Orangeburg Wrongful Death Lawyer

Losing a loved one in an accident is a traumatic experience, and it can be even more devastating when a loved one’s untimely passing was caused by another’s negligent or reckless behavior. Unfortunately, surviving family members are often left with incredible burdens, not only emotionally, but also financially with funeral costs and medical expenses.

Filing a wrongful death claim may be one means of helping you and your family recover emotionally and financially from the untimely passing of a loved one.

Our compassionate injury attorneys understand the impact losing a loved one can have on you, your family, and your future, and that is why they are committed to providing grieving families with the help and guidance they need in these difficult times. Orangeburg wrongful death lawyers can work to help recover compensation for funeral costs, medical expenses, and for the loss of your loved one’s companionship.

Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Wrongful death can be summarized as a death that is caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or default of another” according to South Carolina law. S.C Code Ann § 15-51-10.  In these tragic cases, the statute allows certain people to recover damages that their departed loved one would have been entitled to.

An experienced attorney is prepared to file a wrongful death lawsuit for any of the following types of fatal accidents that occurred in Orangeburg:

Although these are some of the most common causes of wrongful death, skilled local legal counsel is available to file for a variety of accidents that a family goes through.

Who May File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

As mentioned above, when a person dies because of another’s negligence or reckless behavior, certain people may recover compensation for the accident and injury, in addition to other costs.

However, not every person is entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Pursuant to state statutes, the following people may file a lawsuit on behalf of their decedent:

  • A spouse
  • A parent on behalf of their child
  • A child on behalf of their parent

In certain cases where a person does not have a spouse, children, or surviving parents, an action may be brought on behalf of a person’s estate for the benefit of the heirs.

Helping Families by Pursuing Compensation

In a personal injury lawsuit, the law tries to restore a person back to the position they were in had the accident or injury not occurred. For example, in a car accident case, a person would be entitled to compensation for the amount of damage done to their car, or the amount it would cost to fix the car.

However, there is no true way to compensate a family for the loss of a loved one. Under South Carolina’s wrongful death statute, a family may recover certain expenses on behalf of their loved one including:

  • Funeral costs and expenses
  • Loss of their loved one’s financial support as well as benefits
  • Loss of their loved one’s contribution to household services
  • Loss of their loved one’s companionship and love

In a wrongful death lawsuit, a lawyer in Orangeburg could help families recover compensation for medical expenses for their loved one incurred prior to their death, as well as for their pain and suffering. In addition, the legal representative would examine an individual’s case and determine if it is an exceptional case warranting punitive damages.

Contact an Orangeburg Wrongful Death Attorney Today

If your family is grieving the loss of a loved one, contact an experienced and dedicated Orangeburg wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible.

With over forty years of combined experience, our team has helped countless families begin the healing process by filing a wrongful death lawsuit to compensate a family for their losses. Reach out today to get started on your claim.

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