Seeking Burn Injury Representation
Burn injuries range in severity, with serious burns being quite painful, difficult to treat, and even life-altering. Victims of serious burns often require hospitalization and numerous surgeries and experience a major disruption to their lives. Moreover, many burns can leave permanent scarring on victims. In addition to actual burn injuries, burn victims can suffer debilitating injuries from smoke inhalation, which can be even more devastating.
If you’ve experienced a burn injury, a Phoenix burn injury lawyer can help you obtain compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, and all of the trauma that comes with burns. Our burn injury attorneys here at JacksonWhite Law have decades of experience representing clients throughout the Phoenix metro area in pursuing damages for their injuries.
Types of Burn Injuries
Burns can come from a variety of circumstances, including fire, chemicals, and contact with hard services. The type of burn injury you receive and its severity may affect the extent of your treatment and the compensation you may need to seek.
The most common types of burn injuries include:
- Thermal Burns – Thermal burns are caused by high-temperature heat sources like an open flame, hot liquids, or steam.
- Chemical Burns – Chemical burns stem from contact with hazardous chemicals and are common in workplaces that require handling these materials.
- Electrical Burns – Electrical burns are the result of exposure to a significant electric current and are common in powerline accidents or interaction with ineffective electrical repairs.
- Radiation Burns – These burns are common with exposure to severe radiation, like with medical equipment or industrial machinery.
- Friction Burns – Friction burns result from contact with abrasive surfaces and are common in vehicle and motorcycle accidents.
Each type of burn can range in severity and the treatment that may be necessary to address it. Burns can range from first-degree burns, the least severe, to a fourth-degree burn, which would be the most severe. Any of the above injuries can also come with scarring, disfigurement, the risk of infection, respiratory problems, and potential emotional damage.
If you have been burned due to the irresponsible actions or negligence of another party, you may have a legal case against them so that you can pursue the appropriate treatment and compensation necessary for receiving it.
Common Causes of Burn Injuries
Burn injuries can stem from a variety of common causes, from an electrical fire breaking out in your home to a lapse in workplace safety precautions. The cause of your burn injury will influence your available legal options, the compensation you can pursue, and the party you can seek damages from.
The most common causes of burn injuries include:
- Workplace accidents – Workplace incidents like equipment malfunctions, chemical spills, explosions, and other incidents can all potentially cause burns.
- Vehicle accidents – Fires that break out from an accident or the explosion of the airbag can all lead to burns.
- Defective products – Defective tools or pieces of equipment can lead to electrical sparks or a flame that leads to a burn for the person handling them.
- Residential fires – House or apartment fires resulting from negligent repairs or equipment malfunctions can injure residents and lead to serious burns.
In burn injury cases, burns are often the result of another party acting irresponsibly or with negligence. Whether it’s a failed home repair, an incident of reckless burning, an incident of irresponsible driving, or a workplace with poor safety procedures, you may have a case for seeking damages. Consult an experienced attorney to determine if you have grounds for a lawsuit.
Types of Damages in Burn Injury Cases
Burn injuries can be devastating and serve as a severe disruption to your overall lifestyle—because of this, you may often be deserving of financial compensation to make up for your injuries or financial losses that resulted from them. Depending on your case, you can often seek compensation for any of the ways that a burn injury has unnecessarily affected you.
The following types of damages are common for victims in burn injury cases:
- Medical Expenses – Victims can pursue damages for any medical expenses spent on injuries they’ve sustained.
- Lost Wages or Loss of Earning Capacity – If your injuries have prevented you from working or sustaining your source of income, you can seek financial compensation for your financial losses.
- Pain and Suffering – In addition to your physical injuries, you can also seek compensation for any psychological or emotional trauma that resulted from your burn.
- Scarring and Disfigurement – Victims can often seek damages for addressing the scarring and disfigurement from an injury and the medical procedures required to do so.
- Rehabilitation and Therapy Costs – Recovery often requires physical therapy, counseling, and other forms of assistance beyond the medical bills that you may also be entitled to compensation for.
Every case features its own unique circumstances, which means that the relevant damages you may be able to seek can vary. The best way to understand what types of damages you should pursue is to consult a skilled and experienced Phoenix burn injury lawyer about your case and the legal options you have within it.
The Legal Process for Burn Injury Claims
The legal process involved with filing a burn injury claim can be rather comprehensive. Often, the goal is to seek a settlement before a case goes to court in order to minimize the time and legal fees required. Regardless, the process should always start with consulting a skilled attorney who can help you understand the best plan of action.
If you are the victim of a burn injury and seeking a legal claim, you can expect the following steps:
- Initial Consultation and Case Evaluation – Begin the process by discussing your case with an attorney who can review your case to understand the facts and begin developing a legal plan of action.
- Investigation and Evidence Collection – To build a strong case, your attorney will gather as much evidence as possible to establish the wrongdoing of the other party in search of compensation for any damages you’ve experienced.
- Negotiation with Insurance Companies – Your attorney will negotiate with the insurance companies representing the accused or negligent party in search of a fair financial settlement that avoids further litigation.
- Preparing for Trial – If a settlement is not reached between both parties, then the case will likely go to trial, where each side will have a chance to present evidence for or against the justification of compensating the victim for damages sustained.
The legal process for a burn injury claim can be difficult to navigate on your own. Although it’s not required, it’s often recommended to seek the support of an attorney who can assist you with understanding next steps, navigating the courts, and effectively negotiating with insurance companies.
Why Choose Our Phoenix Burn Injury Attorneys
If you are pursuing damages for a burn injury, it’s essential that you choose a skilled and experienced attorney to help you build your case. Our attorneys at JacksonWhite Law take a compassionate approach to every case and will work tirelessly to understand the circumstances of your injuries so we can put together the strongest possible case for compensation.
Working with our team of Phoenix burn injury attorneys provides all the following benefits:
- Experience and Knowledge in Burn Injury Cases – Our team has worked with many complex burn injury cases in the past, giving us a deep understanding of the unique challenges and nuances that can arise.
- Proven Track Record of Successful Outcomes – We’ve helped countless clients achieve settlements and receive adequate compensation in burn cases and other personal injury claims.
- Client-Centered Approach – We prioritize compassion and empathy as we work to understand the details of your case and how we can support you in achieving the best possible outcome.
- No Win, No Fee Promise – Our attorneys operate off of a model where you only pay if we win your case, minimizing your risk of pursuing a case.
- Personalized Representation – We take the time to offer tailored advice and legal services based on your unique situation and the approach it requires.
To learn more about the benefits of working with JacksonWhite Law for your case, reach out for a free consultation and initial case review. Our personal injury attorneys will support you in every step of the process, working to maximize your chances of securing the best possible outcome.
Burn Injury Frequently Asked Questions
How much compensation can I receive for my burn injury?
The amount of compensation you receive for your burn injury will vary depending on your case. The compensation you are eligible for depends most on the damages you’ve sustained, between your medical expenses, any lost earnings, and your level of pain and suffering. For a more reliable estimate, you should discuss your case with an experienced attorney.
How long do I have to file a burn injury claim in Arizona?
Many crimes have a statute of limitations, which means that you cannot file a lawsuit after a certain amount of time has passed. For a burn injury in Arizona, the statute of limitations is two years from the date that the injury occurred or the discovery of an injury—this is the standard for personal injury cases in Arizona.
Can I file a claim if I was partially at fault?
If you received a burn in an accident for which you were partially at fault, you can still file a claim with a chance of receiving compensation, assuming that another party is also responsible—this is known as comparative negligence. However, it’s important to note that the level of compensation you receive may be reduced based on the level at which you are found to be at fault.
Pursue Compensation for Your Burn Injuries
Between the physical pain of a burn, the emotional and financial harm, the ongoing treatment, and the overall disruption it can bring to one’s life, victims of burn injuries have several issues that they deserve to be compensated for. With the help of an Arizona personal injury lawyer, victims are able to build a stronger case with substantial evidence for receiving compensation for their injuries and the pain and suffering they have experienced.
If you are seeking compensation for a burn injury, it’s important that you have a skilled attorney in your corner. Our team at JacksonWhite Law features experienced Phoenix burn injury attorneys with a strong track record of helping victims receive adequate compensation for their injuries. During a free initial case review, we’ll work to understand all the unique facts of your case so that we can pursue the best possible result.
Call Personal Injury Attorney Jared Everton at (480) 467-4392 to discuss your case today.
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