A GUIDE TO SOUTH CAROLINA

Car Fatal Accidents

are as challenging and life-changing as losing a loved one in a fatal car accident.

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has historically had an accident fatality rate much higher than the national average.

SOUTH CAROLINA

of fatal accidents in South Carolina are single vehicle crashes

PERCENT

55

of fatal accidents happen in rural areas

PERCENT

66

of fatal accidents happen on urban streets

PERCENT

34

total traffic collision fatalities in South Carolina

1,066

In 2020, there

total pedestrian traffic collision fatalities

191

total other motorbike traffic collision fatalities

22

Alcohol

Some factors that influence fatal traffic accidents include:

Weather

Road Conditions

Maintanence or Structural Issues

THAT CAN CAUSE FATAL TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

DETERMINING NEGLIGENCE

Distracted driving and talking on the phone while driving

COMMON FORMS OF NEGLIGENCE INCLUDE:

Drowsy driving

Driving under the influence of drugs or medication

Reckless driving

IN WRONGFUL  DEATH CASES

POTENTIAL DAMAGES

are notorious for paying families as little as possible.

INSURANCE COMPANIES

COMPENSATORY DAMAGES INCLUDE:

Medical bills

Funeral & burial costs

Lost income

Loss of consortium

Emotional suffering of the victim's family

a wrongful death claim must executor or administrator of the victim's estate

IN SOUTH CAROLINA,

about how to move forward, consult with an attorney with previous experience in fatal accident cases

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