Burn Injury: Truth and Consequences
When wildfires seize national headlines because they threaten the lavish homes of the wealthy, people see the sort of broad devastation that fire can bring to a community. These episodes may bring brief periods of public interest and awareness in fire safety and prevention, but when the news cycle turns and attention wanes, the human cost of these and other blazes becomes a mere afterthought.
THE NUMBERS
For roughly half a million Americans each year, they do not have the luxury of simply returning to their normal lives. That is the estimated number of burn injuries that require medical treatment in the United States, whether the burns occur as a consequence of structural fires, wildfires, or contact with a hot surface or substance such as a stovetop or scalding water.
Of those 500,000 injuries, approximately 8% require hospitalization and more than half of those admissions are to facilities with specialized burn units. Tragically, about 4,000 people lose their lives due to burns, amounting to more than 10 each day.
THE TOLL
Depending upon the location and severity of the burns, the victims of these incidents may be able to heal completely with little further intervention, or they may require a series of painful skin grafting procedures to allow for the best recovery possible. Some of the greatest pain, though, may be psychological. Scarring from burn injuries is an ongoing reminder of a traumatic event, and it can deal a crushing blow to one’s self-confidence and self-esteem, as the person they see in the mirror is no longer familiar.
Personal Injury Lawyers Representing Charleston & nearby areas of South Carolina
CONTACT US
If you have suffered a burn injury due to another individual or entity’s negligence, contact the Charleston personal injury lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.
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WE HAVE RECOVERED OVER $1 BILLION FOR CLIENTS, INCLUDING:
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Workers' Comp Case
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Steinberg attorneys have been awarded numerous distinctions, such as Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America by U.S. News & World Report, Gedney M. Howe, Jr. Award for Outstanding Public Service, the SC Leadership in Law award, and has been voted Best Workers’ Comp Firm in SC, among other distinctions.
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I am very pleased with my experience. I have and will continue to recommend the Steinberg Law Firm. They have worked very hard on my behalf.
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I was involved in an auto accident in 2021, and chose Steinberg Law Firm to represent my case. Taylor and his team did an amazing job representing me in my case. They were super nice, kept me up-to-date, answered any questions in a timely manner, and settled my case quickly. I highly recommend Taylor Grooms and his team.
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We work hard through the pandemic to get the case solved and it was a tuff fight but in all he didn’t give up. I definitely would call Lawrence Grooms again if I need him
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Immediately after my auto accident. Mr. Taylor Grooms, Attorney and Ms. Glenis Haynes, Paralegal were compassionate and responsive to my inquiry. They are available by phone, text, and email proactively letting me know the status of my case. Mr. Grooms was direct letting me know the pros and cons concerning my outcome. Ms. Glenis was a phone call or text away when I had question. A team who exemplify extraordinary integrity, value, and work ethic. I am highly recommending Taylor and Glenis for their commitment to excellence.
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