalks, stairs, or other walking areas, or
- Snow, ice, or rain on walking surfaces.
SLIP & FALL
INJURY?
If you’ve been in a slip & fall accident in South Carolina, it’s important to be aware of your rights and to consult with an slip & fall accident attorney immediately.
What is Premises Liability?
Premises liability is the idea that a property owner (or business owner or property manager or tenant) has to keep their property safe for most people who enter the premises.
- Licensees have permission to be on the property – social guests, family, friends, people trying to sell things to the business or property owner. The property owner has a duty to warn of or correct any dangers on the property.
- Invitees are invited to the property for business purposes – customers or visitors to a professional office building, for example. The property owner has a duty to warn of or correct dangers, and it is a higher obligation than that for licensees.
- Trespassers (except children when there is an attractive nuisance) don’t have permission to be on the property, and there is no duty to warn them of or correct any dangers on the property.
Types of Premises Liability Cases in SC
Some of the more common types of premises liability claims in SC include:
- Slip and fall,
- Trip and fall,
- Dog bites and animal attacks,
- Elevator or escalator injuries,
- Electrocution,
- Construction site injuries,
- Amusement park injuries, and
- Swimming pool injuries or deaths
