Holding Negligent Parties Accountable When Their Actions Cause the Death of a Loved One in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach Wrongful Death Lawyer

You are devastated by the loss of your loved one in a senseless accident, but you are also angry. You want the person who caused the accident to be held accountable for the damage they have caused. You want justice.

When a negligent driver, trucker, property owner, or employer caused a fatal accident in South Carolina through careless, negligent, or intentional actions, they can be made to pay for the losses they have caused the deceased's dependents. No amount of money can possibly make up for the loss, but it can make up for the financial support that is now gone because of the death and help you cope with the aftermath of the tragedy.

Wright Injury Law welcomes wrongful death claims, and attorney Brooke Eaves Wright will show you the respect, sympathy, and compassion you need as she fights for the compensation you deserve.

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Accidents That Can Lead to Myrtle Beach Wrongful Death Actions

Fatal accidents caused by distraction, fatigue, drug or alcohol impairment, noncompliance with safety regulations, poor maintenance—and many other forms of negligence—can be grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit in South Carolina. In Myrtle Beach and along the Grand Strand, wrongful death cases often result from the following.

Car Accidents

Car accidents are a leading cause of wrongful death lawsuits. Fatalities can result from collisions due to factors like speeding, reckless driving, impaired driving, or failure to obey traffic laws. Wrongful death claims may be filed against at-fault drivers or entities responsible for maintaining safe road conditions.

Truck Accidents

All too often, collisions between passenger cars and commercial semi-trucks are fatal to the occupants of the car. Whether due to the force of the impact of the crash or in a truck underride accident, when a motorist is killed in a wreck with a tractor-trailer and the trucker is at fault, both the truck driver and their employer could potentially be held accountable.

Workplace Accidents

Fatalities in the workplace can occur due to construction accidents, industrial mishaps, or other occupational hazards. Wrongful death claims may be filed against employers, contractors, or entities responsible for maintaining a safe work environment if negligence is a contributing factor.

Negligent Security

Customers in stores, diners in restaurants, and guests in hotels have a right to expect that the owner of the business has taken sufficient measures to ensure their safety while they are on the premises. When they don't take safety seriously, and a customer is killed by an intruder, fire, collapsed balcony, or another incident of negligent security, they can be held responsible through a wrongful death action.

Premises Liability Incidents

Wrongful deaths on someone else's property can happen due to slip and fall accidents, dangerous conditions such as poorly maintained premises, swimming pool drownings, and other incidents caused by negligence. Property owners or managers may be held liable in a wrongful death lawsuit if negligence is proven.

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Potential Damages to Demand in Myrtle Beach Wrongful Death Claims

How much is a life worth? It's an impossible question to answer, but wrongful death claims attempt to do just that. As a lawyer representing plaintiffs in these cases, Brooke Eaves Wright digs deep to maximize potential compensation. She will consider all of the family's losses, including those that don't have a clear dollar amount attached, to make sure they receive the full compensation to which they are entitled.

Economic Damages

Medical expenses. Reimbursement for medical bills related to the deceased person's injury or illness.
Funeral and burial costs. Coverage for the expenses associated with the funeral and burial services.

Loss of Financial Support

This includes compensation for the income, including wages and benefits, the deceased would have provided to the family members.

Non-Economic Damages

Pain and suffering. Compensation for the emotional pain and suffering experienced by surviving family members due to the loss of their loved one.
Loss of companionship. Damages for the loss of guidance, companionship, and consortium the deceased provided to their family members.
Emotional distress. Compensation for the emotional trauma and distress suffered by family members as a result of the wrongful death.

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages may be awarded in cases where the responsible party's actions were grossly negligent, willful, or wanton. The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior in the future.

Survival Actions

These actions are taken on behalf of the deceased to compensate for the pain and suffering they experienced as a result of the incident, both before and after the fatal injury occurred. When appropriate, survival actions are filed at the same time as a wrongful death claim, and surviving family members are the beneficiaries of any compensation ordered by the court.

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Each Case Is Unique

South Carolina law outlines specific guidelines for who can file a wrongful death claim and the types of damages that may be sought. Consulting an experienced wrongful death attorney is crucial to navigating the legal process and ensuring that all eligible damages are considered in the pursuit of justice for the deceased and their surviving family members.

Each wrongful death case is unique, and the circumstances surrounding the accident will determine the liable parties and the legal grounds for a lawsuit.

You Can't Go Wrong With Wright Injury Law

After a sudden and tragic loss, it can be difficult to think about taking legal action to hold negligent parties accountable. All it takes is one call to Wright Injury Law, and we will take it from there. You need time to heal; allow us to take the burden of a wrongful death lawsuit off your shoulders. Call or fill out our contact form, and we will get to work for you.