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Losing a loved one to a fatal accident hurts the whole family. It may have left you struggling to pay the bills, take care of your family, and—more than anything—process the pain you’ve suffered through. Worse, the at-fault party may refuse to pay for your loved one’s untimely death, leaving you with the bill and without closure.

The injury lawyers at The Louthian Firm Accident & Injury Lawyers are here to help. We have the tools to take your claim to court when the at-fault party won’t pay. Reach out to a South Carolina wrongful death lawyer for guidance after a fatal accident.

Eligibility for a South Carolina Wrongful Death Claim

Wrongful death claims may be complex because the injured party isn’t alive to seek their compensation. Because of this, states often limit who can sue for a wrongful death claim, to prevent confusion.

In South Carolina, a wrongful death lawsuit must be filed by the executor or administrator of the estate. But that doesn’t mean family members won’t be compensated for the suffering they’ve experienced. The following surviving family members may be due compensation for their suffering:

Spouse and children
Parents, if there is no spouse or children
Heirs at law of the deceased

Compensation for Grieving South Carolina Families

You may be one of the family members eligible for compensation, but what does that mean for you? You may need to speak with your lawyer about the economic and non-economic damages you may be due before you head to court.

Economic damages are financial and can be added up based on the costs related to the wrongful death. This may include items like final medical bills, burial or funeral costs, and loss of inheritance or earning capacity.

But your non-economic damages don’t have a simple price tag. These damages instead cover the emotional and mental toll of the fatal accident. Talk to your wrongful death lawyer about getting compensated for your grief, loss of companionship, mental anguish, and more.

How Long Do I Have to File a South Carolina Fatal Accident Claim?

Getting compensated for your family’s loss isn’t always easy. State laws can still hurt your chances to get compensated for your suffering.

In South Carolina, you only have three years to file. If you don’t act in time, your claim may be dismissed.

Fortunately, that can work in your favor. Evidence can decay or be lost over time, and the deadline to file means you have to act fast. That can help you preserve necessary evidence.

Connect with a South Carolina Wrongful Death Attorney

When you’ve lost a loved one, fighting back for your family can be tough. You may have trouble getting the compensation your family needs.

At The Louthian Firm Accident & Injury Lawyers, we understand that you’re in pain and need compensation. Your South Carolina wrongful death lawyer can help you recover that compensation. Reach out for a free consultation to learn more about the tools and guidance a lawyer can offer. Call 803-592-6231, or fill out the online contact form below.

Mrs. Everee Ray

My experience with Louthian Law Firm was very satisfactory. I was well pleased with their help and I would recommend them to other people.

Errick Bethel Sr.

Mr. Louthian and the Louthian Law Firm provided me with excellent legal services regarding a legal issue with a major corporation. They involved me in all aspects of resolving my legal issue and provided me with the guidance and counsel that I needed to win my case. The Louthian Law Firm treated me with dignity and respect and I can honestly say that it was a pleasure working with them. Mr. Louthian and the Louthian Law Firm is my first recommendation to others who require legal assistance.

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Bert Louthian was an absolute pleasure to deal with. In my time of need he was there to help, not only do I consider him to be a great attorney he is also my friend. Hopefully I will not need another attorney, but if I do Bert will be the one I call.

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Louthian Law Firm and their staff are excellent! The services that they provided for me were exceptional, I feel as though I have been treated like family. I highly recommend them and their services to any and everyone. Louthian Law Firm is “Awesome”.

Steve Hanayik

At first I wasn’t thinking about obtaining a lawyer until I received a letter from Walmart claim center stating that it appears that I would not be filing a claim and also encouragement from friends about taking on a company like Walmart expecting medical payment. That being said I/we contacted a few firms that advertise on TV and one we know personally. No one was interested in taking on a slip and fall claim. So, my wife started to look at the yellow pages and found the law firm LOUTHIAN. We set up and appointment and met with Mr. Louthian. He didn’t hesitate to represent me in the slip and fall claim. Unfortunately, it took many months to get a copy of the medical bills from the VA medical center. Once that was accomplished, it took a few weeks to settle the claim. I was contacted by Mr Louthian on the first offer and was kind of expecting around that offer. BUT, Mr Louthian said that I deserved more and would go back and negotiate for more. The final offer was not expected by me. I never thought that I would receive that amount. Thanks to Mr Louthian,I was very pleased that he got that much. I will tell all my friends about the law firm and recommend it to them. I also got a bunch of business cards to give away.