Hotel & Rental Property Injury Liability in Charleston

Hotels and rental properties must keep guests safe. When they fail, people get hurt. If you were injured at a hotel or rental property in Charleston, you may have a premises liability claim.

The personal injury attorneys at Crantford Meehan handle hotel and rental property injury cases across South Carolina. We build strong cases against careless property owners and fight to get you the money you deserve.

What Is Premises Liability?

Premises liability holds property owners responsible when guests get hurt on their property. Hotels and rental properties owe guests a duty to keep conditions safe. When owners ignore hazards, they can be held liable for injuries that result.

Common Hotel and Rental Property Injuries

Injuries at hotels and rental properties take many forms:

• Slip and fall accidents from wet floors or spills
• Falls from balconies or stairs due to broken railings
• Assaults or robberies from lack of security
• Burns from faulty heating or hot water systems
• Injuries from broken furniture or fixtures
• Drowning or near-drowning at pools
• Elevator or escalator injuries

Each of these can lead to serious harm that requires costly medical care. Our Charleston personal injury lawyers handle all types of hotel and rental property claims. We also handle pedestrian accidents and other premises-related injuries.

What Property Owners Must Do Under South Carolina Law

Under South Carolina Code of Laws Title 27, property owners have clear duties:

• Inspect and repair — Owners must check for hazards regularly and fix dangerous conditions promptly. This includes stairs, railings, walkways, and common areas.
• Provide proper lighting — Hallways, stairwells, parking areas, and pools must have adequate lighting. Dark areas raise the risk of falls and attacks.
• Maintain security — Owners must take reasonable steps to reduce crime risk, such as working locks, cameras, and lighting. Similar to dram shop liability, security negligence requires proving the owner’s duty and breach.
• Warn of known dangers — If a hazard exists, owners must post clear warnings and tell guests about the risk.

When owners ignore these duties, they face liability. South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You can still recover damages even if you were partly at fault, as long as your share of blame is 50% or less.

How We Build Your Case

Proving premises liability means showing the property owner knew (or should have known) about the hazard. We gather evidence to prove their negligence, much like our approach in medical malpractice cases where the standard of care is key.

Evidence we collect:

• Incident reports and scene photos
• Maintenance records and inspection logs
• Prior complaints from other guests
• Security camera footage
• Expert testimony on safety standards
• Medical records showing your injuries

We also check whether the owner had notice of similar past incidents. A pattern of complaints is strong proof of negligence.

Our Legal Team

William C. Crantford and Jerry A. Meehan Jr. both hold AV Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating for legal skill and ethics. Both are Trial Lawyers College graduates trained to present complex evidence to juries.

They investigate claims thoroughly, gather strong evidence, and negotiate hard with insurers. When a fair deal cannot be reached, they take cases to trial. Our approach draws on experience handling wrongful death claims and other serious injury cases.

Our Track Record

Crantford Meehan has recovered millions for clients hurt on someone else’s property. Our case results include:

• $44.8 million judgment — Client suffered catastrophic injuries in a violent assault at a bar and grill. The owner failed to provide basic security despite known crime risks.
• $650,000 settlement — Client was hurt when a defective chair collapsed at a music festival. The owner had ignored prior complaints about bad seating. Case resolved within one year.
• $375,000 settlement — Slip and fall injuries from dangerous conditions at a commercial property.
• $250,000 settlement — Slip and fall caused by the owner’s failure to keep the premises safe.

These results show our ability to build strong cases and hold negligent owners accountable. See more client stories for additional examples.

Why Choose Crantford Meehan?

We focus on premises liability cases across South Carolina. Every case gets personal attention, thorough investigation, and aggressive representation. We fight to recover compensation for:

• Medical expenses and future care
• Lost wages and earning ability
• Pain and suffering

We have the resources to take on large property owners and their insurance companies.

We offer free consultations. Contact Crantford Meehan today to learn your options. Whether your injury happened in Charleston, Summerville, or elsewhere in South Carolina, we are ready to help. Call (843) 832-1120 or contact us online.