How is fault determined in a South Carolina slip and fall case?
August 15, 2024 – Paul Hammack
In South Carolina, fault in a slip and fall case is determined by examining whether the property owner or occupier was negligent in maintaining safe conditions on their premises. This involves analyzing factors such as whether the hazard was known or should have been known, whether reasonable steps were taken to address the hazard, and whether the injured person was careless in not avoiding the hazard.
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