A burn injury can be catastrophic for a victim, causing devastating damage to the skin, nerves, and more. Different types of burns can cause different kinds of damage, but only those that result from negligence and which cause the victim to suffer compensable losses warrant a personal injury lawsuit. The compensation awarded in a successful civil claim can help repair the damage done to you and your family, both financially and emotionally.
You deserve a competent catastrophic injury attorney to uphold your rights. Contact an experienced Fulton Market burn injury lawyer for assistance with your claim.
While most people assume that burns result from a fire or contact with a hot object, plenty of other circumstance can cause severe burns. Fortunately, a Fulton Market attorney could help anyone injured in an accident borne of negligence file a civil claim for any of the following types of burns, regardless of how they became injured.
A thermal burn is caused by fire, steam, hot liquids, and other objects or substances that exude excessive heat. This category of burn is relatively common and can lead to painful damage to the skin.
Certain caustic chemicals can lead to dangerous chemical burns on the body. Common chemicals that lead to burn injuries include bases, acids, cleaning products, bleach, and more. These products can leave particularly disfiguring injuries that can be particularly excruciating.
The human body cannot sustain high voltage electrical currents. While the body can handle low-level currents without injury, higher voltages can cause extreme damage, such as stopping the heart, thermal burns, and permanently damaged neurological function.
Different degrees of burn injuries represent different levels of harm. Mild burns that heal on their own with no lasting damage may not be compensable, but more severe injuries may warrant significant compensation.
A first-degree burn is not typically considered serious, although it is painful. Most first-degree burns involve swelling, redness, and superficial damage and typically heal in a matter of day with little to no medical intervention.
A second-degree burn is more intense and damages the outer layer of skin more severely. It can result in sores, blisters, and usually requires some medical treatment to heal.
These burns are incredibly serious and extremely harmful, as they penetrate several layers of the skin and may reach bones, muscles, and nerves. Expensive and long-term medical treatment is almost always required, and many of these burns result in infection, skin loss, disfigurement, and even death. Someone who has experienced these levels of burns should seek legal assistance from a Fulton Market attorney right away.
A plaintiff deserves to have their case vigorously pursued for financial compensation by a local attorney. Although burn injuries can cause extreme financial strain, potential compensation could include damages for the following losses:
These costs and potentially others could be available to a plaintiff. However, succeeding in a civil lawsuit requires specific types of proof and adherence to the statute of limitations period of two years, which an attorney could further explain.
Burn injuries can lead to irreparable damage. In addition to being extremely painful, they can leave permanent scarring and may even disfigure a victim for the rest of their life. However, an injury lawsuit may help hold the responsible defendant liable for the ensuing damages.
Let an experienced Fulton Market burn injury lawyer on our team assist you in your pursuit of compensation. Contact the firm today to get started.
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