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Common slip and fall risks in vacation rentals
South Carolina is a popular vacation destination for families looking to enjoy ideal summertime weather or beautiful days on the beach. Choosing the right vacation rental is one of the most important steps when planning a trip, but even a well-coordinated family getaway can end in disaster if the rental...
What if a rental property changed ownership before my stay?
Myrtle Beach is one of the premier destinations in the United States. Planning a vacation, choosing a fancy-looking rental home and spending your days on the beach might be the highlight of your year. Unfortunately, not all rental homes deliver on the owner’s advertised promise, and their dishonesty might be...
Is the shower floor in your vacation rental too slippery?
Thanks to the popularity of vacation rental sites, many homeowners in the Myrtle Beach area have an easy way to make money. To make their properties appeal to discerning vacationers, these homeowners may install high-end tile on shower or bathroom floors. This tile, though, may not be suitable for these...
Ongoing debate on short-term rentals in South Carolina
Potential legal issues concerning short-term rentals in South Carolina cover a lot of ground and this could impact issues such as premises liability and local or state control. This discussion intensifies as one gets closer to coastal communities and popular destinations, including Charleston and Myrtle Beach. Lawmakers continue to debate...
3 common dangers to check for in your vacation rental
Your trip to Myrtle Beach should be a chance to enjoy the beautiful South Carolina coast with your loved ones. When you book a vacation rental for your stay, you trust the property manager to ensure a safe and comfortable experience. The Myrtle Beach area has around 98,600 accommodation units...
Do you know who is liable for restaurant injuries?
Tourists expect to enjoy a good meal at a restaurant, not to sustain an injury. However, accidents can happen if an establishment does not prioritize the safety of its patrons. After incurring an injury, many customers may assume that the staff members are at fault. FindLaw says that restaurants have...
What happens if you fall at a relative’s home on Thanksgiving?
Slips, trips and falls are a major health hazard — particularly among the elderly. Roughly three million adults 65 years of age or older end up in the emergency room due to falls annually, and one out of every five of those people can expect to be seriously injured. What...
Hotels in the Myrtle Beach area may present these injury hazards
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a popular vacation destination. As such, there are many local hotels visitors can choose from when planning a beach holiday. Most hotels (as well as motels, vacation homes and B&Bs) are safe for guests because property owners in the area take measures to address any...
The particular dangers of hotel pools
If you are one of the millions of tourists who flock to the shores of Myrtle Beach each summer, you know the appeal of the beach. But the hotel pool is another amenity that many families enjoy. However, the pool could easily be the most dangerous part of the hotel....
These 3 places in a bar pose the biggest slip-and-fall risk
Even though you may know your neighborhood watering hole like the back of your hand, the bar your visit on your Myrtle Beach vacation is a different story. Put simply, every time you are in an unfamiliar place, you have some chance of sustaining a serious injury in a slip-and-fall...
Small Business Owners Need to Protect against Slip and Falls
Slip and fall accidents often result in personal injury lawsuits brought against small businesses and their owners. Such accidents can occur indoors or outdoors and are often the result of a customer tripping over an object or slipping on a wet or damaged surface. Torn carpet, broken sidewalks and icy...