Category Archives: Negligent Security
Shot Answering a Knock at a Motel Door: What South Carolina’s Landmark Security Case Means for Charleston Visitors
Charleston welcomes millions of overnight visitors every year, staying in everything from historic downtown inns to budget motels off I-26. Most of these stays are uneventful. But when a guest is attacked by a stranger on a property that never should have let them get that close, South Carolina law has a specific framework… Read More »
Armed Robbery at North Charleston Circle K Raises Questions About Convenience Store Security
North Charleston police arrested a suspect after a gunpoint robbery at a Circle K gas station on Ashley Phosphate Road on July 25, 2026, an incident that plays out at Charleston-area convenience stores more often than most residents realize. The Incident Around 12:14 p.m., a man walked into the Circle K, displayed what appeared… Read More »
Major Shooting Reported at South Carolina Publix
On May 8th, 2026, multiple sources reported a shooting at a Publix location in South Carolina. The Berkeley County shooting traumatized dozens of people and injured at least three. What can you do if you were injured at a grocery store shooting in South Carolina? Is it possible to file a negligent security lawsuit?… Read More »
Three Major South Carolina Shootings Occur on the Same Road in Just One Week
Gun violence has reached almost unbelievable levels in South Carolina, with three nightclub shootings occurring on the same road in the space of approximately one week. Property owners must be aware of the security hazards associated with running bars and clubs, especially if violence becomes so severe in a relatively small geographic area. If… Read More »
Injured in a Stampede at a Festival in South Carolina: Can I Sue?
On May 25th, People and many other sources reported that almost 20 people had suffered various injuries after a stampede at a South Carolina festival. Many of the victims had been trampled in a mad rush to the exit, possibly prompted by fears of an active shooter. If you were trampled at a festival,… Read More »
Man Arrested for Multiple Sexual Assaults in South Carolina Parking Lots
On May 1st, 2026, ABC News 4 reported that officers had arrested a man on suspicion of committing multiple sexual assaults in South Carolina parking lots. This arrest draws attention to a serious issue facing many women in South Carolina, and some might argue that retail businesses should be doing more to ensure effective… Read More »
Two Reports of Violence at the Same Bar in South Carolina
On May 4th, 2026, sources reported two separate violent incidents that seemingly occurred at the same South Carolina bar. One of these incidents was a fatal shooting. The fact that these two incidents occurred within a few hours of each other indicates that this particular establishment may be struggling to keep its patrons safe…. Read More »
Shootings Reported at South Carolina Bars and Gas Stations
Within the past week, two major shootings have occurred at a bar and a gas station in South Carolina. These incidents should come as no surprise, as South Carolina has seen plenty of similar shootings across the state. While they may have become a regular occurrence, victims do not have to simply accept them… Read More »
Bullets Fly as Negligent Security Lawsuits in South Carolina Rise
Within the past week alone, multiple establishments have been rocked by gun violence in South Carolina. With such frequent shootings, it should come as no surprise that negligent security lawsuits are on the rise in this state. What if one of these shootings injured you or someone you love? Can you also file a… Read More »
Types of Gunshot Wounds That May Lead to Negligent Security Lawsuits in South Carolina
A brazen shooting at a restaurant, bar, or hotel can cause you to suffer various gunshot wounds. Different types of gunshot wounds can lead to different injuries that require distinct treatments and therapies. That being said, all gunshot wounds could potentially lead to negligent security lawsuits in South Carolina. Penetrating Wounds A penetrating wound… Read More »