How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Paid?
Insurance companies usually pay wrongful death settlements to survive family members or the deceased’s estate, depending on state law. They generally send a check to the claimant or their Columbia wrongful death lawyer. The attorney takes their fees, pays any liens, then forwards the remainder to their client. Generally, the decedent’s immediate family members receive […]
What Is Wrongful Death?
When someone passes away because of another’s careless or reckless behavior, the circumstances could support a wrongful death action. State law could allow those closest to the victim to receive money for their related expenses and losses. Immediate family members or the decedent’s personal representative generally represent those who qualify to receive compensation, serving as […]
Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations
The wrongful death statute of limitations differs from state to state. Usually, it is a couple of years. This means you have a short window in which to take legal action against whoever caused or contributed to your loved one’s passing. If you miss this deadline, you may jeopardize your right to recover compensation consult […]
How a Myrtle Beach Wrongful Death Attorney Will Help You
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.
Wrongful Death
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.
Wrongful Death of a Family Member
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
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 – Morris Law Accident Injury Lawyers
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.
New location in Myrtle Beach
Your Morris Law Accident Injury Lawyers 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.
Top 40 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Morris of Morris Law Accident Injury Lawyers 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.