Common Causes of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries can happen in a variety of settings—at home, at work, or in public. Our firm handles cases involving:

• House or apartment fires caused by faulty wiring or defective appliances
• Workplace accidents involving heat, electricity, or chemicals
• Car and truck crashes resulting in fuel fires or explosions
• Commercial kitchen accidents
• Chemical exposure or spills
• Defective products or unsafe equipment
• Scalding from hot water or steam
• Electrical burns from ungrounded wires or unsafe installations

Whether your injury occurred in a residential fire in Hampton, a chemical spill in a Beaufort factory, or a car fire in Charleston, we can investigate the cause and determine who may be held responsible.

Types of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries are classified into degrees, each with increasing severity:

• First-degree burns: Affect the outer layer of skin; painful but typically heal without scarring.
• Second-degree burns: Affect deeper skin layers; can cause blisters, swelling, and long-term damage.
• Third-degree burns: Penetrate all layers of the skin; may destroy nerves, result in significant scarring, and require surgery or skin grafts.
• Fourth-degree burns: Reach underlying tissue, muscle, or bone; often result in permanent disability or death.

Severe burn injuries often require hospitalization, multiple surgeries, rehabilitation, and long-term psychological support.

How We Help Burn Injury Victims in South Carolina

At Murdaugh Law Group, we understand the overwhelming challenges burn survivors face. We provide personalized legal representation to clients in both major cities and small towns across the state—from Charleston to Ridgeland, and from St. George to Allendale. Our legal team works to:

• Investigate the incident and determine the cause of the burn
• Identify all responsible parties, including landlords, employers, manufacturers, or drivers
• Gather medical records, expert reports, and safety documentation
• Consult with burn specialists and life care planners
• Calculate the full value of your losses, including future care needs

We handle the legal burden so you can focus on recovery and rebuilding your life.