At Accident Attorneys, our Antelope Valley burn injury lawyers are dedicated to helping accident victims in Lancaster and beyond recover funds for damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Antelope Valley Burn Injury Attorney
Representing Victims of Catastrophic Injuries in Lancaster
If you or someone you love suffered a serious burn, you may be entitled to financial compensation through a personal injury claim or lawsuit.
Contact our firm today for a free consultation; call (661) 261-4929.
Understanding Burn Injuries
Burns aren't always caused by fire. While heat injuries are often related to burns, other common include:
- Electricity
- Chemicals
- Radiation
- Steam
There are three types of burns: first-, second-, and third-degree burns. Some medical experts acknowledge fourth-degree burns, but most classify these burns as severe third-degree injuries.
Mild burns result in discomfort, blisters, and swelling; severe burns can lead to long-lasting scars and disfigurement. Depending on the severity of the burn, you may need surgery to repair muscle function and skin.
Treatment for Serious Burns
Burn injuries, especially serious burns, can be very painful. Even during the recovery process, burn injury victims usually experience anxiety and pain. Additionally, victims of serious burns can develop infections and may need ongoing hospitalization and medical care to avoid illness.
Surgery is one of the most common treatments needed to correct a serious burn. After a burn, the victim may suffer nerve damage; skin grafts may be necessary as well. To ease the recovery process, victims may need physical therapy, acupuncture, and long-term medication. If your accident was caused by another's negligence, these costs may be covered by a personal injury settlement.
Compensation for Burn Injury Victims
The costs associated with treating burn injuries can escalate quickly. If your injuries were caused by another person or party’s negligent or wrongful actions, you may be able to hold them liable for these costs, as well as other, non-economic damages.
Every case is different. However, many burn injury victims are able to recover compensation for the following:
- Emergency medical treatment
- Surgeries, skin-grafting, and other ongoing treatment
- Lost wages/income
- Lost earning ability (disability)
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Punitive damages (if applicable)
In order to recover compensation, you must first establish liability. To do so, an attorney at our firm can work to prove that another party owed you a duty of care and that this duty of care was breached, leading to your burn injuries and associated damages. Depending on the situation, the liable party may be another person who acted negligently, a property owner who failed to keep their premises reasonably safe, a product manufacturer that allowed a defective product to enter the consumer market, or another entity.
Call Us for a Free Consultation
Reach out to our office today for a free initial consultation regarding your case to see what our team may be able to do for you. Our personal injury attorneys are ready to fight for you!
Call us at (661) 261-4929 or submit a case evaluation form.
Do You Have Questions?
We Have ANSWERS-
One of the most common types of product liability claims involve auto parts leading to a car accident. Other types of product liability claims include the following faulty products:
Medical devices
Children’s toy parts
Medications
Design defects are one of the most common product liability claims filed. Manufacturing defects are another common type of claims filed. An anottorney can help you determine what is the most practical approach for your case.
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To successfully file a product liability claim, whether for a design or manufacturing defect, is to prove the file a claim that proves:
Your (the defendant’s) relationship to the product
Unreasonably dangerous condition of the product
The relationship between your injuries and the defective natur eof the product
Your case does not need any prestige or size to qualify for a product liability claim. You deserve justice in your case as have the tens of thousands of individuals who have filed product liability lawsuits each year. If you are ready to take the next step to fight for what you deserve, give our team a call today!
