Compensation for Your Loss
Wrongful Death Lawyers in Greenville, South Carolina
Everyone processes death in their own way, and a sudden, preventable death is the most difficult to reconcile. Legal action may be the furthest thing from your mind, or you may be burning with a desire to hold the negligent party accountable.
Either way, a wrongful death lawsuit is a significant undertaking. The law firm of Parham, Smith & Dodson, LLC is fully prepared to take on the burden. We will guide you through the process and diligently prepare a claim to cover the lost income and expenses as well as monetary compensation as a token for the loss of a loved one and all they meant in your life.
Our firm represents families in the Greenville area, surrounding counties of upstate South Carolina and statewide in wrongful death litigation. We have a demonstrated record of settlements and verdicts for fatal injury from medical malpractice, nursing home negligence or personal injury accidents.
Time is critical. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
In a wrongful death action, a family member appointed as personal representative of the estate files a claim on behalf of the spouse, parents, children or closest relatives who are named as beneficiaries. The lawsuit is brought in the county where the victim last resided. Damages include:
- Funeral expenses
- Medical expenses incurred prior to death
- Lost earnings over the person's projected lifespan
- Compensation for loss of love, companionship, consortium and guidance
- In certain circumstances, punitive damages
In the case of a child, a retiree or a stay-at-home parent, we make a case for other services the deceased provided and focus on the non-economic damages so that the person's life is not valued solely in terms how much pay they brought home.
A Thorough and Professional Investigation
As in a personal injury claim, it is important to gather evidence as soon as possible. Our attorneys and paralegal do much of the legwork, and we hire medical experts and accident reconstructionists as necessary to establish a link between the negligence and the death. In some cases, the death is immediate and the link is apparent. In other cases, it takes all our skill and resources to connect an event that happened a year or more earlier to the eventual death. Our three partners have 75 years of combined trial experience and a network of experts to fit any case.
Call Now — Let Us Take It From Here
Parham, Smith & Dodson, LLC offers a free initial consultation and case evaluation. Call 877-805-6431 or contact us online To maximize the chances and amount of recovery, the sooner we can start the wrongful death investigation the better.
