South Carolina Wrongful Death Attorneys

SOUTH CAROLINA WRONGFUL DEATH ATTORNEYS

When a parent, spouse, child or loved one is killed in an accident, the loss is sudden and devastating. Emotional and financial loss are just part of the pain a family endures. Our team of South Carolina wrongful death attorneys helps grieving families make sense of the complex aspects of their loss and secure financial compensation from those responsible.

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Verdict
$21 Million

Verdict in Wrongful Death of Landscaper

After a week-long trial, a jury awarded $21 million to the family of a 41-year-old landscaper who died after being shocked by a South Carolina Electric & Gas (SCE&G) power line while trimming a palm tree in Edisto Island, South Carolina.

Settlement
$6 Million

Settlement for Apartment Pool Drowning

We represented the parents of a 3-year-old boy who drowned after he entered an apartment complex pool through an unlocked gate.

Settlement
$4 Million

Medical Malpractice

A college student tragically died after going into respiratory and cardiac arrest during a routine wisdom tooth extraction.

Settlement
$3 Million

Wrongful Death of Cyclist

A construction worker was riding his bicycle home from work when he was struck and instantly killed by a drunk driver.

Settlement
$2.2 Million

Settlement in Suit Over Baby's Botched Delivery

Yarborough Applegate negotiated a $2.2 million settlement for a young woman whose baby was born with brain damage and later died. The doctor at the center of the case lied during her deposition, claiming she waited to deliver the baby by C-section because the 19-year-old mother withdrew her consent to have the operation.

Settlement
$1.7 Million

Dram Shop Settlement

The firm won a $1.65 million settlement on behalf of a family whose loved one was killed after being ejected from the passenger seat of a drunk driver’s car. Yarborough Applegate pursued a Dram Shop case against two bars in Columbia where both the victim and the driver had visited and were over-served prior to the crash. Beyond reaching this critical settlement for the family in civil court, the firm’s discovery process revealed dangerous hospitality practices at both bars.

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Hear From Our Clients
My family is so grateful for the guidance and counsel of Yarborough Applegate in the wrongful death case regarding my mother. Attorney Perry Buckner and paralegal Amy Johnson were the professional, supportive team we needed to secure justice. Perry is a knowledgeable professional and strategist who guided me every step of the way to protect my interests. Amy provided endless hours of professional guidance and emotional support. They have access to professionals in a variety of fields who aided our case. In a foreign landscape, grieving, I looked to them for guidance. They heard me when I said that the case needed to be about more than a potential financial resolution: I wanted to effect change in the nursing home landscape. I highly recommend Yarborough Applegate as your partner when you have suffered loss of any kind. Tammy L.
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South Carolina Association For Justice
An Exciting Re-Election and Continuing to Lead the Pack on Insurance Bad Faith: Highlights from the 2023 SCAJ Annual Convention

South Carolina Association for Justice’s 2023 Annual Convention brought trial attorneys from across the state together for three days of legal seminars and professional networking on Hilton Head Island.

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Caitlin Clancy Advises Fellow Litigation Paralegals on “Finding the Calm in the Chaos” 

In the inevitable frenzy leading up to and during trial, paralegals play many important roles—chief among them a critical source of calm in the chaos.

Victims of Alcohol-Related Crimes Beware: S.C. Bill 533 Targets Innocent Victims of Drunk Driving

Legislation currently pending before South Carolina’s General Assembly would fundamentally alter our state’s civil justice system and make it harder for innocent victims to pursue justice and be made whole. Our firm is closely watching Senate Bill 533, and in the most recent issue of SCAJ’s Justice Bulletin, Yarborough Applegate attorney Perry Buckner explores what it means for victims.

How does technology help in a personal injury case?
How Does Technology Help in a Personal Injury Case?

At Yarborough Applegate, it’s our job to ensure our audiences can truly understand and empathize with our client’s plight. In doing so, one of the greatest tools at our disposal is technology.

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