If the negligence or intentional conduct of another individual has lead to the death of your loved one, this is recognized as a wrongful death accident. As the family member of someone who has died as the result of an accident caused by the reckless actions of another person, you have the right to hold the negligent party responsible for what they have done. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one due to possible negligence by another any where in South Carolina, you should consult with a South Carolina wrongful death lawyer or personal injury lawyer that has experience in handling wrongful death cases.  Our law firm understands that a wrongful death case is very difficult for the decedent’s loved ones, and we will use our knowledge of wrongful death law to settle the case as efficiently and quickly as possible.

A wrongful death may result from any number of dangerous situations, some of which are listed below:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Defective product accidents
• Drunk driver accidents
• Construction site accidents
• Traumatic brain injury
• Toxic chemical exposure

As the survivor of your loved one, you may be able to recover damages in a wrongful death claim. Your experienced Beaufort SC wrongful death attorney is vital to make certain that the beneficiaries of the deceased receive the proper compensation for their losses. In a South Carolina wrongful death case, compensation may be awarded which is intended to aid the family of the victim. The reparations for which you may be entitled is for the compensation for:

• Costs related to medical and funeral services
• Lost benefits
• Lost financial support
• Lost love, companionship and advice
• Punitive damages (if intentional or criminal negligence is found)
• Reimbursement for any property damage that has taken place
• Reimbursement for lost services normally provided to you by the decedent

In South Carolina the statute of limitations (the length of time in which a person may file a lawsuit) regarding a wrongful death is usually three years from the time of death, with a few exceptions (one exception is if death was caused by negligence occurring in a state or county sponsored medical facility, in which case the statute of limitations is two years). In addition to acting within the time restraints in your case, the areas of law which are involved in wrongful death litigation can be extremely complicated, making it very important to contact an experienced personal injury and wrongful death attorney as quickly as possible to ensure that you are able assert your claim, and if necessary, to file a suit against the negligent party with confidence.

The two most important things you must do if you suspect a wrongful death is to speak with a qualified lawyer as soon after the incident as possible, and avoid signing any documents or agreeing to any settlement without legal representation.

Each wrongful death case is unique and involves numerous elements that must be thoroughly examined.  Our law office has the capability to undertake an investigation into all wrongful death cases that we represent. If we take your case we will handle every aspect of your wrongful death case including all communication to other parties involved.  With our legal advice and representation, we may be able to recover the maximum monetary compensation available for your wrongful death case.

For more information about Wrongful Death cases, see Part C, Frequently Asked Questions.

If your loved one has been the victim of a wrongful death in South Carolina, please Contact Us to discuss your wrongful death case with a Beaufort SC personal injury /wrongful death attorney.  Your case will be handled with compassion and competence by an attorney that appreciates that you want the legal help handled so that you have time to cope with the grief of the loss of your loved one.