South Carolina allows you to file a wrongful death claim three years after the date of death, but keep in mind that it will take your attorney some time to investigate your loved one’s death and prepare to file the claim. We recommend talking to a lawyer sooner rather than later. You’re not obligated to do anything, but an attorney can answer your questions and let you know all the available options. The sooner you have this information, the more time you will have to consider what you want to do. Then if you do decide to move forward with a lawsuit, your attorney will still have ample opportunity to gather evidence.