Nothing can prepare you for the loss of a loved one especially when their death was caused by someone else’s carelessness or reckless actions. Whether the tragedy occurred in a car accident on Broad Street, a construction site near Shaw AFB, or through medical negligence at a local hospital, your family deserves answers, accountability, and compensation.
At Ted Law Firm, we represent families across Sumter, Shaw Air Force Base, and Sumter County in wrongful death cases. While no amount of money can make things right, a legal claim can help ease the financial burden and ensure those responsible are held accountable.
What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional act of another person or entity. South Carolina law allows the surviving family to bring a civil lawsuit to recover damages for their emotional and financial losses.
We handle wrongful death claims arising from:
- Car, truck, or motorcycle accidents
- Drunk or distracted driving crashes
- Workplace or construction site incidents
- Medical malpractice or nursing home neglect
- Defective products or unsafe property conditions
- Criminal acts or assaults
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in South Carolina?
A wrongful death claim must be filed by the personal representative of the deceased’s estate usually a spouse, adult child, or parent. The lawsuit is filed on behalf of the surviving family members, including:
- The surviving spouse and children
- The parents, if there is no spouse or child
- Other heirs, if no direct relatives survive
We help families navigate the probate process and ensure the right person is appointed to file the claim.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
In a wrongful death claim, families may seek compensation for both financial and emotional damages, including:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Medical bills related to the fatal injury
- Loss of the deceased’s income and benefits
- Loss of companionship, guidance, and support
- Mental anguish and emotional suffering
- Pain and suffering of the deceased (via a survival action)
- Punitive damages, in cases of gross negligence or intentional harm
We work with financial and medical experts to calculate the full value of your loss, and pursue the justice your family deserves.
How We Help Injury Victims and Their Families
At Ted Law Firm, we understand how overwhelming the aftermath of a wrongful death can be. You’re dealing with grief, paperwork, and unexpected expenses—all while trying to find answers.
We will:
- Investigate the cause of death and gather evidence
- Identify all responsible parties
- Coordinate with probate courts and estate administrators
- Calculate economic and emotional damages
- File the wrongful death lawsuit and handle all legal deadlines
- Take the case to trial if a fair settlement isn’t offered
You’ll never face this process alone we guide you with compassion, clarity, and strength.
Don’t Wait South Carolina’s Deadline Is Three Years
Under South Carolina law, you generally have three years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Missing the deadline can mean losing your right to recover. Early legal action also helps preserve key evidence and witness testimony.
Talk to a Sumter Wrongful Death Lawyer Today
Ted Law Firm proudly represents clients in Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Atlanta advocating for individuals and families throughout South Carolina and Georgia. We’re dedicated to delivering trusted legal guidance when it matters most. During life’s most challenging moments, you can rely on Ted Law Firm to stand by your side.
Whether it’s a motorcycle accident lawyer you need after a crash on Whiskey Road, or a compensation lawyer after a defective product, our legal professionals are here for you with a record of success.
Schedule your initial consultation with our legal professional today and let us help restore your quality of life.
