A wrongful death lawsuit asserts a claim towards an individual who may be held responsible for the death of a loved one. A wrongful death lawsuit is brought in a civil court, normally by a close family member, as provided by statute. Under the common law, someone who has died cannot bring suit, creating a loophole by which actions that led to a loved one’s injury would result in civil sanction yet activities that resulted in an individual's death would not.

Wrongful Death Attorneys in Columbia, South Carolina

The sudden loss of a spouse is a very unpleasant experience. While grieving their loss, surviving relatives are sometimes left with astronomical healthcare related costs, the loss of an income, and sudden bills including hospital bills and funeral costs. Our wrongful death lawyers , can help you throughout this very difficult and emotional time period.

If your loved one passes away as a result of the negligence, reckless, or intentional conduct of another, you may be entitled to file a claim for wrongful death. . A wrongful death suit asserts a claim against an individual who can be held legally accountable for the death of your loved one. Surviving family members may be entitled to damages in a wrongful death lawsuit including money that can help with all the bills incurred due to the loss of their loved one. Wrongful death claims are commonly asserted for the death of a loved one caused by a:

• 18 wheeler crash,
• automobile collision,
• burn injury,
• brain injury,
• motorcycle accident,
• construction site accident,
• defective product,
• children’s toys and/or child related products,
• medical malpractice claim,
• nursing home neglect or nursing home abuse, as well as
• injuries sustained while working on the job.

A SC wrongful death claim seeks compensation for:

• medical bills and funeral expenses,
• loss of income, as well as
• loss of consortium and loss of support.

Depending upon} the circumstances, our South Carolina wrongful death attorneys may also assert a claim for punitive damages intended to punish the wrongdoer and also discourage others from engaging in this kind of conduct.

Before you start to deal with the mourning process, an insurance adjuster might get in touch with you and attempt to offer quick settlement for much less than your claim may be worth. Our attorneys provide aggressive representation to protect your rights and fight to obtain fair compensation. While you focus on getting through this tough experience, we'll focus on defending your rights.

Although many of the people we represent in these cases are from right here in SC, our lawyers routinely take clients from throughout the Southeastern U.S. and, in some kinds of product liability or pharmaceutical cases, from across the United States too. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed through no-fault of your own, contact the South Carolina wrongful death lawyers

The information you obtain at this website is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You need to seek advice from an attorney for guidance relating to your individual case. This article is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
J.P.Strom, Jr. P.A. Strom Law Firm, LLC 2110 Beltline Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina 29204

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