Category: Wrongful Death
Who Cannot File A South Carolina Wrongful Death Claim?
Wrongful death occurs when a person dies because of the negligence, reckless conduct, or intentional act of another person or group of people. South Carolina wrongful death cases can occur for a variety of reasons, terrible car wrecks, dangerous or defective products, medical mistakes, pharmacy errors, workplace accidents and many…
Wrongful Death: South Carolina Survival Actions
We’ve spent some time now discussing various facets of South Carolina’s wrongful death laws and now we’ll turn to a different, though related issue: survival actions. Wrongful death claims are filed by the family members of the deceased and exist to compensate them for their loss of a loved one….
Non-Economic Damages In A South Carolina Wrongful Death Case
It’s an unfortunate reality that following an unexpected death in South Carolina many families are forced to worry about money. Medical bills, hospitalization, funeral expenses and many other sudden bills can make an already devastating situation far more stressful for those attempting to grieve the sudden loss of a loved…
The South Carolina Wrongful Death Statute Of Limitations
After a family has suffered through the sudden loss of a loved one, the last thing on their minds will be the time limits in place for bringing suit against the person or persons responsible for the death. Though the grieving process may only have just begun, that does not…
Who Can File A South Carolina Wrongful Death Claim?
In South Carolina, if a loved one dies due to the negligent or wrongful acts of another person, that person’s family members have the legal right to file suit to recover monetary damages for that person’s death. These civil claims for damages are known as wrongful death actions and offer…
