Greenville, SC Dog Bite Lawyers Know How to Protect Your Rights

Dogs are a common part of many people’s lives in Greenville, SC, but being attacked by another person’s dog can be a traumatic experience that can leave you, or your child, injured and fearful. In Greenville, SC, dog owners are required to keep their dogs under restraint when they’re away from their property, and it’s considered unlawful to take a dog on a walk without a leash.

If you are bitten by an unleashed or aggressive dog, consult with us for some answers, help, and guidance on what to do next – at no cost or obligation. Call 1-866-900-7078 today for a free case evaluation.

What Is the Law on Dog Bites in Greenville, SC?

If you, or someone you know, suffer from a dog bite injury in Greenville, SC, you should seek compensation for the harm you suffered. If you have been attacked by a dog In South Carolina, the law states that the dog’s owner, or handler, can be found liable for your injuries if the following three conditions exist:

1. Your injuries were caused by the dog bite or attack.
2. You were not trespassing when attacked by the dog.
3. You did not provoke the dog into attacking you.

Insurance companies will often try to prove that their clients are not liable by focusing on these last two conditions of the law. If you were trespassing on the dog owner’s property, the law may not find them liable, or responsible, for your injuries. Likewise, if you provoked the dog into attacking you by teasing it roughly or abusing it, the dog owner may not be found liable.

Does Intent Matter in a Greenville, SC Dog Bite Case?

Intent does not generally matter in a Greenville, SC dog bite injury because in South Carolina, a dog owner is strictly liable for a canine-inflicted injury. Dog owners or handlers are liable even if they did not know or could not have known that the dog would bite. It does not matter if their dog has never bitten another person. If their dog bit you, they could be found liable.

Victims of dog bites can file a lawsuit against the owner of a dog for damages and losses resulting from a bite.

Do you have a case? How much are you owed? For a free case evaluation, call 1-866-900-7078 now.

Why You Should Consider Consulting With a Greenville, SC Dog Bite Attorney

There are a few key reasons why you may want an experienced dog bite lawyer to represent you in your dog bite case:

• Family/friend hesitation. You may feel uncomfortable pursuing compensation from a friend or family member, but you may have no other choice. A serious dog bite can have a long-term devastating impact emotionally and financially. Even a “minor” bite can have long-term health implications, including rabies, cellulitis, and canimorsus infections. It’s important to remember that the dog owner will likely have insurance, and thus, it’s the insurer whom you would be seeking compensation from – not your family, friend, or neighbor. And your attorney knows how to handle the insurance company.

• Knowledge of complex South Carolina law and local ordinances. The complexity and layers of different dog bite laws in South Carolina make it difficult for most people to understand and may even prevent injured parties from considering a claim. But an experienced attorney can significantly increase your odds of success – don’t just accept the consequences of someone else’s actions.

• Pushy insurance companies. An insurer may push for a quick settlement that does not come close to covering the full, long-term cost of your injury. Agreeing to a quick dog bite settlement without taking these possible costs into account can leave you uncovered for future medical expenses and other costs. Your attorney knows insurance company tactics – and how to counter them.

• Trying to build the strongest possible case. Your attorney can interview witnesses, gather evidence, and even hire experts as needed to show the long-term impact of the attack.

Contact Experienced Greenville, SC Personal Injury Lawyers for a Free Case Evaluation

The dog bite lawyers at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin know the ins-and outs of South Carolina dog bite laws and how they can affect your claim in Greenville, SC.

After a dog attack, you may be entitled to significant compensation for:

• lost wages
• medical expenses
• pain and suffering
• and more

Put our experience to work for you. Our Greenville, SC personal injury attorneys are recognized professionals. Many have won awards, authored books, and taught seminars for other attorneys. We know how the “other side” works because we have several former insurance adjusters, defense firm attorneys, and even a former state senator on staff.

We’ve also created a You-First Policy that lays out our commitment to putting your needs first. Always.

“I have nothing but good words to speak about (James Scott Farrin)… 10/10 recommend.”

–Amalya L., Greenville, SC Google 5-Star review¹

To increase access to justice for people in need, we work on a contingency fee basis. That means no upfront costs and no hourly attorney fees to worry about. And, if we do not recover compensation for you from your dog bite injury case, you owe no attorney’s fee whatsoever! Guaranteed.²

Simply call 1-866-900-7078 now for a free case evaluation or contact us online. You can also visit us at our Greenville, SC office.

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