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Emily is a Carolina injury attorney who handles car accidents, medical malpractice, FELA, wrongful death, etc.

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9/6/2011
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Legal Rights of a NC Burn Injury Survivor

It is estimated one-third of burn injuries in the United States happen to children. The North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center offers a weekend camp for children ages 7-15 who have survived burn injuries. Founded in 1982 in response to a need for traditional camping opportunities for young burn patients, Camp Celebrate is open to any pediatric burn survivor in North Carolina.

What are a NC burn injury survivor's rights when a personal injury occurs? Here are some answers to frequently asked questions.

How common are burn injuries?

In the United States between 1 million and 2.4 million burn injuries are reported each year. Burn injuries often result from unknown dangers at home.

How does a burn injury victim find a North Carolina personal injury attorney for a claim?

Burn injury survivor support groups, rehabilitation professional referrals and bar associations are sources for finding a NC personal injury lawyer.

How does a burn injury victim pay for legal help?

Lawyers who work on personal injury cases usually agree to a contingency fee, which  is a percentage of the amount successfully recovered in the lawsuit. If there is no recovery, the lawyer does not get compensated.

If a burn injury plaintiff proves a third party caused the injury, what can the damages be?

The burn injury victim may recover lost earnings, medical costs, loss of companionship, and emotional distress. A NC personal injury attorney evaluates what causes a burn injury  to hold the responsible parties accountable to a burn injury victim.

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a law firm whose attorneys focus on injury and accident law and who have achieved numerous successful outcomes for clients. We serve every area of North Carolina, including the Outer Banks, Nags Head and the western mountains, as well as all the cities and counties in between. In South Carolina, we cover the state from Myrtle Beach and Charleston to Orangeburg, Columbia, Florence, Rock Hill, Darlington, Aiken, Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008 and selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009. In addition, our firm has the highest rating of AV from national lawyer ranking organization Martindale-Hubbell and were named a North Carolina "Best Law Firm" for personal injury law since 2010 by U.S. News & World Report. That means we have a reputation for demonstrating preeminent legal skill.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a free, initial confidential injury case consultation, so call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call promptly.



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