Families Facing Tragedy: Compassionate Legal Guidance From a Myrtle Beach Wrongful Death Lawyer

Potential Compensation in a Wrongful Death Case

While no amount of money can replace your loved one, compensation can provide financial stability and a sense of justice. Every case is unique, but you may be able to recover the following damages:

• Medical expenses. Medical expenses include all accident-related health care costs your loved one received between the time of the accident and their passing. It may include but is not limited to emergency services, surgeries, and hospitalizations. 
• Pain and suffering. You may be able to recover for any physical pain and emotional suffering your loved one endured because of the accident.
• Funeral and burial costs. Damages may include compensation for expenses related to laying your loved one to rest with dignity.
• Lost income. Your family may be able to recover for lost wages, benefits, raises, bonuses, and self-employment income your loved one would have provided if they had survived the accident.
• Loss of companionship. No amount of money can compensate you for living without your loved one. However, loss of companionship recognizes the emotional toll and loss of guidance, support, and companionship experienced by family members.

In cases of extreme negligence or intentional harm, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the responsible party and deter similar behavior.

Why to Contact a Myrtle Beach Wrongful Death Lawyer 

Navigating a wrongful death claim requires legal experience and compassionate guidance. At Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers, we're committed to supporting our clients through every step of this challenging process by:

• Conducting a thorough investigation. We gather and analyze evidence, including accident reports, witness statements, and expert testimony if necessary, to find out what really happened in each case.
• Making sure the right party files the case in court. Only the executor or administrator of the decedent’s estate can file a wrongful death case in South Carolina. However, any damages recovered in a wrongful death claim belong to the surviving family members.
• Filing your case before the wrongful death statute of limitations expires. In South Carolina, wrongful death cases must typically be brought within three years of the date your loved one died.
• Negotiating. We engage with insurance companies and opposing counsel to pursue fair settlements for our clients. Our goal is to secure the compensation without subjecting our clients to unnecessary stress.
• Preparing for litigation. While many cases settle out of court, we prepare every case as if it will go to trial in an effort to ensure we're ready if litigation becomes necessary.
• Representing you in court. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, our experienced litigators are prepared to represent our clients' interests in court, presenting a compelling case to the judge and jury.

We understand the importance of keeping our clients informed. Our team has systems and processes in place to ensure we provide regular updates on a case's progress.

While we cannot guarantee specific outcomes and past results do not guarantee future results, you can view our client testimonials for more information about our firm. Here is what some of our clients say about us after we represented them in wrongful death cases:

• “Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers were very professional. When there was a matter that needed Attorney Derrick to handle, he was the one to call me on the matter. The staff were very understanding when I needed them to….” - -L. H., Wrongful Death Representative in Myrtle Beach, SC
• "I was very well pleased with the professional way in which my case was handled. I was very pleased with cordiality and friendliness of all the staff involved with me in my time of need. Everyone treated me and my wife as if we were more than just clients. We were treated more like family members. I most sincerely am grateful for all you have done for us." – J.P. Wrongful Death Client
• "My experience with Derrick Law Firm was excellent. The lawyers, paralegals, and staff treat you like family and do the best to understand". – R.H. Wrongful death Client in South Carolina

In your time of loss, let us be your guide and advocate. The path to justice may seem daunting, but you don't have to walk it alone. Contact Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers Myrtle Beach wrongful death attorneys today to see if we can help you in your wrongful death case.