The sudden, unexpected loss of a loved one because of someone else’s negligence is heartbreaking. When the tragedy could have been prevented, the pain is compounded by a profound sense of injustice and the need for accountability. Hughes Law personal injury lawyer supports families throughout Richland County who have lost someone due to another party’s reckless, careless, or intentional conduct.
Why Choose Hughes Law Group?
Attorney Joel Hughes recognizes the deeply personal nature of wrongful death cases. He handles each one with the care and sensitivity these situations require. Joel is dedicated to helping South Carolina families recover fair compensation during what is often the most difficult chapter of their lives.
No amount of money will ever replace the person you lost, and Hughes Law Group would never suggest otherwise. But the financial hardships that follow a wrongful death, from funeral costs to lost household income, are real and immediate.
Our firm is here to shoulder the legal burden, pursue justice against the responsible parties, and fight for the financial recovery your family needs to regain stability. We operate within contingency arrangements to avoid adding further burden to grieving families. You pay nothing up front and owe us nothing unless we win your case.
Negligence Leading to Wrongful Death
South Carolina Code § 15-51-10 allows surviving family members to bring a wrongful death lawsuit when another party’s wrongful act, neglect, or default causes someone’s death. The suit must be filed by the executor or administrator (personal representative) of the deceased person’s estate. A wide range of preventable accidents and acts of negligence can give rise to a wrongful death claim:
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Drunk driving collisions
- Rideshare accidents (Uber and Lyft)
- Medical malpractice and negligence
- Workplace accidents and industrial incidents
- Defective or dangerous consumer products
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Premises liability incidents, including slip and falls
- Drownings caused by inadequate safety measures
Compensation for Wrongful Death
In South Carolina, surviving beneficiaries may include a spouse, children, or parents. The compensation recovered in a successful claim addresses both the economic and personal losses your family has suffered:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Medical bills incurred before death
- Lost future income and financial support
- Loss of companionship and consortium
- Mental anguish and emotional suffering of surviving family members
- Loss of parental guidance for minor children
- Punitive damages in cases involving reckless or intentional conduct
Speak to a Columbia Wrongful Death Attorney Today
The statute of limitations is three years for wrongful death claims in South Carolina. It will not wait for your grief to subside, and the responsible parties are already protecting themselves. Your family deserves someone who genuinely cares and is fighting to pursue a fair settlement.
Call Hughes Law at 803-704-1004 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with a wrongful death attorney in Columbia who will listen to your family’s story, investigate the circumstances of your loss, and pursue the justice and compensation you are entitled to after the loss of a loved one.
