Losing someone you love is one of life’s hardest experiences especially when their death was caused by someone else’s carelessness. Whether it was a fatal car crash on I-26, a workplace accident in Ladson, or a medical mistake at a local facility, your family may have the right to seek justice.
At Ted Law Firm, we help families in Summerville, Knightsville, Sangaree, and across Dorchester, Berkeley, and Charleston Counties file wrongful death claims and pursue the financial compensation they need to rebuild and move forward.
What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death occurs when a person dies due to another party’s negligence, recklessness, or misconduct. South Carolina law allows certain family members to recover financial compensation through a civil claim even if there’s also a criminal case.
We handle wrongful death cases involving:
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Drunk or distracted driving
- Fatal workplace and construction site incidents
- Medical malpractice
- Dangerous property conditions
- Defective products
We guide your family through the legal process with care, so you don’t have to handle it alone.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in South Carolina?
Under state law, a wrongful death claim must be filed by the personal representative of the deceased’s estate. However, the compensation is awarded to the surviving family members.
Beneficiaries may include:
- The spouse and children
- The parents, if there’s no spouse or child
- Legal heirs, if no immediate family remains
We help families open the estate if needed and make sure everyone’s rights are protected.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
While no amount of money can replace a life, financial compensation can ease the burden caused by a sudden, wrongful death.
Recoverable damages may include:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Medical bills related to the fatal injury
- Loss of the deceased’s income, benefits, and services
- Loss of companionship, care, and guidance
- Emotional grief and mental anguish
- Punitive damages, if the at-fault party acted with extreme recklessness
We calculate the full value of your loss and fight for accountability.
Why You Need a Lawyer for a Wrongful Death Case
These cases are emotionally and legally complex. You’ll need a team that can handle:
- Estate filings and court documents
- Investigations into the cause of death
- Dealing with insurance companies and defense lawyers
- Filing lawsuits and preparing for trial, if needed
At Ted Law Firm, we carry the legal burden, so you can focus on what matters most.
Talk to a Summerville Wrongful Death Lawyer Today
You don’t have to face this alone. Let us guide you through the process and help your family seek the justice your loved one deserves. Let us build yours. We proudly serve clients across all of South Carolina and Georgia including Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Atlanta. No matter where you are in either state, we’re here to help. And remember: you don’t pay a dime unless we win your case. There’s no risk just experienced support from a team you can trust. You’re in good hands with Ted Law Firm.
