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Wrongful Death Lawyers in South Carolina

South Carolina · Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death Lawyers in South Carolina

Focused representation for South Carolina families facing wrongful death cases — with local counsel statewide.

Michael A. Haggard, Managing Partner
Michael A. HaggardManaging Partner

When negligence takes a life in or around water, a wrongful-death claim can hold the responsible parties accountable and help your family find a measure of justice.

We represent South Carolina families in wrongful death cases from Charleston and Columbia to communities across the state. As the firm behind three $100M+ verdicts, we bring trial-tested experience to every case — and we work with local South Carolina counsel so you are never far from help.

Why a specialist matters

Most lawyers will take a case like this; few have tried one to verdict. We litigate by mechanism, work with the right experts, and prepare every case as if it will be tried. Learn more on our Wrongful Death page.

How representation works in South Carolina

Headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, we represent families nationwide. In South Carolina, we partner with trusted local counsel so you keep a lawyer in your community while gaining a firm that has tried these cases to verdict.

Other aquatic cases we handle in South Carolina

Deadlines and next steps

Deadlines to bring a claim in South Carolina vary by the type of case and can be short, and critical evidence can disappear within days. We will confirm the deadline that applies to your specific situation at no cost — please contact us promptly.

Common questions

Wrongful Death in South Carolina: FAQs

Do you handle wrongful death cases in South Carolina?

Yes. We represent families throughout South Carolina in association with local counsel, so you keep a lawyer in your community and gain our aquatic-injury experience.

What does it cost to hire your firm in South Carolina?

Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency-fee basis — you pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover for you. Your consultation is free and confidential.

How long do I have to file a claim in South Carolina?

Deadlines vary by the type of claim and can be short, and they may differ for claims involving children or government entities. We will confirm the deadline that applies to your South Carolina case at no cost — contact us promptly so no deadline or evidence is lost.

Free, confidential consultation

Talk to us now. We care.

Tell us what happened. There is no fee unless we win, and your conversation with us is always confidential. Prefer to talk now? Call (833) 652-7600.

Multi-state representation. Attorney Michael A. Haggard is licensed to practice law in Florida (State Bar of Florida, 1996) and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida. Because aquatic-injury, drowning, and premises-liability cases demand nationally-recognized expertise, Mr. Haggard regularly represents families throughout the United States through pro hac vice admission or in association with locally-licensed co-counsel — a standard, court-approved practice for cases of this specialized nature.

Aquatic Attorneys The Haggard Law Firm, P.A.

The national authority in aquatic injury and wrongful-death litigation. We try these cases to verdict — and partner with local counsel in all 50 states so your family keeps its hometown lawyer.

Three $100M+ Verdicts Est. 1972 Nat’l Drowning Prevention Alliance

Contact

  • (833) 652-7600
  • 330 Alhambra Circle
    Coral Gables, FL 33134
  • Available 24 / 7

The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Contacting Aquatic Attorneys or The Haggard Law Firm, P.A. through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict a similar outcome in any future case; each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts. The Haggard Law Firm, P.A. is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, and handles aquatic-injury and wrongful-death matters nationwide in association with local counsel. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements.

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