I can’t afford a South Carolina burn injury lawyer. Can I file the claim on my own?
You never have to file a claim on your own, and you don’t need to worry about paying us. Our South Carolina burn injury attorneys make their services available to anyone who needs them—regardless of the individual’s financial status—through a contingent fee payment scheme. Contingent fee payment means that you do not have to pay […]
Do I have to pay taxes on my South Carolina burn injury settlement?
According to the Internal Revenue Service, personal injury settlements and awards are not considered income and are, therefore, not taxable. There is an exception when it comes to punitive damages, however, as that portion of the award does not pay for specific impacts and expenses related to the injury. In settlements that include both compensatory (economic and […]
How long do I have to file a South Carolina burn injury claim?
In South Carolina, the statute of limitations for civil claims like burn injuries is generally three years from the date the accident occurred. However, some circumstances will cause a shorter or longer time limit for filing your claim in court. If the at-fault party in your case is a governmental agency, the deadline for filing […]
How are South Carolina burn injury cases valued?
A case value is an important part of a South Carolina burn injury claim, as this is the amount of damages you are seeking for your injury. We can generally estimate the value of a claim by considering: Note that in cases in which the at-fault party demonstrated particularly egregious behavior, there may be the […]
What damages can I recover in a South Carolina burn injury case?
Damage awards often include the following costs and impacts of an injury:
I was burned on the construction site where I work. Can I file a South Carolina burn injury claim?
Yes, though the question is what type of claim. If your injury occurred during the normal scope of your work duties and your employer must carry worker’s compensation insurance, then you may need to file a worker’s comp claim to receive benefits including wage loss and medical treatment. Most employers in South Carolina who employ at […]
I was partially at fault for the accident that caused my burn in South Carolina. May I still file a claim?
Yes. However, a court may reduce the award that you receive by the percentage of liability that you bear. If you think you partially caused your burns, you should consult an attorney to ensure that you maximize your chances of recovering compensation.
What do I need to prove to receive compensation for my South Carolina burn injury?
The American Bar Association calls burn injury lawsuits a tort claim. As such, plaintiffs must prove two basic issues: liability and damages. Liability is the legal responsibility for the harm caused. To obtain compensation for your injury, you must establish legal liability by showing the following elements in your case: The legal term “damage” refers […]
Is my burn serious enough to justify speaking to an attorney about my legal options?
Did your burn injury require medical treatment and/or hospitalization? Did you miss work because of your injury? Has your injury affected your quality of life, causing you physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, or a loss of the enjoyment of life? If so, then you are certainly justified in seeking the guidance of an attorney. […]
What types of accidents cause burns in South Carolina?
Around five percent of the burn injuries experienced in the U.S. each year occur on roadways because of motor vehicle accidents. Accidents involving motorcycles involve a particularly high risk of burn injuries, as no steel frame protects the rider from rough surfaces that can cause friction burns, hot surfaces that can cause thermal burns, and […]
How do I pursue compensation for my South Carolina burn injury?
If your injury resulted from the careless, reckless, or even intentional actions of someone else, you can pursue compensation by filing a South Carolina burn injury lawsuit. This lawsuit is a legal claim filed in civil court that seeks to show who was liable for the accident that caused your burn injury and establish the […]