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Direct Attorney Access for Conway Families After a Wrongful Death

No one should have to struggle with the consequences of losing a loved one because of another person’s negligence, recklessness, or malice. A wrongful death claim may address the financial and personal losses experienced by surviving family members.

After a wrongful death, your family may face financial strain, legal difficulties, and overwhelming grief. The circumstances of the death, potentially responsible parties, available insurance, and the person authorized to bring a claim can all affect what happens next.

At Jeff Johnson Law, we handle wrongful death claims. Our attorney offers direct guidance instead of passing your case to a case manager or junior associate.

Our attorney can answer your questions, take on the legal work involved in your claim, and guide you through the South Carolina civil process. We pursue the accountability and compensation available under the law after a fatal accident, medical error, or other wrongful act.

Request a free initial consultation with our Conway wrongful death attorney by contacting us online or at (843) 202-4776.

Wrongful Death Laws in South Carolina

The civil remedies and procedures for wrongful death in South Carolina are established in South Carolina Code Sections 15-51-10 through 15-51-60. Under the statute, an action may arise when a wrongful act, neglect, or default causes death and the person could have brought a personal injury action if they had survived.

Claims may arise from automobile accidents, medical malpractice, truck accidents, and other incidents resulting from negligence or misconduct.

These cases are civil actions seeking financial compensation as a legal remedy. They can proceed separately from criminal charges when the death was caused by a criminal act because civil and criminal proceedings have different purposes and standards of proof.

The executor or administrator of the decedent’s estate, also called the personal representative, has the right and responsibility to file the claim. Identifying that person can involve estate administration or probate court. Any damages recovered through the claim or lawsuit, however, will go to surviving family members in the order provided by South Carolina law, such as:

The surviving spouse and children
If no spouse or children, the surviving parents
Absent all the above, any surviving heirs

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Compensation for Wrongful Death in South Carolina

Damages available to survivors in a wrongful death claim can include:

Medical costs incurred by the deceased person before death for the illness or injury sustained
Loss of the companionship, care, guidance, and protection of the deceased person
Funeral and burial expenses
Lost wages, income, or benefits of the deceased person
Loss of household services that the deceased may have provided
Pain and suffering of the survivors
Emotional distress of the survivors

Damages Beyond Basic Financial Losses

The value and proof of economic damages and other losses can depend on the family relationship, financial contributions, household services, medical evidence, funeral costs, and the circumstances between injury and death. A survival action may also be available to address losses experienced by the deceased before death when the facts support that separate claim.

If family members can prove that intentional or malicious acts caused their loved one’s death, punitive damages may be sought in addition to compensatory damages when the applicable legal standard is met. Punitive damages are intended to punish certain conduct and hold the responsible party accountable. Whether they may be available depends on the evidence in the individual case.

At Jeff Johnson Law, our Horry County wrongful death lawyer can handle the legal work involved in a wrongful death claim for Conway families. We draw on extensive jury trial experience while providing direct attorney access throughout the case.

Call (843) 202-4776 to discuss your wrongful death claim. Initial consultations are free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Files a Wrongful Death Claim in South Carolina?

The executor or administrator of the decedent’s estate files the wrongful death claim. This personal representative brings the action for the family members identified by South Carolina law.

Who May Receive Wrongful Death Damages?

Damages are distributed to the surviving spouse and children, or, if there is no spouse or child, to surviving parents. If none of those family members survive, damages may go to surviving heirs as provided by South Carolina law.

Can Criminal Charges Proceed With a Civil Claim?

Yes. A civil wrongful death claim can proceed separately from criminal charges arising from the same death. The proceedings have different purposes and standards of proof.

What Losses Can a Wrongful Death Claim Include?

A claim may seek losses such as medical expenses before death, funeral and burial costs, lost income and household services, loss of companionship, and survivors’ emotional losses. Available damages depend on the facts and evidence.

Can Different Events Lead to a Wrongful Death Claim?

Yes. Claims may arise from vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, truck accidents, or other negligent or wrongful conduct that caused a death.

How Long Do I Have to File?

The deadline can depend on the facts, claim type, and parties involved. Although many claims are generally subject to a three-year filing period, government-related claims can have different requirements under the South Carolina Tort Claims Act. An attorney can evaluate the applicable deadline during a free consultation.

Why Work With Jeff Johnson Law?

We provide personalized attention and direct attorney access for families navigating wrongful death claims. Our attorney has courtroom and appellate experience and can assess the circumstances of your claim during a free initial consultation.

Early Steps After a Wrongful Death in Conway

Early legal guidance can help a family identify the personal representative, assess potential defendants, and evaluate deadlines that apply to the specific claim. Prompt review is particularly important when a government entity, public vehicle, medical provider, nursing facility, commercial vehicle, or multiple potentially responsible parties may be involved.

Information that may be important:

Accident reports, photographs, and electronic records
Medical records and records concerning the deceased person’s care
Employment, income, and household-services information
Insurance policies and communications with insurers

Attorney Jeff Johnson provides personalized guidance backed by extensive jury trial and appellate experience.

Call (843) 202-4776 or contact us online to request a free, no-obligation consultation about your family’s next steps.

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