The purpose of wrongful death litigation is to compensate the people who have been left behind when someone’s negligence causes another person’s death. By pursuing a wrongful death claim, the victim’s loved ones can receive compensation for funeral and burial expenses, medical bills, and lost income. A wrongful death settlement can also provide compensation for non-economic damages such as pain and suffering and loss of companionship. Who Can Receive a Wrongful Death Settlement in South Carolina?
The spouse and children of the deceased person typically receive the compensation through a wrongful death settlement. Usually, the deceased person’s parents are next in line to receive compensation if the victim was not married or did not have any children at the time of their death. Compensation can go to other family members such as siblings, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, grandparents, or even non-relatives. Other parties who can receive compensation will depend on the deceased person’s family situation. Again, the purpose of wrongful death claims is to compensate the people who have most significantly been impacted by the victim’s death — who those people are can vary widely between cases.
Contact Christian & Christian for assistance with a wrongful death claim. We are committed to holding responsible parties accountable for their negligence.
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