Trusted Premises Liability Attorney in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
At the David W. Martin Law Group our Myrtle Beach personal injury attorneys know that our city lies in the center of a long and continuous 60-mile stretch of beach known as “The Grand Strand” in northeastern South Carolina.
According to VisitMyrtleBeach.com, approximately 325,000 live in Myrtle Beach, and another 19 million visit the city each year.
And for good reason.
There are approximately 425 hotels and 98,600 accommodation units in the Myrtle Beac area, including luxury seaside resorts, beach houses, condos, cottages, bed & breakfasts, and small, independently owned “mom and pop” motels. In addition, there are multiple campgrounds and mega RV parks between the city and the South Strand.
There are also approximately 1,800 full-service restaurants in the area, countless bars, and nightclubs that operate both full time and during certain events or high tourist seasons, 90 championship golf courses, over 35 extravagant miniature golf courses, and more than 200 outlet stores that offer a wide range of shopping, water sports, theme parks, live entertainment theaters, and celebrity concerts.
With so many things to do in Myrtle Beach, no one ever expects anything to go wrong. Unfortunately, with so many businesses housed in a single city, it is nearly impossible for everything to go right.
Here is what our Horry County premises liability attorneys want Myrtle Beach visitors, workers, and residents to know about their legal options if negligence impacts their activities.
What Could Possibly Go Wrong While Visiting, Working, or Living in Myrtle Beach?
When negligence is a factor at a hotel, private residence, restaurant, bar, or tourist attraction, guests are going to get hurt.
Unfortunately, it happens all too often in the very busy confines of Myrtle Beach.
Some of the most common premises liability accidents, injuries, and fatalities are caused by:
- Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents, including:
- Bathrooms/Changing Areas in Disrepair
- Broken Steps, Elevators, and Escalators
- Freshly Mopped Floors without Warning Signs
- Missing Handrails and Other Safety Features
- Poorly Lit Areas
- Swimming Pool Accidents
- Wet Areas Around Ice Machines and Lobbies
- Wet Tile at Entrances and Exits
- Negligent or Insufficient Security, including:
- Criminal Assaults
- Employment Sexual Abuse
- Injuries Caused by the Lack of Security
- Injuries Caused by the Security Personnel
- Intruders on the Premises
- Sexual Attacks
- Swimming Pool, Lazy River & Water Park Accidents, including:
- Drain Injuries
- Electrocutions
- Near-Drownings & Drownings
- Dram Shop Injuries & Fatalities caused by:
- Criminal Activity
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Fights
- Sexual Assaults
- Boat Excursion Accidents, including:
- Dinner Cruises
- Dolphin Watching Tours
- Fishing Accidents
- Kayaking and Eco Tours
- Jet Ski Accidents
- Parasailing Accidents
- Sailing Accidents
- Snorkeling And Diving Excursions
- Sunset Cruises
Our Myrtle Beach personal injury attorney practice areas include:
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Boat Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accident
- Dog Bites
- Slip & Fall
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Medical Malpractice
- Sexual Abuse
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Death
Myrtle Beach Visitors, Workers & Locals All Deserve Access to Specialized Legal Representation
Whether you are a visitor, employee, or resident in Myrtle Beach, you deserve to be safe from hazardous conditions.
Whether your activities were booked through your hotel or resort, if you scheduled them on your own, or were simply doing your job, negligence should never play a part in your work, vacation, or residency. If it has, we can help you seek justice from each liable party — or combination of parties — so you can pursue the damages you are entitled to.
Contact Our Experienced Premises Liability Attorneys in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
If you have been injured or lost a loved one because of another person or party’s negligence in Myrtle Beach, contact our experienced personal injury lawyers by calling 854-854-5623 or contacting us online for a consultation today.
We provide consultations for all personal injury cases in South Carolina, and never charge any legal fees unless we deliver a positive outcome for your unique case.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Myrtle Beach Premises Liability
South Carolina follows the comparative negligence rule, meaning you can still pursue compensation even if you were partially at fault. However, your compensation will be reduced by the percentage of fault attributable to you. To get a better understanding of how this will impact your case, contact our firm today to set up a consultation.
In South Carolina, the statute of limitations for filing a premises liability claim is generally three years from the date of the injury, but that timing can vary based upon the entity where the incident occurred. Filing your claim within this timeframe is essential to preserve your right to compensation.
You may be entitled to recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. In some cases, punitive damages may also be awarded if the property owner’s negligence was particularly severe.
To determine if you have a premises liability case, it is essential to establish that the property owner or manager was negligent in maintaining the property and that this negligence directly led to your injury. Contacting a premises liability attorney can help evaluate the specifics of your case.
Yes, you can still file a claim in Myrtle Beach, even if the property owner was not aware of the hazardous condition. The key factor is whether the owner should have reasonably known about the dangerous condition and taken steps to address it.
Most premises liability cases in Myrtle Beach are resolved through settlement negotiations without the need for a trial. However, if a fair settlement cannot be reached, our experienced attorneys at the David W. Martin Law Group are ready to represent you in court and fight for your rights.
Key evidence in a premises liability case includes photographs of the accident scene, medical records, witness statements, maintenance records for the property, and any previous complaints about hazardous conditions. Gathering this evidence as soon as possible can strengthen your case.
