A burn injury is one of the most devastating and painful injuries you can sustain. Burn injuries usually require a long hospital stay, multiple surgeries, and inpatient care in a burn center for specialized treatment. If you sustained burn injuries due to the negligence of another, you may be entitled to compensation to cover the cost of ongoing medical treatment and other damages.
The burn injury lawyers at Parker Waichman LLP have helped countless burn victims recover maximum compensation for their losses. You can trust that our law firm has the experience and resources needed to successfully litigate complex burn injury cases.
Common types of burn injuries include:
A thermal burn can occur due to direct contact between the skin and flames, hot surfaces, hot liquids, or steam. Thermal burns make up over 80% of burn injuries that require medical attention.
Chemical burns occur when the skin comes into contact with dangerous chemicals, such as:
Radiation can cause burns similar to a sunburn. These burns can result from external beam radiation therapy and are a common side effect of cancer treatment. However, radiation burns can carry a risk of infection, which can require prompt medical attention.
An electrical burn can occur when the body makes contact with electricity. When a person comes into contact with electricity, the current will travel throughout the body causing damage to the internal organs.
Burns are classified in degrees, depending on how deep the burns penetrate the surface of the skin.
Burn degrees include:
First-degree burns affect the epidermis, which is the outermost layer of the skin. These burns are considered minor.
Also known as partial thickness burns, second-degree burns penetrate the top layer of skin into the next layer, known as the dermis. Most types of second-degree burns will not require treatment provided by a medical professional.
Full-thickness burns destroy both the epidermis and dermis. These burns can cause charred skin and require prompt medical attention.
Full-thickness burns destroy both the epidermis and dermis. These burns can cause charred skin and require prompt medical attention.
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Some of the most common causes of burn injuries include:
Gas in a vehicle can ignite, causing the vehicle to burst into flames, and burn the occupants.
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The elderly and children are the most susceptible to this type of burn injury. For children, hot tap water is the leading cause of scalding burns.
Gas explosions can occur in the workplace or home, caused by gas furnaces and water heaters, natural gas, or propane tanks for grills.
Chemical accidents can occur in the workplace or at home, caused by household products such as cleaning products, bleach, or pool chlorinators.
Electrical burns can be caused by exposure to electricity at a worksite, faulty appliances, or even bad wiring in the home.
If you suffered burn injuries in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another person or entity, you may be entitled to compensation. At Parker Waichman LLP, our burn injury lawyers can review your case and help you pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.
When you hire a member of our legal team, they can also help by:
The trial-tested attorneys at Parker Waichman LLP can aggressively advocate for you in the courtroom, presenting a compelling argument that can help you recover the award you deserve for severe injuries that were sustained due to the negligence of another.
Many factors can affect the compensation you’re entitled to. It can all boil down to how severe your injuries are and how negligent the person or entity who caused them was. Typically, the more severe the injuries, the higher the settlement or award amount.
Compensation is divided into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages cover all costs associated with medical expenses, such as surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, medication, doctor’s visits, etc. It can also include lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and personal property damage.
Non-economic damages can include emotional distress, pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, and other intangible losses. Your burn injury attorney will work closely with experts, such as:
And other medical experts to determine the cost of medical treatment you will require over the years. Severe burn injuries can require expensive multiple surgeries over the years. Your burn injury attorney’s goal is to ensure you recover compensation that allows you to continue to receive vital medical treatment that will aid in your recovery, now and in the future.
If you sustained burn injuries in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another, contact a burn injury lawyer at Parker Waichman LLP to schedule a free legal consultation.
We can meet with you to discuss your legal options and rights and go over how we can help you recover the compensation you deserve for an accident that was caused by the negligence of another. Contact us today to learn more.
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