Wrongful death cases are always heart breaking. A family has lost one of their own. A father is no longer there to provide. A mother cannot nurture her children. And the worst case of all? The death of a small child. Here in York County, we are a local law firm with lawyers who live, work and have been helping injured people in the Rock Hill area since 1991. Together, our lawyers have over 75 years combined legal experience. We focus our practice on serious injury and wrongful death cases in Rock Hill and the rest of South Carolina.

Death cases are very complex, both medically and legally. In those accidents where death is instant, the legal case involves only the wrongful death portion of benefits. Money is paid directly to the heirs and compensate them for loss of companionship and guidance. On the other hand, where death comes later, there are actually two sets of damages: a wrongful death as well as a  survival action. The second claim is for the benefit of the deceased person’s estate. Those damages include medical bills and “pain and suffering.” In many instances, the “survival action” can be worth much more than the “wrongful death” portion. Benefits for survival are passed through the estate, so a will would apply if properly drafted and executed.

One of the most legally and medically challenging types of wrongful death case is where the deceased is elderly and/or has pre-existing medical conditions. Almost always, an autopsy is required in order to establish the necessary causation between an accident and death. Even with an autopsy, difficult cases may also need expert witness testimony to determine what actually caused the premature death – the accident or some other medical condition unrelated to the case. As a former Registered Nurse (RN), attorney Robert J. Reeves can understand complex medical records, including autopsy reports, and then use that information to take doctors’ depositions to establish the necessary causation. Because of his medical background, he can explain mechanisms of injury and trauma physiology to adjusters and, if necessary, to juries. Understanding how the different prior conditions relate to accident related trauma can make the difference between winning and losing at trial.

Our trial attorneys, with an office in Rock Hill, SC, have over 75 years combined legal experience. Our lawyers have achieved recognition from their peers and have been inducted into organizations such as the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (SC), and Super Lawyers (SC). Their backgrounds include former insurance defense lawyers and even a former SC prosecutor for review of any claim related criminal charges. Drunk drivingcause a significant number of wrongful death cases as well as texting. If someone is found guilty of the related criminal charge, liability in the civil case is established, and the only remaining issue is damages. Our lawyers are aggressive but compassionate advocates, and we always remember why we practice law. We appreciate your loss and will do everything we can to hold those responsible accountable. We service our Rock Hill clients from our Baxter Village office located off I-77, Exit 85. Of course, in your time of grief, we are willing to come to you if that is easier. Before deciding which law firm to hire, you should research and compare different lawyers actual credentials and experience. We invite you to compare our qualifications against any other firm anywhere. We would then welcome the chance to sit down with you personally and review your case and see what can be done to help. You have a lot of questions. We will do our best to answer as many as we can. We will then explain how this process works and what to expect. Let us deal with the case and insurance companies. You focus on your family and getting everyone affected through this most painful time. For more information about our firm or to speak with one of our attorneys directly, call 803-554-4157, evenings, weekends, or holidays. Don’t worry. You will get through this. It just takes time.

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