Motor Vehicle Accidents:
Including high-speed collisions, distracted driving, and DUI incidents involving cars, trucks, or motorcycles.
Losing a family member is a devastating experience, but when that loss is caused by the carelessness or misconduct of another, the grief is often compounded by a sense of deep injustice. Whether a life was cut short by a reckless driver, a medical error, or a workplace tragedy, the void left behind is permanent. While no amount of compensation can replace a person, a wrongful death claim is a vital legal tool used to hold responsible parties accountable and provide the financial support surviving family members need to move forward.
At The Law Offices of David L. Hood, we treat your loss with the gravity and compassion it deserves. We don’t just see a case file; we see a family whose future has been altered. With over 30 years of experience, attorney David L. Hood and his co-counsel legal team take a “no-nonsense” approach to wrongful death litigation. We utilize national experts to build a rock-solid case, ensuring that your family isn’t just another number to the insurance companies. We fight to bring balance and fairness back to a situation that feels entirely unfair.
Under the South Carolina Wrongful Death Act, a claim exists when a death is caused by the “wrongful act, neglect, or default of another.” Essentially, if the deceased person would have been able to file a personal injury lawsuit had they survived, their estate is entitled to file a wrongful death action.
Common Causes of Wrongful Death Claims:
In South Carolina, the law is very specific about the “order of operations” for these claims:
To succeed in a wrongful death claim, we must prove four key points to the court:
Compensation in these cases is divided into three primary categories:
In South Carolina, you must act quickly. The deadline to file a wrongful death claim is generally three years from the date of death. However, if you are suing a government entity (like a state hospital or a county-owned vehicle), that deadline is shortened to two years. Waiting too long can lead to the loss of vital evidence or the dismissal of your case.
You focus on healing; we’ll focus on the litigation. From our principal office in Murrells Inlet to our 17 locations across South Carolina, we are ready to provide the aggressive, compassionate representation you need.
Contact The Law Offices of David L. Hood today or reach out online for a free, confidential consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis; you pay nothing unless we recover money for your family.
