Understanding your Rights After a Severe Slip and Fall  

Most people have experienced a slip and fall at some point in their life, and although some people are lucky enough to come out with minimal injuries, unfortunately, not everyone is that fortunate. For some people, these slip and fall accidents can result in life-altering injuries or even death. If you have been injured due to a slip and fall, and it was someone else's fault, you have the right to sue under South Carolina law. Our experienced South Carolina slip and fall attorney will fight for the compensation you deserve.

Every year in the United States, a staggering 1 out of 3 adults over the age of 65 will experience a slip and fall, making them one of the most common sources of injury in our country. In South Carolina alone, thousands of slip and fall-related injuries occur each year. Approximately 25,000 slip and fall incidents result in emergency room visits in South Carolina. While an additional 7,000 slip and fall, accidents result in hospitalization. 

Slip and fall accidents may result in physical harm, but they can also negatively impact your life in other ways. In addition to medical costs, a serious slip and fall injury can prevent you from living and doing the things you would prior to the accident. You may be faced with not only paying medical costs, but also lost wages from missing work, and even intangible losses such as pain and suffering and more. 

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After going through a traumatic accident, the last thing you should have to worry about is navigating the legal system. At the Hopkins Law Firm, we want to be there for you and relieve you of this burden. We are here to assist you in winning your slip and fall case. Our very own South Carolina personal injury lawyer, Clay Hopkins, is experienced with slip and falls accidents and can help you get the compensation you deserve. 

What to Do After a Slip and Fall 

After a slip and fall, there are several essential things you need to do to win your case. 

• Get medical attention.  
• Document everything. Take pictures of everything that happened during and after the accident and gather information of all parties present. 
• Contact a personal injury lawyer to aid you in the legal process. 

Statute of Limitations for a Slip and Fall Case 

When you want to win a slip and fall case in South Carolina, file your claim as soon as possible. Because you only have a certain amount of time to file your claim. South Carolina Code 15-3-530 stipulates that you have three years from the date of the accident to file your claim or file a lawsuit. 

Although three years seems like a long time, the sooner you act the quicker you will get results. Your witnesses will have a more excellent recall of what happened, and so will you. 

As soon as you decide to file a slip and fall case, call a lawyer. 

Contact a South Carolina Slip and Fall Lawyer to Win a Slip and Fall Case Today 

When you have been injured in a slip and fall, you have a right to compensation if someone else could have prevented that injury. Call the Hopkins Law Firm for help to win your slip and fall case. Our experienced South Carolina slip and fall attorney will fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact us for a free review of your case today.