Seeking Accountability and Justice After a Tragic Loss
Losing a loved one to a fatal motor vehicle crash, unsafe property condition, or reckless negligence is catastrophic. While no amount of financial compensation can replace a life, a South Carolina wrongful death claim provides grieving families with financial security, accountability, and closure.
South Carolina Wrongful Death Rights
Under SC Code § 15-51-10, a wrongful death claim may be brought by the court-appointed personal representative (executor) of the deceased person’s estate on behalf of surviving beneficiaries (spouse, children, or parents).
- Economic Damages: Funeral costs, final medical expenses, and loss of financial support/future earnings.
- Non-Economic Damages: Loss of companionship, grief, mental anguish, and loss of parental guidance.
- Survival Actions: Claims for the pain and suffering experienced prior to death.