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Most of us have been burned at some point or another. Whether through a contact burn inflicted by something like a hot piece of cookery or by ultraviolet radiation after staying in the sun too long without sunblock, burns are very common injuries. However, many people are not so lucky to only suffer these milder burns and end up involved in accidents that cause more severe and widespread burn injuries. Therefore, having solid legal counsel from an experienced burn injury lawyer is key. Let us explain.

Severe burns are one of the most painful kinds of injury that someone can suffer from, with a high chance of complications developing. Suffering severe burns can potentially affect almost every aspect of your life, from your career to relationships.

Accidents that cause severe burns are often entirely avoidable had a certain party not acted negligently. In cases such as these, one may be able to seek compensation for the damages caused by severe burns by filing a burn injury lawsuit. Not only can you recover compensation that can get your life back on track, but you can also help ensure the same negligence is not repeated and hurts someone else.

If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury in an accident, contact Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass today. Offering a burn injury lawyer team, we are available 24/7 at (205) 831-5040. You can also contact us online for a free case evaluation to discuss your rights and options further.

Types of Burns

Burns can be classified into different subcategories. Each type has its own issues, complications, and treatments.

Thermal Burns

Thermal burns are caused by sources of heat that increase the temperature of the skin and tissues and cause cell death. Common sources of thermal burns include heated metals, scalding liquids, steam, and fire, which burn when they come into contact with the skin.

Friction Burns

When the skin repeatedly rubs against another surface at a high frequency, the friction generated creates heat and can shred tissue. Friction burns have a more physical element and can be caused by certain types of machinery, repeated movements, or sliding across the pavement.

Radiation Burns

These burns are often caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Most of the time, these burns are fairly mild, although they have the potential to cause severe damage in certain circumstances involving long-term unprotected exposure. Radiation burns can also be caused by other forms of radiation, such as X-rays; however, this is very rare.

Electrical Burns

Electricity can cause severe burns that inflict unique damage. Electrical currents are found in a variety of settings, and negligence can cause exposure to AC or DC currents that can electrocute someone. Electrical burns can not only burn the surface of the area of contact, but the current can also burn as it travels through someone, inflicting injury beneath the skin.

Chemical Burns

Caustic chemicals can be found in almost every household, industrial settings, and/or even certain commercial settings. Chemical burns can not only cause physical damage similar to thermal burns. Depending on the chemical that inflicted the burn, there can also be a host of other damaging elements like toxic properties. Solvents, acids, and certain detergents can cause chemical burns.

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Different Degrees of Burns

Burns will come in several different degrees that escalate in severity. Depending on the degree of burn you suffer, the amount of compensation that you can seek can change significantly.

1st Degree Burns

Most burns that people will suffer are classified as first-degree burns. These are the mildest burns that will almost never require medical attention since they heal on their own given time. They only cause mostly superficial damage to the outermost layer of skin and are not severe enough to be the basis of a burn injury lawsuit.

2nd Degree Burns

Burns that damage the outer layer of the skin and penetrate enough to damage the second layer, known as the dermis, are classified as second-degree burns. A second-degree burn is much more swollen, red, and blistered, and the damage is enough to leave scars. While these burns are not the most severe, they can still potentially cause significant damages that warrant filing a lawsuit.

3rd Degree Burns

When a burn causes enough damage that the two outer layers of skin are destroyed, it is considered a third-degree burn. Instead of appearing red, these burns have more black, white, or yellow coloration and are known to cause damage to the nerves. These burns have a high chance of causing serious complications since they damage the protective layers of the skin that work as barriers to keep out infectious and generally harmful elements. Most burn injury lawsuits will deal with burns of this degree.

4th Degree Burns

It is not common, but burns can be severe enough that they penetrate all the way through the skin and tissue to harm underlying parts of your body, such as bone and internal organs. It goes without saying that this damage is catastrophic, and the consequences are incredibly severe.

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Burn Injury Damages

The consequences of burn injuries are more than just the physical damage done to a person’s body. The effects of a burn injury permeate into a person’s professional life, relationships, and mental health. Losses caused by a burn injury with regard to all these aspects of a person’s life are called damages. It is integral that burn injury victims understand what damages they can claim and the value of these damages in order to effectively seek compensation for them with a lawsuit.

Economic Damages

Obvious damages such as medical bills and the money lost when one is unable to work because of an injury are not the only things you can seek compensation for. Severe burns inflict all kinds of damages, both economic and non-economic. The aforementioned obvious damages, such as medical bills and lost wages, are considered economic damages, which can also include lost earning potential and property damage.

Non-Economic Damages

In addition to economic damages, there are non-economic damages, which consist of intangible negative effects caused by a severe burn. These damages may not have a direct physical effect that can be calculated through a bill or pay stubs, but they still have a distinct and negative effect on a burn victim’s life. Damages such as pain and suffering, loss of consortium, scarring/disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life are common examples of non-economic damages.

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Hiring a Burn Injury Lawyer

Filing a burn injury lawsuit is an undertaking not to be taken lightly. In order to successfully seek compensation for damages caused by severe burns, one must be able to prove that the at-fault party was negligent, that their negligence caused the burns, and that the negligent party in question is liable for the damages. Just because you know that the defendant was negligent in a way that caused your injury, it does not automatically mean the case is destined to go your way. Insurance companies are typically the ones tasked with covering burn damages and have a number of tricks and strategies at their disposal that they can use to call the credibility of your case into question. Other complexities can arise, such as multiple liable parties, difficulty obtaining evidence, and multiple layers of insurance coverage that can make the process even more difficult. Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass is experienced in providing specialized legal representation to those who have suffered severe burns due to the negligent actions of others.

Our firm has a long history of successfully negotiating settlements and winning trials on behalf of many satisfied clients who have gotten the compensation they needed and deserved so that they can regain some semblance of stability back in their lives. Many people may have reservations about hiring an attorney, which is understandable. Why hire a lawyer when I can just negotiate a settlement myself? Insurance companies have you at a significant disadvantage and will capitalize on the mistakes you will likely make without the legal knowledge or experience of a personal injury attorney. The lawyers of Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass understand that many balk at the prospect of spending money on a lawyer after suffering damages caused by a burn injury, which is why we work for a contingency fee taken out of the compensation we attain for you.

What Our Burn Injury Lawyers Can Do for Your Case

The personal injury lawyers of Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass offer more than just legal insight and representation in court. Hiring our firm means gaining an ally invested in the outcome of your case that can provide resources and skills that can assist in every aspect of the personal injury claim and lawsuit process. The following are some of the ways our firm can assist you when seeking compensation for severe burns and associated injuries:

  • Organize and analyze key evidence and records of your case
  • Present the evidence to prove liability and damages
  • Communicate with the negligent party’s insurer
  • Obtain the necessary evidence with respect to fault for the accident
  • Gather your medical records and bills
  • Negotiate to potentially reduce the amount of the bills you owe
  • Network with investigators and experts to help strengthen your case
  • Communicate with your healthcare providers to obtain missing records
  • Work with your doctors to make sure they provide the medical information you need so that you can prove damages in your claim
  • Negotiate a settlement with the insurance company to get you the compensation you deserve
  • File a lawsuit if a settlement cannot be reached to take the matter to court
  • Represent clients in a trial to fight for their right to compensation
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Speak to Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass About Your Burn Injury Lawsuit

If you or a loved one has suffered a severe burn injury in an accident due to negligence, the best way to fight for your rights and to get the most compensation possible is to hire an experienced and aggressive personal injury attorney.

At Turnbull, Moak, & Pendergrass, we have the experience, knowledge, and resources to handle the complexities of personal injury lawsuits involving burn injuries, including those involving liability disputes, multiple at-fault parties, and other complications. Let us handle your claim so you can focus on what is really important: your health and your family.

Contact us online or call (205) 831-5040 to schedule your free consultation. There is no obligation and no risk. We look forward to hearing from you.

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