{"id":19842,"date":"2022-11-08T06:16:28","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T11:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/?page_id=19842"},"modified":"2024-01-17T14:54:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T19:54:56","slug":"does-premises-liability-cover-assault-in-south-carolina","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/faqs\/does-premises-liability-cover-assault-in-south-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Premises Liability Cover Assault in South Carolina?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The short answer is yes. Premises liability does cover assault in South Carolina. There is a caveat, though. The coverage only applies under certain circumstances where you can show that the owner or occupier of the premises failed to provide a clean and safe environment\u2014including failure to remove an aggressive assailant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Negligence in a Premises Liability Case With Assault<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can claim <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com\/negligence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">negligence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> anytime someone behaves in a way that is not consistent with the expected norm. The owner or occupier of a property can be found partially responsible for your assault if their actions (or inactions) contributed to an environment that made the assault possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prove negligence in a premises liability case that involves assault, you will need to establish:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Duty of Care<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duty of care is a legal term to describe behavior we expect from people in both public and private interactions. Drivers have a duty of care not to drive recklessly. Doctors have a duty of care to act in the best interests of their patients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property owners have a duty of care to maintain safe properties by providing:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sufficient lighting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secured openings, such as closed windows and locked doors\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An appropriate number of guards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well placed and maintained cameras\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trained security<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full background checks on new hires<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established portals or gates for guests or invitees to enter and leave<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discouraging any loitering at the property<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property owners have a duty of care to take measures that prevent harm from befalling visitors and guests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Breach of Duty<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the owner or occupier failed to provide appropriate safety measures, this is known as the breach of duty of care. Any violation that could result in harm to another person constitutes violating their duty of care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Causation<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From here, you must show a direct link between the liable party\u2019s negligence to your assault. For example, let\u2019s say that because the liable party failed to provide ample lighting in a parking lot, you did not see your assailant and were subsequently injured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could argue that because the liable party failed to provide adequate lighting, you were placed at a heightened risk of danger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Damages<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the damages you suffered are linked to the failures of the owner and\/or occupier. This must come in the form of quantifiable damages, like medical bills, lost wages, and other economic damages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Understanding Variables in a Premises Liability Case<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that there are a lot of variables when dealing with premises liability. For one thing, negligence does not necessarily mean malicious or intentional. It means that the defendant could have done something differently to promote the wellbeing of others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, there are criteria for establishing the extent of responsibility for the owner and\/or occupier. There are also criteria to meet that establishes whether the victim was an invitee, licensee, adult trespasser, or child trespasser.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premises liability does cover assault in South Carolina. Yet, because of the factors associated with bringing a civil action, you may want to consider discussing your case with a premises liability lawyer near you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Possible Injuries Sustained in an Assault<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a wide range of physical and emotional injuries you may have as a result of your assault. Injuries could include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broken bones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blunt force trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cuts, burns, bruises, and lacerations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knee and joint injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aans.org\/en\/Patients\/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments\/Traumatic-Brain-Injury\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traumatic brain injuries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (TBI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neck, back, or spinal cord trauma\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paralysis\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal injuries, such as bleeding and organ damage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be suffering from ailments that we have not included here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How a Premises Liability Lawyer Can Help<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have seen a doctor for your injuries, you will need to contact your insurance company to file a claim. You will also want to contact the insurance company of the property where the assault occurred.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may prove difficult to work with your own insurance company, let alone the insurance company for the property while recovering from your injuries. But 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 handle many legal responsibilities as they relate to your claim. They can:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather any documents regarding your assault, such as medical reports, camera and video evidence, and police reports<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investigate the site where the assault occurred and check for deficiencies in safety and security<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interview any eyewitnesses to the assault<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult with any subject area experts that may relate to the property, assault, or medical care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify all liable parties and their insurance companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculate your total possible losses, both current and in the future<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File the claim with the liable parties\u2019 insurance companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negotiate on your behalf with the insurance companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Represent you in court, if necessary<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can trust your lawyer to serve as your legal advocate as you recover from the assault.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Call George Sink Injury Lawyers Today<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premises liability does cover assault in South Carolina but only under certain circumstances. A premises liability attorney with George Sink Injury Lawyers may be able to help. We can investigate your case and determine to what extent you qualify for compensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We ask that you give us a call or fill out our online form. We provide a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/free-consultation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and you pay no attorney\u2019s fees unless we collect a negotiated settlement or court award. Just focus on getting better and leave the rest to us. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The short answer is yes. Premises liability does cover assault in South Carolina. There is a caveat, though. 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