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A serious burn changes your life in an instant. One moment you’re driving on I-85 or finishing a shift, and the next you’re facing painful treatment, mounting medical bills, and hard questions about your recovery. If you or someone you love suffered a burn injury in the Greenville area, Trey Harrell is here to help. As a former Federal Prosecutor now focused on personal injury, Trey brings courtroom confidence and genuine compassion to every case he handles. Call 843-636-8739 for a free consultation. Remember, Trey helps.
Why Choose Trey Harrell For Your Greenville Burn Injury Case?
Burn cases call for an attorney who understands both the medicine and the courtroom, and Trey brings both. He personally handles every case he takes, so you’re never handed off to a stranger or left wondering who’s fighting for you.
Trey’s background as a former Federal Prosecutor means he isn’t intimidated by insurance companies or the prospect of trial, and he’s prepared to take your case all the way to a jury if that’s what fair compensation requires. He treats clients like individuals, not file numbers. As a father of two, Trey knows what a catastrophic injury does to a family, and he works patiently to help survivors get back on their feet.
Meeting with Trey costs nothing. Your consultation is free, and Trey handles burn injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so you owe no attorney’s fee unless he recovers compensation for you. Trey serves clients across the Upstate from his Greenville office.
Ready to talk? Call 843-636-8739 now for a free consultation.
How Do Serious Burn Injuries Happen?
Serious burns happen in far more situations than most individuals realize. Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 276,086 individuals received medical care for treatment of unintentional burn injuries in 2020. Many of those injuries stem from someone else’s carelessness, and that’s where a legal claim may come in.
Car and truck accidents
Burns are a devastating consequence of crashes. High-speed crashes on I-85 and I-385 can rupture fuel tanks, spark fires, and trap individuals inside their vehicles. Truck accidents are especially dangerous, since large rigs carry hundreds of gallons of diesel and sometimes haul flammable cargo.
Workplace and electrical accidents
Greenville’s manufacturing and industrial workplaces expose workers to hot equipment, chemicals, steam, and electric hazards every day. Electrical burns are deceptive, often causing deep muscle and nerve damage that looks minor on the surface.
Fires and defective products
A faulty space heater, a defective lithium battery, or exposed wiring can turn a home into an emergency within seconds. When a defective product causes a fire, the manufacturer may be held responsible.
What Are The Four Degrees Of Burn Injuries?
Doctors classify burns into four degrees by how deeply they damage the skin and tissue, and that classification shapes both your treatment and your claim.
First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of skin. They’re red and painful like a bad sunburn, but they usually heal with basic wound care. Second-degree burns reach the deeper layer of skin, causing blisters, swelling, and a real risk of infection and scarring.
Third-degree burns destroy both layers of skin. These injuries often require skin grafting. This is a surgical procedure where healthy skin is moved to cover the wound. Fourth-degree burns are the most severe category. They extend into muscle, tendon, and bone. These burns can lead to amputation, multiple reconstructive surgeries, and permanent disability. Deeper burns mean a longer and costlier recovery, which is why documenting their full extent matters so much.
What Are The Long-term Effects Of A Serious Burn?
Serious burns can affect survivors for the rest of their lives, long after the wounds close. Today, 96.8% of those who suffer burn injuries will survive, but many of those survivors will sustain serious scarring, lifelong physical disabilities, and adjustment difficulties.
The physical effects may include tight scar tissue that limits movement, permanent nerve damage, and repeated surgeries over many years. Disfigurement of the face or hands can change how survivors work and navigate the world. The emotional toll is just as real, and many survivors face anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. These invisible injuries deserve to be accounted for in any claim, and Trey makes sure they are.
Your recovery is about more than medical bills. Call 843-636-8739 to talk with Trey about everything your injury has cost you.
What Compensation Can Burn Injury Survivors Recover In South Carolina?
If someone else’s negligence caused your burn, you may be entitled to compensation for both your financial and personal losses. The goal is to account for everything the injury has taken from you, now and in the future.
Economic damages include measurable costs like emergency care, hospital stays, skin grafts, reconstructive surgery, rehabilitation, future medical care, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity. Non-economic damages address physical pain, emotional suffering, permanent scarring and disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life. If a burn injury proves fatal, surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim.
Who is liable depends on how the burn happened. Responsible parties may include an at-fault driver, a trucking company, a property owner, or the maker of a defective product. If you were burned at work, you may also be able to pursue workers’ compensation benefits.
Wondering what your case could be worth? Call 843-636-8739 for a free, no-pressure evaluation.
What South Carolina Laws Affect Your Burn Injury Claim?
Two South Carolina rules can make or break a burn injury claim. The first is the filing deadline, and the second is how fault affects your recovery.
Under South Carolina law, most personal injury claims must be filed within three years under Section 15-3-530, which covers actions for personal injury. Miss that deadline, and you can lose the right to recover anything at all. Evidence fades over time, so the sooner Trey can investigate, the stronger your case tends to be.
South Carolina also follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You can still recover compensation as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. Insurers know this rule well and often try to pin extra blame on injured individuals to cut what they pay. Trey builds cases that anticipate and push back against those tactics.
How Does Trey Harrell Handle Your Burn Injury Claim?
Trey handles the entire legal process so you can focus on healing. It starts with a free consultation, where Trey listens to your story, answers your questions, and explains whether you have a claim, with no pressure and no obligation.
From there, Trey investigates the accident, gathers your medical records, documents the full extent of your injuries, and identifies everyone who may be responsible. He negotiates with the insurance companies for a fair recovery, and because he isn’t afraid of the courtroom, he’s ready to go to trial if they won’t offer what your case is worth. Through it all, Trey keeps you updated and walks you through each step.
Frequently Asked Questions About Greenville Burn Injury Claims
How much does it cost to hire a burn injury lawyer?
Your first consultation with Trey is free. Trey handles burn injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney’s fee up front and owe nothing unless he recovers compensation for you. You can receive honest answers without adding to your financial stress.
How long do I have to file a burn injury claim in South Carolina?
Most personal injury claims in South Carolina must be filed within three years of the injury under S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530. Some situations can shorten or extend that window, so it’s smart to talk with an attorney early. Waiting also makes evidence harder to preserve.
What if I was partly at fault for what happened?
You may still have a case. South Carolina’s modified comparative negligence rule lets you recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, though your award is reduced by your share of the blame. Don’t assume you have no claim; let Trey review the facts first.
What if my burn happened at work?
If you were burned on the job in the Greenville area, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, which cover medical care and part of your lost wages regardless of fault. Sometimes a third party, such as an equipment maker, may also be liable. Trey can help you sort out which options apply to your situation.
Where is Trey Harrell’s Greenville office located?
Trey’s Greenville office is at 812 Laurens Rd, Suite B, Greenville, SC 29607, and meetings are by appointment. Trey serves burn injury clients throughout the Upstate. Call 843-636-8739 to schedule your free consultation.
Do I have to go to court for a burn injury claim?
Not always. Many burn injury claims settle through negotiation without ever reaching a courtroom. But if the insurance company won’t offer fair compensation, Trey’s background as a former Federal Prosecutor means he’s prepared to take your case to trial.
Remember, Trey Helps
A burn injury can feel isolating and overwhelming, but you don’t have to face the legal side alone. Trey will listen, explain your options in plain language, and handle the fight so you can focus on healing and your family. Remember, Trey helps. Call 843-636-8739 for a free consultation at the Greenville office.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different and depends on its unique facts.
