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A wrongful death claim asserts a claim against someone who may be held accountable for the death of a loved one. A wrongful death claim is brought in a civil court, usually 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 activities that resulted in a person's injury would bring about a civil sanction yet activities that resulted in a person's loss of life would not.

Wrongful Death Lawyers in Columbia, SC

The unexpected death of a close friend is certainly a agonizing experience. While grieving their loss, surviving relatives are sometimes left with mounting doctor’s charges, the loss of an income, as well as sudden bills including hospital bills in addition to funeral service costs. Our wrongful death attorneys , will assist you during this terribly troublesome and emotional time period.

If a loved one passes away because of the neglect, reckless, or deliberate conduct of another, you may be entitled to file a claim for wrongful death. A wrongful death lawsuit asserts a claim against an individual who can be held legally accountable for the death of your loved one. Surviving family members might be entitled to damages in a wrongful death lawsuit including money which will help with the bills incurred due to the loss of their family member. Wrongful death claims are commonly asserted for the death of a loved one caused by a:
-18 wheeler accident,
-automobile accident,
-burn injury,
-brain injury,
-motorcycle crash,
-construction site accident,
-defective product,
-children’s toys and/or child related products,
-medical malpractice claim,
-nursing home neglect and nursing home abuse, and
-injuries sustained while working on the job.

A South Carolina wrongful death suit seeks compensation for:
-health care related bills and funeral expenses,
-loss of income, as well as
-loss of consortium and loss of support.

Depending upon the circumstances, our SC wrongful death attorneys may also assert a claim for punitive damages intended to punish the wrongdoer and also deter others from participating in such behavior.

Before you start to address the grieving process, an insurance adjuster may contact you and offer a quick settlement for much less than your claim may be worth. Our attorneys provide aggressive representation to defend your rights and fight to secure fair compensation. While you focus on getting through this tough experience, we'll focus on protecting your rights.

Although many of the people we represent in wrongful death cases are from right here in SC, our lawyers routinely take clients from throughout the Southeastern U.S. and, in certain types of product liability or pharmaceutical cases, from across the United States too. If you or a family member has been injured or killed through no fault of your own, call the SC wrongful death lawyers

The information you obtain at this web site is not, nor is it intended to serve as, legal advice. You need to seek advice from an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. This article is not intended to and doesn't 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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