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South Carolina Wrongful Death Lawyers
Devoted South Carolina wrongful death lawyers who fight for families
Wrongful death cases are among the most difficult cases we deal with at McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC. Families suddenly deprived of a father, mother, or child – sometimes of their only breadwinner – can be overwhelmed, not only by grief but by the uncertainty of their future. A loved one’s death is normally upsetting; a loved one’s death due to someone else’s recklessness or negligence can be even more distressing. These kinds of cases cry out for an attorney who is not only an expert in South Carolina wrongful death law, but one who can offer a family strong moral support and empathy. You will find such attorneys among the South Carolina wrongful death lawyers at McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC.
How can we help?
- How can your South Carolina wrongful death attorneys help?
- How do wrongful deaths happen in South Carolina?
- Who can bring a South Carolina wrongful death claim?
- Are you considering filing a wrongful death lawsuit in South Carolina?
- How long do I have to file a South Carolina wrongful death claim?
- Do you have a South Carolina wrongful death lawyer near me?
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How can your South Carolina wrongful death attorneys help?
Wrongful death lawsuits in South Carolina can be complicated, and the stakes are often high in cases involving fatal acts of negligence.
Whether your loved one died in a truck accident, a construction accident, or because of medical malpractice, the South Carolina wrongful death attorneys at McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC, are committed to fighting for your family to ensure they receive the compensation they deserve.
Insurance companies will often contact families soon after someone dies due to an accident. Often, insurance companies will make an offer and insist that they cannot offer any more compensation, or will try to take advantage of grieving family members and make a “lowball” offer. Good legal representation works to prevent this kind of conduct.
How do wrongful deaths happen in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, wrongful death is a death caused by another person’s careless, reckless, or intentional act. We represent clients in wrongful death cases stemming from:
Who can bring a South Carolina wrongful death claim?
Under the law, the deceased’s surviving relative or relatives—usually an immediate family member, such as a spouse, child, or parent—can pursue compensation for the deceased’s medical costs, funeral expenses, and the loss of income. Surviving family members may also be entitled to non-economic damages for emotional distress, loss of consortium, and more.
Are you considering filing a wrongful death lawsuit in South Carolina?
If you and your family are suffering through the agony of a wrongful death, we can work with you to file a lawsuit. The money obtained from a wrongful death lawsuit or claim serves a vital purpose: it can enable a family to continue living their lives without fear of financial ruin. Such lawsuits also send a strong public message that reckless or negligent behavior can result in severe financial sanctions.
We realize the last thing you will want to do at such a terrible time in your life is deal with the paperwork and red tape associated with a wrongful death lawsuit. Allow us to handle all those things, so you and your family can focus on what really matters: grieving the loss of a loved one.
How long do I have to file a South Carolina wrongful death claim?
Do you have a South Carolina wrongful death lawyer near me?
McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC has offices throughout the state of South Carolina:
- Rock Hill
- Charleston
- Columbia
- Myrtle Beach
- Greenville
We also serve clients throughout the State of South Carolina in all 46 counties, including Sumter, Anderson, Orangeburg, Hilton Head, Aiken, and Spartanburg.
We offer phone and video consultations and will make home and hospital visits when needed. Rest assured that we are always close by when you need us the most.
Put your trust in the South Carolina wrongful death law firm that puts people first
Deadly negligence and accidents can cover a wide area – from fatal truck and construction accidents to medical malpractice cases involving surgical errors, diagnosing errors, and failure to diagnose cancer or other potentially deadly diseases. The South Carolina wrongful death lawyers at McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC, are committed to advocating for individuals and families whose lives are disrupted by such fatal acts of negligence, no matter where, how, or by whom they are committed. Call our offices or fill out our contact form from any device to schedule a consultation today. We proudly serve people throughout the state.