Burn Injury

More than two million Americans report burn injuries each year.Some common causes of burn injuries are:

• Auto accidents
• House or mobile home fires
• Work-related accidents
• Industrial accidents

Burn injury classifications:

• First degree burn: The equivalent of a sunburn, with redness on the first layer of skin and minor pain.
• Second degree burn: Injury to the second layer of skin or deeper. Fluid and blistering may occur.
• Third degree burn: Severe injury to all layers of the skin. Plastic surgery or skin grafting is often required.
• Fourth degree burn: The most severe type of burn injuries with damage to the skin, muscle tissue, and even bones.

Fourth degree burns are often fatal or require extensive reconstructive surgery and/or grafting.

The financial impact of a burn injury can devastate victims and their families. A personal injury lawyer can help you determine whether you qualify for financial compensation and damages.

Therapy is often necessary to address the emotional and psychological distress of scarring or disfigurement common with burn injuries.

If you have suffered from a burn injury, you may be entitled to financial compensation and damages for:

• Pain and Suffering
• Medical Bills
• Lost or Diminished Wages (Missed Work)
• Therapy
• Permanent Disability

Burn injuries are the second leading cause of accidental death.

In the unfortunate event of the death of a loved one as a result of a burn injury, a South Carolina injury lawyer can advise you in filing a Wrongful Death claim.

Highly flammable products are also a common cause of burn injury. A personal injury lawyer will hold any negligent product manufacturers responsible and seek the appropriate financial compensation and damages you deserve.

If you have suffered a severe burn injury, the first thing you need to do is seek immediate medical attention. This type of injury will only get worse if not treated.

Your medical records also play a key role in establishing the cause and seriousness of your injuries. An experienced South Carolina personal injury attorney will use your medical records, along with police reports, eyewitness statements, photographic evidence, and any other materials relevant to your claim to ensure any negligent individuals, property owners, or companies are held responsible for your injuries.