Category Archives: Wrongful Death
SC Jail Faces Second Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Past Year
An Upstate South Carolina detention center is facing another wrongful death lawsuit after the family of a former inmate claimed jail staff failed to provide proper medical care before the man’s death. The lawsuit alleges that officials ignored clear signs of a serious medical condition and failed to take reasonable steps to protect the… Read More »
Falling Utility Pole Results in Tragic Death in Aiken County
Justice has been served for the family of a South Carolina teacher who was tragically killed by a utility pole after a truck ran over and got caught on a drooping line, causing the pole to fall on the woman. A wrongful death settlement was reached and will award her surviving family $30 million… Read More »
Distracted Driving Alleged to Be Cause of Woman Being Run Over on South Carolina Beach
Imagine going to a beach to relax, only to get run over and killed. Unfortunately, a South Carolina family is dealing with this tragedy after a Myrtle Beach woman was hit by a police department vehicle on June 13. Her family has filed a wrongful death suit against the police department, claiming her death… Read More »