{"id":19800,"date":"2022-11-04T09:27:10","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T13:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/?page_id=19800"},"modified":"2024-01-17T14:56:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T19:56:12","slug":"can-i-sue-someone-if-i-hurt-myself-on-their-private-property-in-south-carolina","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/faqs\/can-i-sue-someone-if-i-hurt-myself-on-their-private-property-in-south-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Sue Someone if I Hurt Myself on Their Private Property in South Carolina?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can sue someone if you hurt yourself on their private property in South Carolina. However, you must have been legally allowed to be on the premises at the time of your injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property owners have a duty of care to promote the safety of invitees and licensees while on the premises. However, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scstatehouse.gov\/code\/t15c082.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S.C. Ann. \u00a7 15-82-10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> states that trespassers are not protected if they get injured.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to Have a Successful Premises Liability Case<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your case to be successful, you will need to prove that the property owner was negligent. You will need to provide evidence that proves your visitor status and sheds light on how you were injured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some pieces of information could include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your employment records, if you were on the premises for work or solicitation purposes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cell phone records, if you had text conversations with the owner where they invited you onto the property<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photos or videos of the accident scene and your injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical records, receipts, doctor\u2019s testimonies, and insurance communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eyewitness testimony<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your written testimony<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Records of past complaints about the hazard which injured you, if available\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/premises-liability\/\n\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premises liability lawyer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you compile evidence such as those listed above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What to Do After an Accident on Someone Else\u2019s Property<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you should do after you injure yourself is report the accident to the proper authority, which could be the property manager or owner. Depending on the circumstances, you may want to speak to the police to make sure the incident is recorded. If you are able, take photos of the accident scene (including the hazard) and your injuries.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as you are able, you should seek medical attention. Even if you think that your injuries are minor, you should still meet with a medical professional. Be sure to inform them of how you got injured and keep all documents relating to the treatment of your injuries. The details of your medical report (and the doctor\u2019s potential testimony) can be used later on to support your claim.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, do not accept an offer from the insurance company without first understanding the extent and value of your losses. If you accept an offer from the insurer, your case is over, even if you incur additional accident-related expenses in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>A Premises Liability Lawyer Can Prove Negligence in Your Case<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the insurance company is continuously offering you low settlements or deflects responsibility, consider how legal representation can help you. A lawyer can help you pursue damages. They can handle many of the obstacles that are present in filing a lawsuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your case to be successful, a premises liability lawyer must show <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com\/negligence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">negligence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the part of the property owner. They must prove:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Duty of care<\/b>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We must show that the party liable for your losses had an obligation to promote the safety of lawful visitors.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breach of duty of care<\/b>. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your legal team must establish that the liable party knew (or should have known) about a potential hazard yet failed to fix it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Causation<\/b>. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We must prove that because the liable party failed to address a hazard on their private property, you suffered an accident in which you were injured.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Damages<\/b>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You must have quantifiable damages stemming from the incident. This could come in the form of medical bills and lost wages.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your lawyer can also help you:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek and analyze evidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File all paperwork with the appropriate parties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interview eyewitnesses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine fault and liability\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult with third-party field experts\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep you up to date at every stage of your case<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer all of your questions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inform you of your options<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect your rights<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your lawyer may be able to help you in ways that we have not included here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Take the First Step Toward Justice Today<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak to a team member from George Sink Injury Lawyers during a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/free-consultation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free case review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Call us or fill out our online form today to learn more about how you can sue someone if you hurt yourself on their private property in South Carolina.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you call us today, we can explain your legal options. Our goal is to hold the negligent party in your case financially responsible for your losses. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let our team fight for you. We are ready to represent you at trial.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can sue someone if you hurt yourself on their private property in South Carolina. However, you must have been legally allowed to be on the premises at the time of your injury.\u00a0 Property owners have a duty of care to promote the safety of invitees and licensees while on the premises. However, S.C. 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