Burn Injuries
Burn injuries can happen at any time and any place. A victim can sustain burn injuries from defective candles, heaters, fireplaces, stoves, or appliances. They can be the result of an automobile accident, a flammable liquid fuel explosion, an industrial accident, or even a simple gasoline spill. Other burn injuries result from scalding water or steam, electrical malfunctions, and just the everyday use of lighters and matches.
In all cases, burn injuries can have devastating physical consequences. If the burn injury involves more than just the top layer of skin, the muscles, bones, and tissue under the skin can be damaged, causing chronic pain and impaired mobility. When severe burns occur on the face and head area, victims can lose part or all of their sight, hearing, taste, and speech and, in some cases, the ability to breathe unassisted. The disfigurement that often accompanies burn injuries also causes serious emotional distress that affects every aspect of the victim's life and relationships. Many victims of severe burning have a difficult time leaving their home and resuming normal activities. They may feel scared, embarrassed, and angry and may in fact become prisoners in their own homes.
If burn injuries are sustained due to someone else's negligence or recklessness, burn victims have the right to obtain monetary compensation to defray the cost of medical care and rehabilitation, which may include multiple reconstructive surgeries. Those with burn injuries also are entitled to seek damages in order to recover lost wages and to compensate for past and future pain and suffering. Depending on the extent and severity of the burn injuries, some victims also require counseling or home care in order to lead a normal life again. These expenses can also be recovered.
When a burn injury occurs, a thorough investigation and evaluation of the cause(s)--conducted by a personal injury attorney with direct experience handling burn accidents--is always the best way to proceed. Once the cause and severity of the burn injury is determined, a burn injury lawyer and the victim can reach an informed decision about whether or not to pursue a lawsuit or other legal option.
The skilled personal injury lawyers and accident attorneys at Schwartz Zweben LLP have successfully represented many victims of burn injury. They understand the complexities of investigating, litigating, negotiating, and resolving burn injury claims and are fully knowledgeable of the liability issues, medical ramifications, and legal options involved. Our resources include a top-notch team of professional investigators and experts who can analyze the evidence and help our burn injury attorneys obtain swift justice and maximum compensation for burn injury victims.
If you have suffered a burn injury accident, contact the law offices of Schwartz Zweben LLP. A burn injury lawyer on our team can offer you a free, confidential evaluation of your case and advise you of your rights.
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