Personal Injury
South Carolina Burn Injury Lawyers
Burn injuries, whether caused by someone’s negligence or intentional acts, often have lasting physical, mental, and financial effects. Harvey and Battey’s experienced and trusted personal injury attorneys can help you pursue adequate compensation for current and future medical expenses related to your burn injuries, as well as compensation for other related expenses and pain and suffering.
Types of Burn Injury Cases We Handle
If your burn injuries are the result of someone else’s negligence, you can trust the burn injury lawyers at Harvey and Battey with your case. Our personal injury team has experience with burn injury cases resulting from fire, heat, chemicals, radiation, and electricity.
Compensation is not limited to recent and current medical expenses related to your burn injury. You can also pursue compensation for future medical care (often, but not always, related to scarring or your mental health) and permanent impairment.
Physical effects of a burn injury can include loss of mobility, scarring, recurrent infections, and muscle or tissue damage. Mental and emotional effects can include depression, anxiety, or flashbacks. If you are suffering from these or other concerns related to your burn injuries, an experienced burn injury lawyer can help you pursue compensation, allowing you to focus on your recovery.
Our Personal Injury Team at Harvey and Battey
Our experienced team of South Carolina burn injury lawyers include William B. Harvey III, Thomas A. Holloway, J. Samuel Scoville, and Austin M. Blake. Each of these personal injury lawyers has the experience and compassion necessary to help with your burn injury case and the intricacies that come with it. They will work with doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies, as well as accident reconstruction and workplace injury experts and investigators (if appropriate), to ensure uninterrupted care and proper compensation. Schedule your free initial consultation today to start the process for your personal injury case.
Common Questions Related to Burn Injuries in SC
Q: When should I involve a lawyer for burn injuries?
If you’re suffering from burn injuries and believe you are not at fault, you should contact a South Carolina burn injury lawyer immediately to start the process of filing a lawsuit. To get in touch with our team regarding burn injuries in South Carolina, contact our team to schedule your free initial consultation today.
Q: Can you sue for first or second degree burns?
A: Yes, you can sue for first- or second-degree burn injuries as long as there is proof that your injuries were sustained due to another person’s negligence. However, even though first-and second-degree burns can cause physical and emotional damage, in addition to extensive medical expenses, you may not be automatically eligible for compensation. Your burn injury lawyer can review your case and answer any questions you may have.
Q: Can I get compensation for a burn at work in South Carolina?
A: Cases involving burn injuries sustained while performing your job duties can become complicated. If you have suffered burn injuries at work, you may have a claim for workers’ compensation. A South Carolina burn injury lawyer can further explain South Carolina’s workers’ compensations laws and how this may affect your case.
Free Consultation with a South Carolina Attorney
Initial consultations in potential burn injury cases are free, and our attorneys undertake most cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that you pay no out-of-pocket expenses for our legal representation. Our attorney fees are paid from the settlement funds at the successful conclusion of your case. We don’t receive any money unless we collect money for you.
For more information or to discuss your case with a lawyer at Harvey & Battey, call (843) 524-3109 or click the button below to contact us online.