Month: November 2023

Our firm loves pets, but we understand it is our responsibility to make sure that our pets are not a threat to others. South Carolina has a strict liability statute that holds pet owners responsible for damages to a person who experiences an attack by their animal. A pet owner or caretaker can be found liable for dog attacks even when there is no actual dog bite. Oftentimes, a dog attack victim is not actually bitten by the attacking dog, but the victim suffered injuries escaping the attack. Whether jumping over a fence running up a set of stairs or even climbing a tree, we have seen victims sustain injuries such as torn rotator cuffs, knee ligament tears, and other traumatic injuries when escaping a dog attack. Dog bites can be equally devastating! A dog attack can create severe injuries to a person and can even result in death. A victim of a dog attack does not have to prove that the owner/caretaker knew or should have known that the dog was at an unreasonable risk of attack. 

Pursuant to Section 47-3-110 of the South Carolina Code, the owner or caretaker of a dog may be held liable for the injuries of someone attacked by the dog if the dog attacks a person while in a public place or if the victim was in a place they were allowed to be when the attack happened. If you have been attacked by a dog or sustained injuries escaping a dog attack you should contact our office right away. 

Gaston, Marion & Stubbs P.A., is a full-service law firm with an outstanding team of professionals who work diligently, creatively and compassionately on behalf of our clients each day. With offices in Chester, 803-385-2114, and Richburg, 803-789-2114, call today for a free consultation.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is synonymous with concussion. Suffering a TBI or concussion can be a life-altering experience. Unlike many other injuries, your physical appearance can give little to no indication of the injury you suffered. Many individuals who have suffered a TBI appear to be completely healthy, but their brain has suffered trauma. Oftentimes, a traumatic brain injury does not even come with physical findings on medical tests such as MRIs or CT Scans. For this reason, a TBI or concussion can be diagnosed by symptoms. A TBI can have many short-term and long-term effects and these effects are heavily relied on in the diagnosis of the injury. Some basic symptoms of suffering a TBI can be loss of consciousness, short-term memory loss, nausea, headaches, trouble sleeping or concentrating, and many other issues following the injury. A TBI can even cause you to act differently, impact your moods, and make you more agitated or frustrated.

It is easy for anyone to have empathy for someone with a cast on their broken leg or on their arm. It can be more difficult for other individuals to show patience and empathy when there is no physical sign of the injury suffered. According to the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina, more than 160,000 South Carolinians are living with a TBI-related disability right now. Early diagnosis and intervention can also greatly reduce the symptoms you will experience. TBIs are a common injury that we deal with in-car wreck cases. Oftentimes, our clients that suffered other significant injuries such as broken bones go without diagnosis of their traumatic brain injury despite reporting symptoms to the medical professionals at the emergency room. If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident and have symptoms of a traumatic brain injury you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. If you have questions regarding a potential traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle collision or other incident, please call our office for advice on how to handle your situation and get medical and legal attention. 

Gaston, Marion & Stubbs P.A., is a full-service law firm with an outstanding team of professionals who work diligently, creatively and compassionately on behalf of our clients each day. With offices in Chester, 803-385-2114, and Richburg, 803-789-2114, call today for a free consultation