{"id":14478,"date":"2022-02-17T08:03:14","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T13:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/?page_id=14478"},"modified":"2023-03-16T18:20:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T22:20:56","slug":"liability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/personal-injury\/dog-bite\/liability\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Can I Sue for My Dog Bite Injury in South Carolina?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In South Carolina, a dog owner is responsible for their dog\u2019s behavior. If a dog bites you and you are injured as a result, you could sue the dog owner. They should compensate you for the physical and emotional trauma of your attack. It doesn’t matter whether or not the dog owner knew that the dog might attack you. Under South Carolina\u2019s dog bite law, the dog owner can be held liable for a dog bite.<\/span><\/p>\n

You don’t have to pay for any medical expenses out of your own pocket. A qualified South Carolina dog bite attorney can help you seek compensation for your injuries when a dog bites you. The amount of compensation you will receive depends on the severity of the dog bite injury.<\/span><\/p>\n

Liability for Dog Bites in South Carolina<\/h2>\n

South Carolina follows a strict liability law, which means that the dog owner is liable for a dog bite. This is true regardless of whether or not their dog exhibited violent tendencies prior to the bite.<\/span><\/p>\n

Under the law, the dog owner is not only liable for the dog bite but also for any damages caused when their dog attacks someone. For instance, if you broke your hand trying to escape from a dog, the dog owner may be held liable for the damages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Suppose the dog was under the care of someone else other than the dog owner when it attacked you. In that case, whoever has the dog in their care could be held liable for a dog bite.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Build a Strong Case for a Dog Bite Lawsuit in South Carolina<\/h2>\n

After a dog bites you, consider the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Seek Medical Attention<\/h3>\n

It is highly advisable to seek emergency medical attention following a dog bite. Call an ambulance or have someone call a medic for you. Seeing a doctor following a dog bite will prevent a minor injury from worsening and may help in any future lawsuit.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Report the Dog Bite<\/h3>\n

Confirm with the physician who treated you whether or not they reported the bite. If they did not, you could do so.<\/span><\/p>\n

You should report a dog bite to the relevant authorities because a record of a report will help your case when you file for damages. Relevant authorities can be any of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n