Serving burn victims
in Durham and across NC
Burn injuries are painful, costly, and often life-changing. Our Durham burn injury lawyers fight for the full money you need to heal and move forward.
A serious burn doesn’t end with emergency treatment—it’s the start of a long road filled with surgeries, rehab, pain, and questions about how you’ll ever get back to living your life. The emotional toll is just as real as the physical trauma. And when the burn was caused by someone else’s negligence, you shouldn’t be left to carry the cost alone.
At Johnson & Groninger PLLC, our Burn Injury Lawyers in Durham handle high-stakes cases involving life-altering injuries. We don’t do quick settlements. We dig deep, build strong cases, and fight for full compensation—because burn survivors need more than a check. They need a legal team that sees the whole picture and is ready to stand up for it.
Burn injuries are deeply traumatic. They’re painful. They’re isolating. And they come with a very specific set of challenges—both legal and medical.
While other injury cases might resolve after a few months of care, burn cases often involve:
These aren’t short-term issues. Your legal claim must account for what you’ve already lost—and what it will take to rebuild your life in the years ahead.
Not all burns are the same. The legal strategy for your case depends on how the burn occurred, what type it was, and who was involved.
We’ve helped clients who suffered:
No matter the source, if someone else’s negligence contributed to your burn, you may be entitled to significant compensation—and we’ll help you pursue it.
Not all burns are treated the same—medically or legally. The severity of your burn plays a major role in the type of treatment you’ll need, the long-term consequences you’ll face, and the amount of compensation you may be entitled to pursue.
We work with medical experts to fully document the nature and extent of your burn, because when it comes to securing the right outcome, every layer of damage matters.
Burn injury victims often require long-term care. And that means the average settlement just won’t cut it. Your claim should reflect the full reality of your loss.
At Johnson & Groninger, we pursue all possible categories of compensation under North Carolina law, including:
In rare but serious cases—especially when gross negligence or a safety violation is involved—punitive damages may also be available to punish the wrongdoer and deter future harm.
Insurance companies will often try to settle burn injury cases quickly and quietly. But fast settlements almost never reflect the full extent of the damage, especially when the true cost is long-term.
That’s why we take a strategic, evidence-driven approach:
We build every case like it’s going to trial—even if it settles. That’s the difference between quick results and the right result.
Burns are common in construction, food service, manufacturing, and maintenance jobs. If your injury happened at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation—but that’s just one piece of the puzzle.
If a third party caused your injury (for example, a subcontractor, a product manufacturer, or a negligent property owner), you may also be eligible to file a personal injury claim. This can provide compensation well beyond what workers’ comp offers.
We help injured workers in Durham navigate both systems to maximize their recovery.
For many burn survivors, the hardest part isn’t the pain—it’s how the injury changes how they look and how others treat them. Permanent scarring, facial burns, and disfigurement can affect relationships, employment, and your sense of identity.
North Carolina law allows compensation for visible disfigurement—and we fight to make sure those claims are taken seriously. This isn’t just about surface damage. It’s about real human impact.
North Carolina is one of the few states that still follows the pure contributory negligence rule. That means if the other side can show you were even 1% at fault, they may try to block your entire claim.
This makes strong legal strategy even more important.
We anticipate these tactics and build our cases to shut them down—whether that means proving a landlord violated building codes, showing a product was defectively designed, or establishing a history of safety violations at a job site.
There’s a reason other lawyers refer catastrophic injury cases to us. We handle the hard cases—and we don’t give up until our clients get what they need to move forward.
We’re proud of our reputation. We’ve earned it by showing up for clients who needed more than just paperwork—they needed real advocacy.
We know how expensive burn injuries can be. That’s why we don’t charge anything upfront. Our contingency fee model means:
Let us carry the legal burden while you focus on healing.
Burn injuries change lives in ways most people don’t understand—until it happens to them. If you’re living with the aftermath of a severe burn, you deserve legal support from a team that understands. And that won’t stop fighting for what you need.
Call Johnson & Groninger PLLC today or schedule a free consultation with a Burn Injury Lawyer in Durham.
We’ll answer your questions. We’ll tell you the truth. And we’ll build a plan that puts your recovery first.
It depends. Severe burns usually mean steep medical bills, lost income, and long-term care. The more serious the injury, the more the case may be worth—especially if you’re dealing with permanent scarring or disfigurement.
We take the time to do it right. Most burn injury cases settle within 1–2 years, but we won’t rush things if your future care needs are still unfolding.
Yes. Workers’ compensation covers most burn injuries that happen on the job. But if someone else—like a contractor or equipment manufacturer—contributed to the accident, we may be able to file a separate personal injury claim on top of workers’ comp.
You don’t pay us anything unless we win. Our law firm works on a contingency fee basis, and your initial consultation is always free.
As soon as possible. Evidence disappears quickly, and early mistakes—like talking to the wrong insurance adjuster—can cost you later. Getting a Durham injury lawyer involved early can protect your rights from day one.
We represent clients statewide, with offices in Durham and Charlotte. Whether you’ve been injured at work or hurt in a crash, we’ll meet you where you are.
