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A dog attack can leave you with physical and psychological scars and injuries. It can also lead to disabilities and disfiguring injuries that last a lifetime or necessitate long-term medical treatment.
If an animal injured you or a family member, a Spartanburg dog bite lawyer at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, could help you seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Our firm has over 200 years of combined legal experience, and we’re ready to fight for you. Contact us now to learn how a Spartanburg personal injury lawyer can assist with your claim.
Why Hire Our Dog Bite Lawyers in Spartanburg?
At Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, we work hard to help clients just like you get the compensation you need so you can start rebuilding your life. We will review your case, clarify your rights and the dog owner’s responsibilities, and assign an accurate financial value to your case.
Our Spartanburg personal injury lawyers will also make sure your case is filed on time to protect your right to go to trial if needed. We protect your rights in South Carolina.
Our Team Will Assign Fault and Pursue Compensation for You
When we start building your case, we listen to your version of the events that led to the dog bite. We glean any details from your story that help us identify the animal and its owner.
We will also obtain the animal control report related to your incident. It will include details of the bite and assist your treatment protocol by noting whether the animal in question is up to date on its vaccinations.
Once we understand what happened, we can help you get the funds you need to financially recover. We can negotiate with insurance companies and help with a lawsuit for money to cover your medical expenses, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and other losses.
We Handle the Details of Your Dog Bite Case From Start to Finish
Our personal injury law firm handles dog bite cases on a contingency fee basis. At no upfront or out-of-pocket costs to you, we will review your case, negotiate a favorable settlement, and represent you in court if a settlement is not forthcoming.
To bolster and support your case, we will also:
- Collect and review your medical records
- Conduct a comprehensive investigation
- Review your prognosis after you get medical attention
- Calculate the value of your injuries
- Prove the pet owner’s negligence
- Compile evidence that proves your case
- Canvass the area for photos and videos
- Handle all case-related communication
- Take over settlement negotiations
At Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, our dog bite lawyer represents clients who sustain injuries in an animal attack. We handle every aspect of your case and make sure the dog’s owner is held accountable for their pet’s actions and your resulting injuries.
We know what it takes to handle dog bite claims.
Personal Injury Clients Recommend Our Client-Focused Law Firm
When previous clients leave online reviews for our client-oriented legal team, they say the following:
“Mark Morris took on my mother’s dog bite case and reached a settlement beyond what we had ever expected…We were totally satisfied with his service and would definitely recommend him to anyone and will be using him in the future. – Janeth Bolanos”
“I was extremely satisfied with Farmer & Morris Law. Mrs. Gabrielle Valentine is extremely helpful and professional, and helped me resolve my legal matter and produced excellent results, while providing great communication and representation. – Blakley Hyder”
What You Need to Know About Dog Bite Negligence in South Carolina
Dog bites, or attacks, can occur in a dog park, on a sidewalk, or in the owner’s home or business. According to S.C. Code Ann. § 47-3-110, the dog’s owner is responsible for your expenses if their animal bites you in an unprovoked attack under the state’s strict liability laws.
Our attorneys will explain how the law applies to your case when our law firm represents you. We also explain the steps we undertake to prove you did not provoke or antagonize the animal that bit you. Our goal is to get the compensation you need and foster your ongoing physical and emotional recovery.
We’ll assist you during each stage of the legal process. We take pet attacks seriously and want to build your claim.
Compensation You Can Recover After a Dog Bite or Attack
After an accident, you can typically recover two types of damages. Economic damages are simple to calculate because they come with bills, estimates, and receipts. When we determine the value of your case, we ensure that we accurately account for all expenses.
Economic damages you can recover include:
- Past and future medical bills
- Past and future income loss
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Treatment-related travel expenses
- In-home medical and domestic support
Non-economic damages you can recover include:
- Lasting physical disabilities and disfiguring injuries
- Ongoing physical and emotional pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life due to your injuries
We also seek wrongful death damages for the families of individuals who succumbed after a dog bite or attack. These can include funeral and burial expenses, as well as losses of companionship, guidance, and consortium. To prove the value of your dog bite case, we collect evidence, including medical records, which contain your prognosis for the future.
Unraveling South Carolina’s Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Cases
Like all personal injury cases, you have a limited time to seek compensation in your dog bite case. According to S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530, in South Carolina:
- You generally have up to three years to file a personal injury lawsuit
- You generally have up to three years to file a wrongful death lawsuit
Because dog bite cases may involve children, the statute of limitations may vary. Our attorney will explain the statute of limitations and how it tolls, or pauses, for minors. We also make sure to file your case within the allotted timeline. We take this step to ensure you do not run out of time to get the compensation you need.
Call for Immediate Help With Your Dog Bite Case
Suppose a dog bite or attack injured you or a family member. In that case, our Spartanburg dog bite attorney could help you identify the dog’s owner, prove their financial responsibility, and seek monetary compensation for your injuries and related expenses.
Contact one of our Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, team members to prepare your case for financial compensation today.
