Wrongful Death

How a Myrtle Beach Wrongful Death Attorney Will Help You 

| June 16, 2022

It is traumatic for a family when a loved one passes away, especially if it was due to preventable negligence or an intentional act. Families deal with grief, anger, depression and denial. If a loved one has died, a wrongful death lawyer in Myrtle Beach can sue on behalf of the family for financial compensation. While this cannot replace the love and comfort provided by the deceased, it does allow the family to grieve without financial burdens and pursue the justice their loved one deserves.

What Is the Deadline for Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in South Carolina?

| May 12, 2022

When a family member dies, loved ones are generally consumed by grief, anger and a sense of helplessness. With time, other aspects of their loss affect the family in ways that were unexpected. Throughout the entire process, one overriding fact emerges – they want justice for a loved one taken all too early by a negligent party.

In a civil case, this can be accomplished by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. To do that, the family must comply with certain rules such as the deadline for filing a wrongful death claim in South Carolina. In addition, the period of time to file is influenced by the discovery rule. Let’s look at what this means.

Wrongful Death Due to a Defective Product

| March 24, 2022

As a nation of consumers, we believe that products are checked thoroughly for any defects before they are put on the market that may cause injury or wrongful death. Unfortunately, this does not always happen, and even well-known manufacturers make mistakes that cause hardship and loss of loved ones due to their negligence. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are 29.4 million injuries and roughly 21,400 deaths each year. 

The Wrongful Death of a Family Member

| February 17, 2022

Learn how a wrongful death lawyer helps when a member of your family dies. You have the right to be compensated for your loved one’s demise.

The Difference Between a Wrongful Death Claim and a Survival Action

| December 30, 2021

While both a survival action and a wrongful death claim can be filed concurrently, they are decidedly different from one another. For instance, one is filed to compensate the family for their loss, and the other is meant to compensate the individual who died. Although this may seem confusing, it isn’t. The two claims actually complement each other in some cases. Let’s take a look at both in detail to understand their differences.

Punitive Damages in South Carolina

| October 26, 2021

Each personal injury case is different, and this difference is essential when we are talking about punitive damages. For instance, some cases involve a simple lack of care where one party does not look out for another. This could be when a driver is distracted and does not see the car in front of them has stopped and hits them in the rear. In most cases, punitive damages would not be supported here.

Morris Law Keeps Growing, New Location in Myrtle Beach, SC

| September 21, 2021

Your Morris Law Injury team has grown again. We are excited to announce the new Myrtle Beach office at 2411 N. Oak Street, Suite 403A 4th Floor, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. If you or someone you know is injured in an auto accident or at work, give us a call! (843) 232-0944.

The National Trial Lawyers Announces the Re-Selection of Jeffrey Morris as a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in South Carolina After One Year

| May 24, 2021

The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Morris of Morris Law LLC in Surfside Beach has been re-selected as a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in SC after his first year as an exceptionally respected member. This honor has been given to Mr. Morris for his superior skills and qualifications in the legal field. Membership in this exclusive organization is by invitation only and is limited to the top 40 attorneys in each state or region who have demonstrated excellence and have achieved outstanding results in their careers in either civil plaintiff or criminal defense law. 

Proving Negligence in a Wrongful Death Claim

| May 21, 2021

Losing a loved one due to unfortunate means can be heartbreaking for the loved ones that they left behind. Unlike natural causes, death due to negligence or wrongful death is an incident caused “by another person or entity’s wrongful or negligent act,” (AllLaw). What might come to most mind’s in the case of wrongful death …

Meet Lee Willard, our new addition to the team!

| May 3, 2021

Morris Law Injury Lawyers is excited to announce the hiring of Lee Willard for the Midlands region. Lee brings auto accident litigation experience from a large law firm in the State where he handled wrongful death, serious injury litigation, slip and fall, trip and fall, and workers’ compensation claims. In the last five years, Attorney Willard has settled hundreds of cases for gross settlements of more than $20,000,000.  Having grown up and lived in the Midlands region of South Carolina, Lee looks forward to serving his fellow community.