A serious fall can change your life instantly. You could be walking down Main Street in downtown Greenville or through a parking garage and suddenly be on the ground with a broken wrist, head injury, or persistent back pain. If a hazardous property caused your fall, you shouldn’t have to shoulder the medical bills and lost paychecks alone. For 30 years, McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy has helped injured individuals across South Carolina hold negligent property owners accountable, always with honesty and integrity. Call 866-MCCRAVY for a free consultation.
Why Injured Greenville Residents Choose McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy
You have plenty of choices for legal help. Here’s what sets our firm apart.
30 years of experience, built on ethics
For three decades, we’ve represented South Carolinians who were hurt because someone else cut corners. That experience matters when an insurance company tries to downplay your injury or shift the blame to you. Just as important, we built this firm on doing right by our clients, with honest case assessments, straightforward answers, and steady communication from start to finish. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different. Our approach, though, remains the same: principled, prepared, and focused on you.
A Greenville office and seven locations statewide
Our Greenville office sits at 2 Butternut Drive, Greenville, SC 29605, so help is close to home. We also have seven offices across South Carolina, which means you’re never far from a team that knows the local courts, hospitals, and how these cases tend to play out in the Upstate.
A real focus on personal injury
Personal injury and workers’ compensation are at the heart of what we do. We’re not dabbling in slip-and-fall claims between unrelated matters. We handle premises liability cases regularly, and we know how to investigate a fall, preserve the evidence, and build a claim that holds up.
Don’t let the insurance company set the terms of your recovery. Call 866-MCCRAVY today for a free consultation.
Common Greenville Slip-and-Fall Cases We Handle
A slip-and-fall is a type of premises liability claim. It comes up any time a property owner or business fails to keep their space reasonably safe, and someone is hurt as a result. In a busy, growing city like Greenville, those hazards show up in many everyday places.
Downtown shops, restaurants, and commercial property
Downtown Greenville draws steady foot traffic to its restaurants, retail stores, and the area around Falls Park. All that activity means wet entryways, freshly mopped floors with no warning signs, cluttered aisles, and worn or uneven flooring. Property owners who invite customers in have a duty to keep walkways safe, and when they don’t, serious injuries follow.
Grocery stores, parking garages, and apartment complexes
Spills in grocery aisles, poorly lit stairwells and parking decks, broken handrails, potholes in lots, and crumbling sidewalks all cause falls. Renters can be injured on dim staircases or icy common areas that a landlord ignored. Whether your fall happened at a national chain or a small local business, the question is the same: did the property owner act reasonably, or did they let a known hazard linger?
South Carolina Premises Liability Law and What You Have to Prove
Winning a slip-and-fall claim isn’t automatic. You generally have to show that the property owner knew, or reasonably should have known, about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you in time. A puddle that sat for hours is very different from one that spilled a moment before you walked by.
How fault is shared under South Carolina law
Property owners often argue that you weren’t watching where you were going. South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule with a 51% bar. In plain terms, you can still recover damages as long as you’re less than 51% at fault, although your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you’re found 20% responsible, a $100K award is reduced to $80K. This is exactly why insurers try to pin part of the blame on you, and why strong evidence matters.
The deadline to file your claim
Time limits are strict. South Carolina law generally sets a three-year limit to bring an action for any injury to the person S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530, usually counted from the date of your fall. Miss that window, and you can lose the right to recover at all. Most Greenville premises cases that don’t settle are filed at the Greenville County Courthouse, and building a strong case takes time, so the sooner you call, the better.
Worried you waited too long? Call 866-MCCRAVY for a free case review, and we’ll tell you where you stand.
How Our Slip-and-Fall Claims Process Works
We keep things simple so you can focus on healing while we handle the legal side.
First, we listen. Your free consultation is a conversation about what happened, your injuries, and your questions. Second, we investigate. We move quickly to preserve surveillance video, incident reports, maintenance records, and witness statements before they disappear. Third, we handle the insurance company for you, document your damages, and push for a fair settlement. And if the insurer won’t be reasonable, we’re prepared to take your case to court. You won’t be left in the dark at any stage. We explain your options in plain English and let you make the decisions that are right for you and your family.
Damages You May Be Able to Recover
A fall can leave you with far more than a bruise. Many of our clients face broken bones, torn ligaments, herniated discs, and traumatic brain injuries, the kind of injuries treated at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and other Upstate trauma centers. Those injuries carry real costs.
Depending on your situation, you may be able to recover compensation for current and future medical bills, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, physical pain, and emotional distress. In cases involving permanent injury, the long-term financial impact can be significant. We work to account for what you’ll need down the road, not just today. Every case is different, and the value depends on the specific facts and the severity of your injuries.
Curious what your case could be worth? Call 866-MCCRAVY for a free evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Greenville Slip-and-Fall Claims
How much does it cost to hire a slip-and-fall lawyer?
Your initial consultation is always free, so it costs nothing to learn where you stand. We handle slip-and-fall cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning no attorney’s fee unless we recover for you. We’ll go over exactly how fees work before you decide anything.
How do I know if I actually have a case?
If you were hurt by a hazard the property owner knew about or reasonably should have caught and fixed, you may have a claim. The hard part is proving it, which is why an early investigation matters. The only way to know for sure is to have your situation reviewed, and that review is free.
What if the store says the fall was my fault?
That’s a common tactic. Remember, under South Carolina’s comparative negligence rule, you can still recover as long as you were less than 51% at fault. We build cases that anticipate these blame-shifting arguments and answer them with evidence.
How long do I have to file in South Carolina?
In most cases, you have three years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit. Some exceptions can shorten or extend that window, so don’t assume you have plenty of time. Call us early so evidence stays fresh, and your options stay open.
Do you handle slip-and-fall cases in Greenville?
Yes. Our Greenville office is located at 2 Butternut Drive, and we represent injured individuals throughout Greenville County and the surrounding Upstate. With seven offices across South Carolina, we’re ready to help close to where you live.
Talk to a Greenville Slip-and-Fall Lawyer Today
You didn’t ask to be injured, and you shouldn’t have to navigate the aftermath alone. Let our team handle the insurance companies, the paperwork, and the legal heavy lifting while you focus on getting better. With 30 years of experience and a commitment to doing right by every client, McCravy, Newlon, & Clardy is ready to listen. Call 866-MCCRAVY now for your free consultation, and we’ll tell you honestly whether we can help.