Why do you need a burn injury lawyer?
Annually, the American Burn Association states that about 450,000 people in the U.S. receive medical care for severe burn injuries. Such injuries arise from events like car crashes (due to friction burns, airbag deployment, vehicle fires, and more), chemical exposure, fires, and even friendly family barbecues. The impact can be severe; we are here to offer support.
The National Fire Protection Association reports that cooking equipment – like fryers, fondue pots, and grills – is involved in two out of every five home fires. Unattended food is a factor in one-third of these fires, and half of those start from highly flammable grease, fat, or oil. If these leftovers aren’t disposed of correctly or grease ignites, the ensuing mess can lead to oil containers, hot pans, or burning potholders being accidentally dropped, tossed, or splashed onto those close by. The consequences can be severe.
- Hot grease, liquids, or food
- Car crashes or impacts
- Chemicals
- Electrical current
- Aggression, acid attacks
- Kitchen appliances
Burn symptoms usually appear instantly, leading to extreme pain, physical damage, and/or trouble with breathing. Chemical burns sometimes have less obvious inner effects that can cause lasting health problems such as emphysema, cancer, or fatality.
- Unbearable pain
- Troubled or quick breathing
- Skin burns, vesicles, or a red rash
- Cyanotic or crimson skin, lips, or nails
- Passing out
- Shock, with cold and sweaty skin
- Convulsions
- Head throbbing
- Lightheadedness
- Pale or blackened skin
- Loss of awareness
Value of compensation
Besides other severe health problems, burns can cause disfigurement, persistent pain, limited joint movement, and occasionally necessitate amputations. It’s typical for significant burn injuries to require many surgeries for recovery, either medically needed or for cosmetic reasons. Beyond physical suffering, burn survivors and their families face a higher chance of emotional distress and mental suffering, including PTSD.
- Workers’ compensation payments
- Personal Injury Protection (PiP) payments
- Medical expense coverage
- Medical bills
- Therapy expenses
- ome you’ve missed
- Reduced future earnings
- Physical scarring
- Property damage
- Physical suffering
- Emotional anguish
- Property owner
- Your boss
- Construction company
- Maker of the product
- Driver who caused the accident
Insurance providers frequently downplay the harm suffered by burn survivors. This is why it’s crucial to get legal help with your claim. Should you or a family member experience a severe burn due to a crash, kitchen accident, chemical exposure, or assault, contact Law4help immediately. We can guide you through your choices and work to get you the most possible financial recovery. Appointments can be held remotely or virtually. You won’t owe us anything unless we secure money for you.
