Burn Injury Lawyers in Charleston, SC

In South Carolina, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is 3 years from the date of the injury under S.C. Code § 15-3-530. This means you generally have 3 years to file a burn injury lawsuit, or you risk losing your right to seek compensation entirely. While 3 years may seem like sufficient time, evidence can disappear and witness memories fade quickly, so acting sooner strengthens your case significantly. Contact our Charleston office at (843) 790-8999 for a free consultation to protect your rights.

Under South Carolina's modified comparative negligence, you can still recover damages as long as you are not more than 50% responsible for the accident (i.e., less than 51% at fault). Your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are found 20% at fault and your total damages are $100,000, you would receive $80,000. However, if you are found 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover any compensation at all. Insurance companies frequently attempt to shift blame to injury victims to reduce or deny payouts. Our Charleston burn injury attorneys know how to counter these tactics and build a strong case that accurately reflects the other party's negligence. Call (843) 790-8999 for a free case review.

Every burn injury case is unique, and the value depends on several factors specific to your situation, including the degree and extent of the burns, whether skin grafts or reconstructive surgery are required, permanent scarring and disfigurement, chronic pain, psychological trauma including PTSD, lost wages and diminished earning capacity, and the total cost of long-term medical care and rehabilitation. There is no fixed formula for calculating what a case is worth — it depends entirely on the facts and circumstances involved. Insurance companies often make lowball initial offers hoping you will accept less than your case is truly worth. At Roden Law, we have recovered over $250 million for our clients across Georgia and South Carolina and can provide an honest, thorough evaluation of your case. Contact our Charleston office at (843) 790-8999 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Seek emergency medical treatment immediately — severe burns require specialized care at a burn center, and prompt treatment significantly affects recovery outcomes. Follow all medical instructions carefully, including wound care, physical therapy, and compression garment use. Document your injuries with photographs at every stage of healing. Keep records of all medical treatments, medications, surgeries, and skin grafts. Contact a burn injury attorney who understands the complex and long-term nature of burn injuries, including the need for future reconstructive surgeries, ongoing pain management, and psychological counseling. A burn injury attorney from our Charleston office can handle all communications with insurance companies, gather and preserve critical evidence, consult with experts, and build a strong case on your behalf so you can focus on your recovery. Call Roden Law at (843) 790-8999 for a free consultation.

At Roden Law, we handle all burn injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront and owe no attorney fees unless we win your case. Our fee comes as a percentage of the settlement or verdict we recover for you — if we do not win, you do not pay. There are no hidden costs, consultation fees, or hourly charges. This arrangement ensures that everyone has access to experienced legal representation regardless of their financial situation. Contact our Charleston office at (843) 790-8999 for a free case evaluation with no financial risk or obligation.