South Carolina Dog Bite Lawyers – Strom Law Firm’s Compassionate Advocacy
Legal Assistance for Dog Bite Victims in South Carolina
If someone else has allowed a South Carolina dog bite injury to happen to you or a loved one and your life has been affected, contact the experienced South Carolina Dog Bite Lawyers at Strom Law Firm to work diligently towards securing compensation from the people who caused the injury. According to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), well over half a million Americans are treated for injuries resulting from dog bites yearly. Over half of those who get medical care are children, while senior citizens comprise the next highest rate of dog bite patients.
How to Avoid Dog Bites in South Carolina
How to Avoid Dog Bites in South CarolinaThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers a list of some easy-to-remember safety tips to prevent being bitten by a dog:
Actions To Avoid Around Dogs:
- AVOID approaching strange dogs that you do not know.
- AVOID running away from dogs; they will give chase.
- AVOID panicking or making sudden loud noises that might startle a dog.
- AVOID disturbing sleeping dogs and dogs who are eating
- AVOID promoting aggressive play in your own or other dogs.
- Most importantly, NEVER let children around a dog while unsupervised.
Actions to take to avoid dog bites:
- Remain calm and motionless if approached by a strange dog.
- Children should find an adult, and adults should contact local police or animal control about stray dogs or strange dogs.
- If a dog you don’t know knocks you down, curl into a fetal position, and put your hands over your head, covering your face and ears.
Why Choose Strom Law Firm for Dog Bite Cases?
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Local Insight: While we’re based in Columbia, our knowledge of South Carolina laws makes us an ideal choice for anyone searching for a “lawyer near me” across the state.
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Comprehensive Legal Services: In addition to handling personal injury from dog bites, our firm handles various legal issues, providing a well-rounded approach to your case.
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Client-Centered Service: We focus on your recovery, offering personalized legal strategies to address your specific circumstances.
Notify a South Carolina Dog Bite Lawyer Immediately
Even individuals who take every precaution are still bitten by dogs. Many of those bites can be very severe. Call emergency medical services (EMS) or go to the nearest emergency department or urgent care facility if you are bitten. Often, victims suffer mental and emotional harm from being attacked by a dog. These are compensable damages in addition to physical injuries. It is always important to know the name of the dog’s owner and, if the dog bite occurred at a residential home or a commercial apartment, the name of the homeowner or the apartment complex.
It can be critical to know where the dog bite occurred in the home or apartment complex, including if it was in an outdoor or common area. After receiving the medical treatment you require, you should speak to one of our South Carolina Dog Bite Lawyers, who can review the facts of your case and analyze them under South Carolina law to protect your rights.
Whether you can recover from your dog bite injuries and who is responsible for your dog bite injuries can be a complicated process. It is important that you have an attorney to advise and help you through the process. Our South Carolina dog bite lawyers will fight for you to receive all the compensation you are entitled to.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Bite Claims in South Carolina
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Report the incident to local animal control or law enforcement.
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Document the injury and gather contact information from witnesses and the dog’s owner.
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Contact Strom Law Firm to discuss your legal options.
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Medical expenses (current and future)
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Lost wages
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Pain and suffering
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Psychological counseling if needed
Contact Us
If you were bitten by a dog and suffered injuries anywhere in South Carolina, contact us. We offer free case evaluations and do not collect a fee unless we recover for you. Contact the experienced South Carolina Dog Bite Lawyers at Strom Law Firm in Columbia at 803-252-4800 or online and find out if we can help you.
