Charleston Burn Injury Lawyer

Advocating for Burn Injury Victims Across South Carolina

Sanders Law Firm, LLC represents burn victims in both state and federal courts. With an engineering degree from Clemson University (1989) and with a law degree from the University of South Carolina (1992), Thomas O. ("T.O.") Sanders, IV is one of the few attorneys in South Carolina with an engineering degree. His engineering background includes thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubble, T.O. Sanders understands burn injuries, how they occur, and what can be done to establish liability.

If you or a loved one have been burned due to a defective product or the negligence of another party, we can help. Call (843) 573-8828 to speak with our Charleston personal injury lawyer today.

Common Types of Burn Injuries

Thermal Burns: May be caused by exploding e-cigarettes, flame, steam, hot metals, hot oil or grease, hot liquids, fireworks, space heaters, electrical malfunctions or improperly stored flammable liquids such as gasoline.

Exploding e-cigarettes: Contain high-powered, lithium-ion batteries which are susceptible to exploding. Upon explosion, the cylindrical housing of the e-cigarette can act like a rifle barrel. Serious injuries to a user’s hands, mouth and face can occur.

Gas Explosions: Can cause swift and severe thermal burns. Gas explosions may be caused by leaks combined with an ignition source. Gas explosions may be attributed to negligence, code violations, lack of information regarding the handling of gas, defective gas containers, inadequate ventilation, improper installation of gas lines, and un-odorized natural gas (odor must be added to natural gas because it cannot be smelled in its natural state).

Plastic gas containers may explode if held near an open flame. A simple, wire mesh flame arrestor could make every gas can safe, although very few have them. Without a flame arrestor, a flame may travel into the gas can causing a bomb-like explosion. Exploding gas can shoot flaming gas, causing catastrophic burns to those nearby.

The significant effects of burn injuries can include:

• Nerve damage
• Scarring
• Loss of motor function
• Emotional trauma

Unfortunately, burn injuries are often considered catastrophic, because they result in disfigurement requiring ongoing medical care. Vigilant, knowledgeable counsel is needed to ensure that maximum recovery of money is achieved.

Get Legal Help from Our Charleston Burn Injury Lawyer

Each year, millions of people are burned. A catastrophic burn injury is traumatic, upsetting and life changing.  Death may result.  Expensive, specialized medical treatment and long-term care are usually required. Sanders Law Firm, LLC can investigate and collect the evidence.  We consult with any needed medical experts to prove the negligent behavior. In these cases, the responsible parties will do everything they can to lessen their exposure and to marginalize your claim. Our dedicated Charleston burn injury lawyer is ready to fight for you by clearly and compellingly presenting your case.

Partner with us during this critical time. Contact us today to discuss your case.