Greenville Burn Injury Lawyer
Suffering from a serious burn and the treatment that follows can be extremely painful and devastating, especially if it was caused by someone’s negligence. And a severe burn doesn't heal on the insurance company's timeline. Skin grafts, months of wound care, and a recovery that can leave permanent scarring all come with a price tag most settlement offers never come close to covering. We build burn injury claims around what your recovery will actually require, not what a first offer assumes.
We Know What Negligence Around Electricity and Fire Can Cost
Learn More About UsSome of the most severe burn injuries come from hazards that a responsible party could have prevented entirely, including faulty wiring, an unsafe worksite, and a defective product. Founder Angela Frazier understands that reality on a deeply personal level. Her own grandfather was killed by a power company's negligence, an uninsulated line the corporation could have made safe for less than $40. Her family refused to accept a quiet settlement and fought all the way to the South Carolina Supreme Court instead, making history.
That same refusal to let a negligent party off easy shapes how we handle every burn injury case. Angela also holds a Master of Business Administration, which she uses to calculate the true, lifelong cost of severe burns, including the surgeries, the therapy, and the income a long recovery can take away.
Understanding the Degrees of Burn Injuries
The severity of a burn determines both your medical treatment and the value of your claim. Burn injuries are generally classified as:
First-Degree Burns
Damage limited to the outer layer of skin, causing redness and pain. These typically heal within a week or two without lasting damage.
Second-Degree Burns
Burns that reach deeper skin layers, often causing blistering, intense pain, and a higher risk of infection. Recovery can take several weeks and may involve visible scarring.
Third-Degree Burns
Full-thickness burns that destroy both layers of skin and can damage underlying tissue. These injuries often require skin grafts, extended hospitalization, and months of rehabilitation.
Fourth-Degree Burns
The most severe classification, extending into muscle, tendon, or bone. These injuries are life-threatening and often require multiple reconstructive surgeries and lifelong care.
What Typically Causes a Serious Burn Injury
Burn injuries happen in a wide range of settings, and identifying exactly how yours occurred is central to holding the right party accountable. We regularly see burn injuries resulting from:
- Motor vehicle fires and explosions: A collision that ruptures a fuel line or damages a battery can cause severe, fast-moving fires.
- Electrical hazards: Faulty wiring, exposed lines, or poorly maintained equipment can cause devastating electrical burns.
- Workplace accidents: Industrial settings involving chemicals, machinery, or high heat put workers at serious risk of burn injuries.
- Defective products: Malfunctioning appliances, batteries, or electronics can ignite unexpectedly and cause severe burns.
- Unsafe property conditions: Landlords or property owners who ignore fire code violations or maintenance issues can be held liable when a fire results in injury.
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A Serious Burn Deserves a Serious Settlement
Insurance companies often try to close burn injury claims before the scarring, the lack of mobility, and long-term treatment needs are fully understood. We make sure your case reflects the recovery you actually face.
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The Long Road: Living with a Serious Burn Injury
Severe burns rarely resolve with a single hospital stay. Many patients face multiple skin graft surgeries, months of specialized wound care, and physical therapy just to regain basic mobility. Beyond the physical recovery, permanent scarring and disfigurement can bring lasting emotional and psychological effects, including anxiety, depression, and difficulty returning to work or social life.
Because the full extent of a burn injury often isn't clear until treatment is well underway, we make sure your claim isn't finalized before your medical team has a real picture of your long-term prognosis.
Your Settlement Should Cover Everything
From future surgeries to rehabilitation, we build your claim around the full cost of your recovery, not just the bills you have right now.
How We Build Your Burn Injury Case
Proving a burn injury claim means connecting negligence to the specific way you were harmed. Our approach typically includes:
Source Investigation
Determining exactly what caused the burn, whether a faulty wire, a defective product, an unsafe worksite, and who is responsible.
Complete Medical Documentation
Coordinating with burn specialists and reconstructive surgeons to build a full record of your treatment and prognosis.
Future Care Projections
Accounting for anticipated surgeries, scar treatment, and ongoing therapy, not just the bills you've already paid.
Full Damages Calculation
Factoring in lost income, disfigurement, and the emotional toll of a long and difficult recovery.
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Serving Upstate South Carolina
Our burn injury attorneys are based in Greenville, but we regularly serve clients throughout the Upstate.
- Greenville County
- Spartanburg County
- Anderson County
- Oconee County
- Pickens County
- Laurens County
- Greenwood County
Let's Talk About Your Recovery
A serious burn injury changes more than your skin; it can change your income, your confidence, and your daily life for years to come. Fill out the form below for a free consultation, and we'll help you understand what your claim should account for.
FAQs
Yes. Permanent scarring and disfigurement are compensable damages in South Carolina, separate from your medical bills. These damages account for the visible, lasting impact a burn injury has on your life, including how it affects your confidence and daily interactions.
In most cases, you have 3 years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in South Carolina. If a government entity was involved, that window is shortened to 2 years. Because burn injury cases often involve extended medical treatment, it's best to speak with an attorney early so you don't lose evidence.
Severe burns often require staged reconstructive surgery, sometimes over a period of years. We work with your medical team to project these future costs so your settlement doesn't run out before your treatment is complete.
It depends on how the injury occurred. Workplace burns are often covered by workers' compensation, but if a third party, such as a product manufacturer or a contractor who wasn't your employer, caused the injury, you may also have a separate personal injury claim. We can help determine which options apply to your situation.
