Burn Injury & Child Burn Injury

Burn Injury Lawyers in South Carolina

Whether a severe burn is caused by a toaster that catches on fire or bleach chemicals spilled on the skin, the effect can be devastating to both children and adults. Severe burn injuries can result in disfigurement, scarring, and skin deformities. Some burn patients require skin grafts, reconstructive plastic surgery, and other medical treatment, causing medical expenses to accumulate quickly. At Fulton & Barr, P.A., we are sensitive to each client's needs, whether they have suffered the injury or are the parent of a child who has suffered a burn injury.

Contact our catastrophic injury attorneys for a free case evaluation.

Overcoming the Trauma of a Burn Injury

Many accidents which cause severe burns can be very traumatic events, especially for children. In addition to special burn treatment, burn victims may need psychological counseling to overcome the emotional trauma. We pursue compensation to reduce the financial strain of a child burn injury or other burn injury. Our personal injury lawyers handle various forms of burn injuries and accidents, such as:

• Steam injury
• Burns caused by defective products accident
• Chemical burns
• Electrical burns
• Gas explosions
• Container injury
• Battery acid accidents
• Power line accidents

Burn Injury Overview

Burns are categorized based upon the level of severity and the layers of skin that are damaged. The most severe burn injuries are third degree burns.

• First degree burns: 1st degree burns cause minor damage, such as redness to the top layer of skin which replenishes itself in a matter of days.
• Second degree burns: 2nd degree burns are more serious burns and involve damage to multiple layers of skin, including blisters and openings.
• Third degree burns: 3rd degree burns are the most serious of burn injuries. These burns cause major damage and deformity to all layers of the skin and usually require skin grafts or plastic surgery. Individuals suffering from third degree burns are typically flown immediately to Emory University Burn Center or Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia.

Burn Injury Liability

We have the experience and skill to pursue all necessary claims in order to maximize your financial recovery, such as workers compensation claims for work-related accidents, product liability claims for defective children's toys and other equipment, and any other potential negligence claims.

If you, your child, or a loved one has suffered a serious burn injury, contact our personal injury attorneys for assistance.