Articles Posted in South Carolina

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By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

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The South Carolina Department of Social Services – Child Care Services is the government agency that licenses Day Care / Child Care Centers in the State of South Carolina. Like many other States, South Carolina has licensing requirements that are based on the size, purpose, religious affiliation, and other factors. Regardless of the type of day care center / child care center, each facility and its owners have a duty to provide a safe and healthy environment for the children so as to prevent serious personal injuries while under their care and supervision. Child Care Services has a Child Care Center Locator on its web site that can assist parents and caregivers in researching and finding child care centers throughout South Carolina.

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By David Wolf, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

dog%20behind%20bars.jpgIn South Carolina, a dog owner is liable to a child or other injury victim of a dog bite that takes place in a public place or on the dog owner’s property. Pursuant to Section 43-3-110 – Liability to Person Bitten or Otherwise Attached by Dog, Section – South Carolina Code of Laws, a dog owner is legally liable and responsible for the damages caused to the person bitten. Whether the dog bite / dog attack victim is a South Carolina child or adult, the injuries can be quite serious. Serious dog bites require surgery, antibiotic and wound care treatment, and leave permanent scarring. In some cases, infections can cause both short term and long term health complications for the dog bite victim. Some dog bite victims have required extended hospitalizations for infections that did not respond to anti-biotic treatment.

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By David Wolf, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

animals%20dogs%20black%20dog%20being%20walked%20on%20leash.jpgIn South Carolina, a dog owner has a duty and responsibility to maintain control of his or own dog. Pursuant to Section 47-3-50 – Allowing Dogs or Cats to Run at Large – Penalty – South Carolina Code of Laws, it is unlawful for illegal for a dog owner to allow his or own dog to run at large off the dog owner’s property. This code provision makes the violation of this South Carolina law a misdemeanor. The code provision also requires cities and counties to adopt laws / ordinances consistent with this code provision.

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