Frequently Asked Questions
General Office FAQs
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Columbia, SC – 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Kingstree, SC – 8:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.
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May 28 – Memorial Day
July 4 – Independence Day
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December 24-25 – Winter Holiday/Christmas
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Personal Injury FAQs
What damages can I recover for a South Carolina personal injury claim?
When you are injured because of someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to compensation for your financial loss and also for other damages, if they are a direct result of your injury.
What are financial losses in a South Carolina personal injury claim?
• Past, current, and future medical expenses, including prescription drug expense
• Past, current, and future lost wages, if you are unable to work due to injury
• Loss of future income or earning potential
• The cost of hiring others to take care of you and your home if you are unable to
• Home modifications if needed to accommodate disability due to injury
• Vehicle purchase or modifications if needed to accommodate disability due to injury
• The cost of hiring others to take care of you and your home if you are unable to
• Property that was damaged as a result of someone else’s negligence
Can I recover for pain or other non-financial results of a South Carolina personal injury claim?
Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to collect compensation for:
• Pain
• Disability
• Emotional and Mental Distress
• Disfigurement
• Loss of Enjoyment of Life
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Wrongful Death FAQs
Who may be compensated for wrongful death claims in South Carolina?
Family members who are “heirs” under South Carolina Probate laws may recover for the wrongful death of their relative. Depending on the circumstances, this is usually the spouse and children of the deceased.
My loved one was killed because someone was negligent. What are my rights?
When someone is killed due to the negligence of another, South Carolina statutes provide for what is known as a Wrongful Death action. The case must be pursued by the Personal Representative of the estate of the deceased person for the benefit of beneficiaries listed in the statute. Subject to some exceptions, the statutory beneficiaries for a married man with children, for example, would be his wife and children.
A wrongful death may also give rise to what in South Carolina is called a survival action. This is an action that may be brought on behalf of the estate of the deceased person, by the Personal Representative, to recover funeral and burial expenses and to recover for any conscious pain and suffering that occurred prior to death.
Can I sue on behalf of a family member who has died from injuries caused by the negligence of another?
If the Probate Court has appointed you as Personal Representative of your family member’s estate, you can bring a South Carolina wrongful death lawsuit.
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