Losing a loved one is heartbreaking, and you deserve to grieve without having to take on a legal case. Even so, you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, lost financial support, and other damages—but you may have a limited time to claim your compensation.
A wrongful death lawyer from Schiller & Hamilton will lead your case in South Carolina while you work through your loss. Our firm has ample experience, dedicated attorneys, and financial resources, and we’ll lead your case from start to finish.
What Damages Should a Wrongful Death Victim Seek Compensation for?
The losses a wrongful death causes can be challenging to quantify, especially for non-lawyers. The attorneys at Schiller & Hamilton have represented many wrongful death victims, so we have seen firsthand the economic and non-economic costs of an unexpected death.
We generally expect our wrongful death clients to have:
Expenses Related to the Wrongful Death
Surviving loved ones might be left with:
- The decedent’s medical bills
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Property damage related to a fatal accident
- Administrative costs related to an estate
Healthline shares that a funeral alone costs $15,000 on average (and perhaps even more today), while medical costs can also be a substantial expense. Schiller & Hamilton will seek compensation for these and other expenses related to your loved one’s passing.
Pain and Suffering
When we handle a wrongful death case, we must consider the decedent’s pain and suffering of the decedent and their surviving loved ones. In each case, we’ll identify damages, including:
- Emotional distress
- Psychological problems
- Grief
- Physical pain
- Sleep problems
- Lost quality of life
Some of these damages will apply to the decedent, while others will affect surviving loved ones. For surviving loved ones, Schiller & Hamilton can seek compensation for grief counseling, medications, and other treatment you need for pain and suffering.
Lost Financial Support
We’ll determine how much income your loved one will not earn because of their passing. This is income that you and other loved ones may have relied on. While it can be difficult to think about money during this trying time, it is essential that we hold liable parties accountable for all your damages, including economic ones.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are losses that stand out the most when you lose a loved one. In addition to pain and suffering, your non-economic damages may include:
- The loss of a spouse’s companionship and intimacy
- The loss of a parent’s guidance
- The loss of any other emotional and psychological support that the decedent provided
Our wrongful death lawyers understand what losing a loved one costs survivors. We have handled many victims of wrongful deaths, and we’ll be ready to assess your damages compassionately.
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Why Wrongful Death Victims Choose Schiller & Hamilton to Represent Them
The team at Schiller & Hamilton prioritizes wrongful death cases. No other case type presents our clients with greater hardship, and we pride ourselves on delivering results for those who have lost a loved one.
You may hire our firm to represent you because:
- We have completed many wrongful death cases: A wrongful death case has unique considerations, so it is essential that your attorney calculate the full cost of your loss. Because we’ve handled wrongful death before, we will be ready for what lies ahead in your case.
- Our attorneys have multiple decades of experience: Experience is important when hiring a personal injury lawyer. Our attorneys have more than 20 years of combined experience, much of which includes fighting for wrongful death victims.
- We will cover the entire cost of your case: You won’t pay us a cent when you hire us for your wrongful death case. If we win, our firm will get a portion of your financial recovery. Whether we win or not, our firm will pay the upfront costs of your case.
Our entire team will work together to represent you. We can be a steadying force amidst the uncertainty caused by losing your loved one.
Former Clients Praise Schiller & Hamilton
Our former clients provide valuable insights into how we treat those we represent:
- “I had never had to use a lawyer before so I was a bit nervous about the process. It could not have been easier. I went in, explained my situation and Bennett and his staff took it from there! They took care of everything for me! It was so simple.” – Heather B
- “The attention that my husband’s case received from Schiller & Hamilton was far more than we could have expected or hoped for. They made us feel like we mattered, we were not just another case. I would recommend them to anyone in need of an attorney.” – Evelyn and James J.
While we know your financial recovery is a goal we must achieve, your satisfaction is just as important to us.
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How a Wrongful Death Lawyer from Schiller & Hamilton Will Seek Compensation for You
Schiller & Hamilton will manage every detail of your wrongful death case. Our services in cases like yours generally include:
- Gathering evidence showing the liability of defendants in your case
- Documenting the damages you and the decedent suffered
- Assessing the total cost of your damages
- Hiring any experts whose professional opinion can strengthen your case
- Leading settlement negotiations
- Completing all case-related paperwork
- Overseeing communications with all parties
- Completing a trial, if necessary
No two wrongful death cases unfold the same way. We know the general process required of us, but we will adapt to your case’s unique challenges. The goal is to get the justice you and your loved one deserve, whatever it takes.
We May Face a Deadline for Filing Your Wrongful Death Case
We may have a short window for filing your case. Statutes of limitations are the clock that we must compete against, and we’ll work quickly to file your lawsuit as soon as possible.
First, we must hear from you. We know you are facing difficult circumstances, but once you complete your initial meeting, we will take over the legal process for you.
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