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How is fault determined in South Carolina?

Item: Steinberg Law Firm
Rating: 5
Author: Joe Pizzo

The presence of negligence determines fault in a South Carolina accident. This means that someone would be at-fault if they were driving carelessly or recklessly.

Four things must be shown to prove negligence: duty breach, causation and damages. Duty means a driver has a duty to behave according to a certain standard of care. A breach of that duty means the other driver violated that standard of care.

To prove causation, there needs to be a breach of duty that caused the accident. The last requirement for determining negligence is the damage that is caused by the breach of duty.

If the negligence of another driver caused your injuries, you might be entitled to seek damages for:

Property damage
Rehabilitation
Long-term care
Pain and suffering
Medical expenses
Disfigurement
Lost future, present and past wages

If the negligence of another driver caused the death of a loved one, you might be entitled to seek damages for:

Medical expenses, including surgical fees
Lost wages
Lost benefits
Funeral/burial costs
Emotional distress
Loss of marital relationship
Loss of companionship
Pain/suffering of the deceased before death

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