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McGuire Law

Columbia Burns Injury Lawyer

Severe burn injuries can transform your life in an instant, leaving you facing excruciating pain, mounting medical bills, and an uncertain future in Columbia, South Carolina. Whether you suffered burns from a workplace accident, defective product, or someone else's negligence, the physical and emotional trauma extends far beyond the initial injury.

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Attorney Matt McGuire

Columbia burn victims often require multiple surgeries, extensive rehabilitation, and long-term care that can financially devastate families. Insurance companies routinely minimize burn injury claims despite the catastrophic nature of these injuries. Don't let them reduce your suffering to a lowball settlement offer.

At McGuire Law, attorney Matthew McGuire has spent over 30 years fighting for burn injury victims across South Carolina, securing the compensation they need to rebuild their lives. With offices in Columbia and availability 24/7/365, McGuire Law responds immediately when burn accidents occur—because in catastrophic injury cases, evidence preservation and immediate investigation are critical.

The Legal Expertise of McGuire Law

Burn injury cases demand specialized legal knowledge combining medical expertise with complex liability theories. Our three decades of experience fighting for catastrophic injury victims provides the foundation needed to maximize your recovery.

Catastrophic Injury Specialization

Burn injuries often result in permanent disfigurement, disability, and ongoing medical needs. We understand the long-term implications and fight to secure compensation that addresses lifetime care requirements.

Medical Expert Coordination

We work with burn specialists, plastic surgeons, and life care planners to document the full scope of your injuries and future medical needs. This comprehensive approach maximizes settlement value.

Product Liability Experience

Many burn injuries result from defective products including appliances, electronics, and vehicles. Our product liability experience allows us to hold manufacturers accountable for dangerous designs.

Workplace Safety Violations

Industrial burns often involve OSHA violations and employer negligence. We investigate workplace safety records to establish liability beyond workers' compensation limits.

Insurance Negotiation Mastery

Insurance companies aggressively minimize burn claims. Our negotiation expertise and willingness to proceed to trial ensures you receive fair compensation for your devastating injuries.

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Types of Burn Injury Cases We Handle

From workplace industrial accidents to defective consumer products, we represent Columbia burn victims across the full spectrum of burn injury causes.

Workplace Burns

Industrial accidents, chemical exposure, and electrical hazards common in Columbia's manufacturing sector. We pursue claims beyond workers' compensation when employer negligence exists.

Restaurant and Kitchen Burns

Hot oil, steam, and equipment malfunctions affecting Columbia service industry workers. We hold negligent employers accountable for unsafe working conditions.

Apartment and House Fires

Landlord negligence, faulty wiring, or defective heating systems causing residential fires. We investigate building code violations and maintenance failures.

Vehicle Fires

Defective parts, fuel system failures, and crash-related explosions on Columbia roadways. We hold auto manufacturers accountable for dangerous vehicle defects.

Chemical Burns

Industrial spills, cleaning products, and hazardous material exposure causing severe chemical burns. We pursue negligent parties who failed to provide proper protection.

Electrical Burns

Power line contact, defective appliances, and construction site accidents causing electrical burns. We investigate equipment failures and safety violations.

Scalding Injuries

Water heater malfunctions, plumbing failures, and defective products causing severe scalding burns. We hold property owners and manufacturers accountable.

Product Liability Burns

Exploding batteries, defective electronics, and flammable clothing causing burn injuries. We pursue manufacturers for dangerous product designs.

Burn Severity Determines Long-Term Care Needs

Third and fourth-degree burns often require lifetime medical care including multiple surgeries, skin grafts, and rehabilitation.

McGuire Law's Core Values

When devastating burn injuries change your life forever, you need an attorney who treats your case with the seriousness it deserves. Our values ensure burn victims receive compassionate yet aggressive representation.

Compassionate Client Care

Burn injuries cause tremendous physical and emotional suffering. We provide compassionate support throughout your case while aggressively pursuing maximum compensation for your injuries.

Thorough Case Investigation

We investigate every aspect of your burn accident including safety violations, product defects, and negligent maintenance. This thorough preparation builds the strongest possible case.

Personal Attorney Access

Matt McGuire personally handles your burn injury case—no handoffs to junior associates or paralegals. You'll have direct access to your attorney throughout the process.

No-Win, No-Fee Commitment

We work on contingency for burn injury cases, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. This allows burn victims to access top legal representation regardless of financial situation.

Aggressive Advocacy

Insurance companies minimize burn claims routinely. We fight aggressively against lowball offers and are prepared to take your case to trial to secure fair compensation.

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Immediate Steps After a Columbia Burn Injury

The first hours and days after a burn accident are critical for both your medical recovery and your legal case.

Seek Emergency Medical Treatment

Go to Prisma Health Richland or Palmetto Health Baptist immediately, even for seemingly minor burns. Some burns worsen significantly without proper treatment.

Document the Accident Scene

Photograph the location, equipment, and conditions before evidence disappears or conditions change. This documentation is critical for your case.

Preserve Physical Evidence

Keep all clothing, equipment, or products involved in the burn incident for expert analysis. Don't repair, clean, or dispose of anything.

Collect Witness Information

Get contact information from anyone who saw the accident occur. Witness statements become critical evidence as memories fade over time.

Report Workplace Burns

File required workplace injury reports and workers' compensation claims within mandatory timeframes. Document all communications with your employer.

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Call (888) 499-5738 within 24 hours to protect your legal rights. Evidence preservation in burn cases is time-sensitive.

The McGuire Law Difference

Burn injury cases require an attorney who understands both the devastating medical realities and the complex legal theories needed to maximize recovery. Matt McGuire brings over three decades of experience to every burn case.

Catastrophic Injury Focus

We concentrate on serious injury cases where victims face life-altering consequences. This focus means we understand the long-term medical, financial, and emotional impacts of severe burns.

Medical Network Access

We connect burn victims with Columbia's leading burn specialists, plastic surgeons, and rehabilitation facilities. Coordinating proper medical care strengthens both your recovery and your case.

Life Care Planning Expertise

Severe burns often require decades of ongoing care. We work with life care planners to document future medical needs and ensure settlements account for lifetime costs.

Trial-Ready Preparation

Insurance companies settle burn cases fairly when they know we're prepared to try the case. Our trial experience gives us significant leverage in negotiations.

Maximum Recovery Focus

We pursue every available source of compensation including negligent parties, product manufacturers, property owners, and employers to maximize your recovery.

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Damages Available in Columbia Burn Injury Cases

Burn injuries cause devastating losses that extend far beyond immediate medical bills. We fight to recover compensation for all your damages.

Economic Damages

  • Emergency room care, surgery, and hospitalization costs
  • Skin grafts, reconstructive surgery, and ongoing treatments
  • Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
  • Long-term rehabilitation and physical therapy
  • Home modifications and adaptive equipment

Non-Economic Damages

  • Physical pain and emotional suffering
  • Permanent disfigurement and scarring
  • Mental anguish and psychological trauma
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Wrongful death damages for fatal burn injuries

Future Medical Costs Must Be Calculated Accurately

Burn victims often need multiple surgeries over many years. We ensure settlements account for inflation and escalating medical costs.

Liability Investigation and Evidence Preservation

Successful burn injury claims require thorough investigation to establish exactly who is responsible for your injuries and why.

Immediate Scene Investigation

We investigate burn accident scenes before evidence deteriorates or conditions change. Prompt investigation preserves critical proof of negligence.

Product Expert Analysis

When defective equipment caused burns, engineering experts examine the product to identify design flaws and manufacturing defects.

Safety Record Analysis

We review workplace safety records, building inspection reports, and maintenance logs to reveal prior violations and inadequate safety measures.

Expert Witness Testimony

Burn specialists, safety engineers, and accident reconstruction professionals provide testimony establishing liability and damages.

OSHA Violation Documentation

When workplace safety failures caused burns, we document OSHA violations that establish employer negligence beyond workers' compensation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Understanding your legal options after a burn injury is essential for protecting your rights and maximizing your recovery.

How long do I have to file a burn injury lawsuit?

South Carolina's statute of limitations for personal injury cases is generally three years from the date of injury. However, evidence deteriorates quickly in burn cases, so contacting an attorney immediately is critical.

Can I sue my employer for workplace burns?

Workers' compensation typically limits employer liability, but third-party claims against equipment manufacturers, property owners, and subcontractors may provide additional recovery beyond workers' comp benefits.

What if a defective product caused my burns?

Product liability claims allow you to sue manufacturers for dangerous product designs, manufacturing defects, and inadequate warnings. We preserve the product for expert analysis to prove defects.

How much is my burn injury case worth?

Burn case values depend on severity, permanence, medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering. Severe burns requiring multiple surgeries and causing permanent disfigurement command significant compensation.

What damages can I recover for burn injuries?

You can recover medical expenses, lost wages, future medical costs, pain and suffering, disfigurement damages, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life. Fatal burns allow wrongful death claims.

Should I accept the insurance company's settlement offer?

Never accept a settlement without attorney review. Insurance companies routinely undervalue burn claims. We evaluate offers against the full scope of your damages including future medical needs.

How long will my burn injury case take?

Burn cases typically take 12-24 months depending on medical treatment duration, case complexity, and settlement negotiations. We push aggressively while ensuring you receive maximum compensation.

What does a burn injury lawyer cost?

We handle burn injury cases on contingency—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Call for free to discuss your case and learn your options at no cost.

Matt McGuire - Attorney

About South Carolina Attorney Matt McGuire

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With over 30 years of experience defending South Carolina, McGuire Law provides elite legal representation with national recognition. McGuire Law has grown from a small practice into one of the most trusted law firms in South Carolina. We understand that legal issues can be overwhelming, whether you're facing criminal charges, dealing with injuries from an accident, or navigating family law matters.

McGuire Law is committed to each client's unique situation, and we don't believe in boilerplate solutions. Every case requires careful analysis, strategic planning, and aggressive representation. Our firm combines over 30 years of experience with cutting-edge legal strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

McGuire Law serves all 46 South Carolina counties. We know these counties, their courts, their legal communities, and most importantly, the people who live here. This local knowledge, combined with our legal expertise, gives our clients a significant advantage.

Matt McGuire received his B.A. from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and his J.D. from the University of South Carolina.

Matt has served as a law clerk for a State Circuit Judge, an Assistant Attorney General for the State of South Carolina, and an Assistant Solicitor in the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office.

Matt is a proud husband, father of two, and a long-time resident of Richland County, South Carolina.

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When devastating burn injuries change your life in Columbia, you need more than just any attorney – you need Matt McGuire and McGuire Law.

Don't let another day pass without proper legal protection for your burn injury claim. Call McGuire Law now and experience the difference that personal, aggressive, and effective legal representation can make in your burn injury case.

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2001 Assembly Street, Suite 102-B
Columbia, SC 29201

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