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Property owners and businesses must keep their premises reasonably safe for customers and guests. When they don’t, people get hurt, and the store’s insurer will often say you should have watched where you were going.
Slip and fall cases we handle
- Spills and wet floors in grocery stores and restaurants
- Broken or uneven sidewalks, parking lots and stairs
- Poor lighting and missing handrails
- Ice, leaks and hidden hazards
What you have to show
Generally, you’ll need to show the owner knew, or should have known, about the hazard and didn’t fix it or warn you. Video footage, incident reports and employee statements matter, and they can disappear quickly.
What to do after a fall
- Report the fall to a manager and ask for a copy of the incident report.
- Photograph the hazard, your shoes and the area.
- Get names of witnesses.
- See a doctor right away.
- Don’t sign anything or give a recorded statement before calling us.
Fell at a store or business? Call us before the video is erased. Call or text 1-866-288-9276, answered 24/7.
Deadlines in Georgia vs. South Carolina
| Georgia | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Fault rule | Modified comparative, barred at 50% or more | Modified comparative, barred above 50% |
| Injury deadline | Generally 2 years | Generally 3 years |
| Claim against a government agency | Ante litem notice, as short as 6 months | SC Tort Claims Act, generally 2 years |
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Slip and fall FAQs
The store says I should have seen the spill. Do I still have a case?
Possibly. Both states compare fault. If the business failed to inspect, clean up or warn, you may still recover even if you were partly at fault.
Can I make a claim if I fell at a friend’s home?
Sometimes. Homeowner’s insurance may cover the claim. We’ll explain your options.
