Section 15-3-530 (6) of the South Carolina Code of Laws states that you must file your claim for damages within three years of the date of death. You may forfeit your right to a valid legal claim if you allow this statute of limitations to expire.
Why Pursuing a Wrongful Death Case Is Important
The negligent driver may face criminal misdemeanor or felony charges for their actions. If they are found guilty of causing your loved one’s death, they may receive jail time and other penalties. Even so, families of pedestrian accident victims receive zero financial compensation from the outcome of criminal proceedings. You must file a civil wrongful death claim to recover damages.
Recoverable damages may include:
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earnings and benefits
- Medical expenses
- Funeral and burial costs
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship and affection
- Punitive damages
Relief from financial burden is one reason to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Equally important, a wrongful death claim asserts accountability on negligent parties. We must hold them responsible for their actions. In turn, this helps deter other people from similar negligence and perhaps prevent other unnecessary fatalities in the future.
How Our South Carolina Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Help You During This Difficult Time
From understanding relevant traffic laws to negotiating with difficult insurance companies, you don’t need to deal with this challenging situation on your own. Pracht Injury Lawyers offer years of experience managing wrongful death cases, including pedestrian accidents. We strive to develop the most compelling case possible to earn a positive outcome. "What a wonderful firm, the best in the upstate,” writes one of our past clients. “They truly care about their clients and work hard to deliver amazing results.”
The entire team takes pride in offering a compassionate and comprehensive approach to every case we handle. The results speak for themselves. In a landmark wrongful death case, we secured a $20.73 million verdict for a Horry County family. Trust us to understand what you’re going through and that we’ll do all we can to ease your legal burdens.
