If you or a loved one is suffering from a serious burn injury, no one needs to tell you how traumatic and life-altering it can be. You already know how the pain and uncertainty can upend your life and put your family’s future at risk.
Whether it’s a thermal burn from a workplace accident, a chemical burn from exposure to hazardous materials, or an electrical burn from faulty wiring in your apartment, the consequences can be severe. It can leave you with lasting physical impairments, ongoing medical needs, and reduced confidence.
If you suffered a burn injury in Myrtle Beach due to another’s negligence, you don’t have to go it alone. Contact our qualified burn injury lawyers at Joye Law Firm. We can hold the other party responsible for your injuries and get you fair compensation to help with your recovery.
Types of Burn Injury Cases We Handle
If you are suffering from any of the following types of burns, we can help:
- Thermal Burns: Accounting for 86% of burns, these typically result from direct contact with hot surfaces, flames, steam, or hot liquids. They often occur in workplaces or public spaces due to inadequate safety measures or negligence.
- Chemical Burns: These make up 3% and are caused by exposure to corrosive substances like acids or alkalis. These commonly occur in industrial settings, from unsafe cleaning processes, or improperly stored chemicals in the workplace.
- Electrical Burns: Representing 4%, these result from direct contact with electrical sources or lightning strikes. This type of burn can occur in the workplace or due to faulty electrical installations during construction.
Joye Law Firm Myrtle Beach Office Location
2050 Corporate Centre Dr Suite 140,
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 285-6010
Seeking Compensation for Burn Injury Damages
When pursuing an injury claim, you can seek damages for all current and future losses. Our burn injury attorneys will work diligently to help you receive compensation for the following:
- Past and future medical bills, including hospitalization, surgeries (such as debridement and skin grafts), rehabilitation, and ongoing treatment.
- Physical pain and emotional distress caused by the burn injury, including loss of enjoyment of life and mental anguish.
- Lost income or wages due to the inability to work.
To help you receive compensation, we thoroughly investigate the accident and gather evidence to prove liability. This can include demonstrating that the defendant failed to maintain a safe environment or directly caused the unsafe condition leading to your burn injury. If you were hurt at work, we can help you file a workers’ compensation claim regardless of who was at fault.
We will calculate your full damages through a thorough investigation. This includes reviewing medical records for treatment costs and consulting with medical professionals about future care needs. Your legal team will also evaluate employment documents to establish lost wages and diminished earning capacity. This ensures your settlement reflects the total impact of the burn on your health, career, and emotional well-being.
