Greenville Wrongful Death Lawyer

Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Greenville

A fatal tragedy rarely happens by pure chance. Someone usually made a reckless choice or ignored a critical safety rule. We investigate the timeline to find out exactly what went wrong. We regularly demand justice for families who lost loved ones due to:

• Fatal Car Accidents: Drunk, distracted, or speeding drivers who cause deadly collisions on Upstate roads.
• Commercial Truck Wrecks: Negligent freight companies that force exhausted drivers to stay behind the wheel of massive 80,000-pound vehicles.
• Motorcycle Collisions: Careless motorists who refuse to check their blind spots and strike vulnerable riders.
• Medical Malpractice: Doctors or hospitals that make fatal surgical errors, misdiagnose deadly conditions, or administer the wrong medications.
• Workplace Fatalities: Employers or contractors who ignore safety regulations and create deadly construction site hazards.
• Defective Products: Manufacturers who sell dangerous vehicle parts or toxic pharmaceuticals that lead to fatal consequences.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in SC

The only person legally allowed to file the lawsuit is the person officially appointed as the personal representative (sometimes called the executor) of the deceased’s estate. This representative files the claim on behalf of the surviving family members, and the compensation is distributed in a very specific order:

• Spouse and Children: The law prioritizes the surviving spouse and any children, allocating the entire settlement to them.
• Parents: The financial compensation goes directly to the surviving parents if the victim had no spouse or children.
• Legal Heirs: The court distributes the funds to the closest living relatives, such as siblings, only if there are no surviving parents, spouses, or children to claim the estate.

South Carolina Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations

You have exactly 3 years from the date of your loved one's death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Three years sounds like a long time, but crucial evidence starts disappearing the very next day. Security camera footage gets deleted, and witness memories can fade fast. 

If you miss this deadline, the court will throw your case out completely, and the negligent party walks away without paying a dime. Furthermore, if the death was caused by a government entity, such as a state-run hospital or a city vehicle, you only have 2 years to file the claim. We urge you to reach out immediately so we can lock down the evidence and build your case.

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Angela learned a lot from the landmark court battle against the company that killed her grandfather. She uses those same relentless strategies to dismantle insurance stalling tactics and force big corporations to pay the full value of your family's loss.

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What Damages Can You Pursue After a Fatal Accident

The sudden loss of a family member destroys your emotional well-being and often ruins your financial stability. South Carolina law allows families to pursue two distinct types of legal claims to recover every single dollar lost.

Wrongful Death Damages 

This claim compensates the surviving family members for their personal and financial losses. We demand payment for:

• Funeral and burial expenses;
• The total loss of the deceased person's expected future income and financial support;
• Loss of companionship, care, and emotional support;
• The severe mental anguish and emotional trauma suffered by the surviving family.

Survival Action Damages 

This is a separate claim filed on behalf of the deceased person's estate. It covers the specific hardships your loved one endured between the moment of the injury and the time of their passing. We aggressively pursue compensation for:

• The massive medical bills incurred before death;
• The conscious physical pain and suffering your loved one experienced.