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South Carolina Dog Owners are Responsible if Their Dog Attacks or Bites An Innocent Person
Dangerous Dog or Dangerous Animal: Owner Responsibility
South Carolina has a separate statute that pertains to "dangerous animals." In South Carolina, if a dog or other animal is considered a "dangerous animal," there are specific laws that apply to owners of dangerous animals.
Owners of dangerous animals must keep their dog confined in a secure pen, run, or fenced area. The area should be clearly marked and identify the dog or animal as dangerous.
In addition, if a dog is considered a dangerous animal, the dog's owner may not allow the animal to run free, even on the dog owner's property or in the dog owner's yard. Owners of dogs that are considered "dangerous animals" by South Carolina law, are legally required to keep the animals restrained at all times.
Dangerous Dog or Dangerous Animal Registration Requirements
If a person owns a dog that is considered by South Carolina law as a "dangerous" animal, the dog must be registered with local county law enforcement agency. The dog owner must provide proof of insurance or surety bond. One exception to this law permits animals owned by a licensed security company to patrol in a confined area.
If you have questions or if you or a family member have been attacked or bitten by a dog or dangerous animal, it is important that you contact a qualified dog bite attorney to make sure your rights are protected.
Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers complimentary case evaluations for South Carolina dog bite and animal attack victims. Call us today, or email us and we will contact you within 24 hours.
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North Area Office
103 Laurel Avenue
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Phone: (843) 277-6061
Fax: (843) 297-8497
Toll Free: 1-888-690-0211
Headquarters- Personal Injury & Auto Accident Law Firm
Mt. Pleasant Office
222 W. Coleman Blvd., Suite 124
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: (843) 277-6061
Fax: (843) 297-8497
Toll Free: 1-888-690-0211
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Charleston Office
1643B Savannah Highway
Suite 160
Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: (843) 277-6061
Fax: (843) 297-8497
Toll Free: 1-888-690-0211
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Myrtle Beach Office
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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Phone: 1-888-690-0211
Fax: 843-297-8497
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Columbia, SC
4500 Fort Jackson Blvd.
Columbia, SC 29209
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Phone: (803) 250-1030
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Greenville, SC 29611
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