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Burn injuries can result in severe scarring and disfigurement and may even cause a permanent disability that prevents the accident victim from working or participating in daily activities.
If you were involved in an accident or incident that resulted in burn injuries, you must pursue compensation as soon as possible to cover the cost of ongoing medical treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
At the Hines Law Firm, a burn injury lawyer can help you build a strong case that proves negligence and get you the maximum compensation you deserve.
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How Can a Burn Injury Lawyer Prove Negligence?
Burn injuries can occur when tissue comes into contact with heat, sunlight, chemicals, radiation, or electricity. These injuries are often caused by direct contact with:
- Hot vapor
- Combustible gasses
- Fires
- Hot liquids
- Hot steam
If you want to pursue legal action for your injuries and other damages you must show that your injuries are a direct result of the negligence of another person or entity. You must also prove that the responsible party failed to use reasonable care and that their failure to use reasonable care resulted in your injuries and other damages.
When you work with a burn injury lawyer at the Hines Law Firm, your attorney will investigate the accident to uncover the truth. They will handle every aspect of your burn injury lawsuit, including the investigation, evidence gathering, interviewing witnesses, and proving negligence. While you focus on your recovery, your experienced attorney will fight to hold the negligent party responsible for the harm you have suffered.
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What Types Of Compensation is a Burn Injury Victim Entitled to?
The types of economic and non-economic damages you can recover after sustaining burn injuries due to the negligence of another can depend on many factors, such as the circumstances surrounding the accident, the severity of your injuries, how much time you missed at work, and more.
In some cases, the accident victim can recover compensation for:
- Pain and suffering
- Past and future medical care costs, , including surgical costs
- Property damage
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity / loss of earning capacity
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of quality of life
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Emotional distress / mental anguish
- Permanent disability
What Are Common Causes of Burn Injuries?
Common causes of burn injuries include:
01Motor Vehicle Accidents
A motor vehicle collision can result in an explosion or fire, which can result in burn injuries to the occupants of a vehicle or bystanders.
02Workplace Accidents
Accidents in the workplace, such as equipment failure, electrical malfunctions, or chemical spills can result in burn injuries to employees or bystanders.
03Residential Fire
A house fire can be caused by heating equipment malfunctioning, cooking accidents, or faulty wiring, resulting in severe burn injuries or fatalities.
04Defective/Dangerous Products
Dangerous or defective products, such as defective heaters, chemical products, defective appliances, or flammable materials can ignite or malfunction.
05Electrical Accident
An electrical accident can occur in an industrial, residential, or commercial setting, caused by faulty appliances, electrical malfunctions, or faulty wiring.
06Exposure to Dangerous Chemicals
Handling hazardous chemicals improperly, leaks or accidental spills can result in chemical burns.
07Scalding
Equipment malfunctions, lack of warning signs, or negligent supervision can result in scalding burns from hot metals, vapor, steam, or hot water or other liquids
08Medical Malpractice
Negligence during medical procedures involving cautery tools, radiation treatment, or lasers can cause burn injuries to patients.
How Are Burn Injuries Categorized?
Thermal burn injuries are categorized based on how many layers of skin are affected, on a scale ranging from one to four, with fourth-degree burns being the most severe. The different types of burn injuries are:
First-Degree Burns
A 1st-degree burn affects the outer layer of skin, resulting in pain, tenderness, redness, and swelling.
Second-Degree Burns
A 2nd-degree burn affects the outer and underlying layers of the skin. Second-degree burns can cause swelling, severe pain, redness, irritation, and blistering.
Third-Degree Burns
A 3rd-degree burn extends through the entire thickness of the skin. In severe cases, a third-degree burn can damage tissue, blood vessels, and nerve endings.
Fourth-Degree Burns
The most severe type of burn, and the one that causes the most intense pain, a 4th-degree burn can affect the internal organs, bones, and muscles.
What Are the Different Types Of Burn Injuries?
Whether the cause is a building fire, a gas leak, faulty equipment or something else, there is a wide range of ways that burns happen. The different types of burns include:
01Electrical Burn
An electrical burn can occur when a person comes into contact with an electrical current. The burns sustained from an electrical burn can cause severe damage to nerves, internal organs, and muscles, and can extend through the skin.
02Chemical Burns
Chemical burns can occur when the skin comes into contact with any type of corrosive substance, such as:
- Household cleaners containing toxic chemicals
- Alkalis
- Acids
- Solvents
03Friction Burn
Road rash and abrasions are types of friction burns, which can occur when the skin rubs against a rough surface, such as carpet or asphalt. Motorcycle accidents are the biggest culprit, but they can happen in many other ways.
04Radiation Burns
A radiation burn is caused by exposure to ionizing radiation from nuclear accidents, radiation therapy, or even X-rays.
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If you are a burn survivor of an accident that was caused by the careless behavior of another person or defective product, contact a personal injury attorney at the Hines Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation. Let our legal team guide you through the complex legal process every step of the way and recover the compensation you deserve from the fault party as soon as possible. Contact us to schedule an initial consultation today.
