South Carolina S0713 amends wrongful death laws to allow parents to bring actions for unborn children and settle such claims.
South Carolina S0713 amends the state's wrongful death statutes to allow parents to bring wrongful death actions on behalf of their unborn children at any stage of development. The bill also provides that the mother, father, or both parents can bring such actions. It further allows parents to settle wrongful death claims for unborn children, including negotiating attorney's fees and costs. The bill modifies the approval process for settlements in wrongful death cases, ensuring that parents have the authority to settle claims even if they are not represented by legal counsel.
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