Lexington South Carolina Fatal Accident Attorney

Under South Carolina law the surviving family of an individual who died at work may be entitled to Workers' Compensation Death benefits. If the death was due to a qualifying injury arising out of the course of employment substantial benefits may be available.  

In admitted and uncontested death benefits cases our Workers' Compensation attorney will work with the employer and their insurance company to process your death benefits claim as expediently as possible. Professional expenses are limited in admitted and uncontested death benefit cases to a reasonable and affordable level.

In disputed and contested cases our Workers' Compensation attorney will prepare and file your claim before the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission. An investigation into the accident will be conducted.

In all workplace fatal accident cases we will also look for evidence that the death was caused by a defective product or the negligence of third party not affiliated with the employer. In these instances it may be possible to bring a Wrongful Death claim and seek full damages including funeral expenses, lost future income, pain and suffering and even punitive damages in certain cases.