Reading online reviews, asking friends and family members for recommendations, and learning more about a law firm’s previous clients and client awards can help you choose a wrongful death lawyer. Making the right choice of lawyer to help you fight for financial compensation is an important part of building an effective wrongful death lawsuit.
If you lost a loved one in a preventable accident and are now aiming to pursue compensation, our law firm can help you build your case. We can identify the family members entitled to file a lawsuit, build a strong case for compensation, assign a value to your loved one’s loss, and negotiate with the at-fault party’s insurance company.
Our Reputation Speaks for Itself
Our commitment to fighting for financial compensation is evident in our reputation for client success. Previous clients say things like:
- “Paul was awesome. Super nice staff, great service, very quick settlement. I have zero complaints and would 100% use again if needed.”
- “Always willing to go the extra mile for you!”
- “The whole team was great; everyone was 5 stars. We got a good settlement and [I] was very pleased with the skill and professional atmosphere they have. They have a great team.”
We are committed to providing warm, supportive legal help and treating you like we treat friends and family. When you trust our team with your wrongful death lawsuit, you have the small firm attention you appreciate combined with the big firm experience your lawsuit needs.
We Can Assess the Value of Your Lawsuit
Assessing the value of your wrongful death damages allows us to assign an accurate financial value to your lawsuit. Doing so without legal guidance and support can be complicated. According to S.C. Ann § 15-32-210, the monetary damages your family might be entitled to collect include:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of future earnings
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of financial support
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
You may also be entitled to receive compensation for the loss of your loved one’s company, guidance, companionship, and consortium.
Evidence to Support Your Case
If someone suffered a preventable death caused by neglect, a wrongful act, or the default of another, the surviving family members can file for damages against the liable party. After an in-depth case review, our experienced lawyers can determine if the death of your loved one qualifies as a wrongful death lawsuit. Then, they will proceed to collect evidence to support your claim.
Some items we may use to prove the value of your damages include:
- Your loved one’s medical records
- Their employment and salary history
- Documents that prove the cost of their final arrangements
- Other financial documents, such as repair bills for property damage or invoices for services
We will also listen to you and your family with compassion to get an understanding of the emotional impact of your loss.
Filing Deadlines in South Carolina
In Greenville, you typically have three years from the date of your loved one’s death to file a wrongful death lawsuit, according to S.C. Ann § 15-3-530. If the statute of limitations expires, the consequences may include:
- Being unable to file your lawsuit
- Having your case dismissed without being heard
- Being unable to compel compensation
Once you hire us, we start working on your lawsuit right away because we want to have time to ensure compliance with the statute of limitations. We also want to have time to interview witnesses, conduct a thorough investigation, assign a value to your lawsuit, and negotiate a settlement on your behalf.
Benefits of Hiring a Greenville Wrongful Death Lawyer from Our Team
The unexpected or tragic loss of a loved one can leave surviving family members in emotional distress. While you and your family cope with this loss, our team will work on recouping your financial damages. We will:
- Treat you like friends and members of our own family
- Bring a compassionate, humanizing touch to a difficult experience
- Provide you with responsive legal support and attention to detail
- Ensure the negligent party is held accountable for their carelessness
Our mission is to build a personal relationship with you, make South Carolina safe, and seek financial compensation for your injuries. We fight hard for your monetary recovery, and if you do not win your case, we will not charge you any attorney’s fees.
You Can Recover from an Unexpected Loss
Has your family recently experienced the loss of a loved one? You might be entitled to receive compensation from the person or entity responsible for your loss. One of our wrongful death lawyers can help you identify the at-fault party, prove the value of your lawsuit, and negotiate a settlement.
How you choose a wrongful death lawyer and how your lawyer values your case is key to its effectiveness and success. Contact the client intake team at Hammack Law Firm by calling (864) 766-7108 to start building your compensation lawsuit today.
With over 25 years of legal experience, Paul Hammack provides his clients with a level of trial expertise and strategic insight rarely found in personal injury litigation. Having spent the first eight years of his career working within major insurance defense firms across Georgia and South Carolina, Paul gained an intimate understanding of the “other side’s” playbook. This insurance industry background serves as a unique differentiator for his clients; he knows exactly how insurance carriers evaluate risk and what motivates them to pay top dollar for a claim.
In 2008, Paul founded Hammack Law Firm to move away from the “plaintiff mill” model and focus on building personal relationships with those he represents. As a seasoned litigator, he has tried dozens of first-chair cases to verdict, specializing in high-stakes litigation involving catastrophic injuries and complex truck accidents. His dual-state practice allows him to provide aggressive representation across both South Carolina and Georgia, ensuring victims of negligence receive the maximum financial compensation possible regardless of which side of the state line the accident occurred.
Paul’s commitment to excellence is reflected in his record of significant achievements, including a $10 million tractor-trailer wrongful death settlement and a $3.9 million moped-versus-truck recovery. His credentials and bar admissions in both South Carolina and Georgia underscore his deep roots in the regional legal community. Beyond the courtroom, Paul is a dedicated advocate for his local community, contributing his time and resources to organizations such as the United Way, Red Cross, and Hands On Greenville, all while working to make South Carolina a safer place for everyone.
