When a child is bitten by a dog, parents usually focus first on medical care and comfort. Once the immediate crisis passes, many families begin to wonder how a legal claim works when the injured person is a minor. Children cannot bring legal claims on their own, and the process includes several steps that do not apply when an adult is hurt. For families in Charleston, understanding these differences can ... [Read More]

Hands are among the most common places a dog bite lands. People often raise their hands instinctively to protect themselves, reach out to pet a dog, or try to separate animals during a fight. Because a bite to the hand can look small on the surface, many people are tempted to clean it at home and move on. However, the hand contains a dense network of tendons, nerves, joints, and ... [Read More]

When a dog bites someone, attention naturally turns to the injured person's health. Still, many people also wonder what will happen to the dog itself. Victims may worry about the dog biting again, while owners may fear the dog will be taken away. In South Carolina, the answer depends on factors such as the dog's vaccination status, its history, the severity of the bite, and the rules of the local ... [Read More]

For many workers, contact with dogs is simply part of the job. Delivery drivers, utility workers, home health aides, contractors, and veterinary staff often enter yards and homes where dogs live. When a bite happens during the workday, the injured worker may wonder whether to file for workers' compensation, pursue a claim against the dog's owner, or both. The answer depends on who owned the dog, the worker's employment status, ... [Read More]

Most dog bites do not involve rabies, but the possibility of exposure is a serious concern that deserves prompt attention. Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system, and once symptoms appear, it is extremely difficult to treat. The good news is that timely medical care after a possible exposure is highly effective at preventing the disease. In South Carolina, state law also sets out specific steps for ... [Read More]

After a dog bite, one of the first questions many people ask is what their claim might be worth. The honest answer is that no two claims are alike, and the value of any dog bite case depends on a wide range of details. The nature of the injury, the cost of treatment, the effect on work and daily life, and the circumstances of the bite all play a role. ... [Read More]

A dog bite can upend daily life in an instant. Between medical appointments, missed work, and the stress of healing, legal deadlines are often the last thing on an injured person's mind. Yet South Carolina sets firm time limits on when a lawsuit can be filed, and missing that window may prevent any recovery at all. For residents and visitors in the Lowcountry, understanding these limits early can make the ... [Read More]