Shane Smith here.
A bad burn is one of the most serious and painful injuries a person can experience. Third degree burns damage all your skin layers, including nerve endings, and can cause excruciating pain that can go on for weeks or even months, depending on the size and location of the burn and the overall health of the victim.
Bad burns are difficult to care for and can require time in burn units specifically equip to treat severe burns. Some burns are bad enough to require skin grafts, extensive surgeries, and even amputation. Severe burns typically involve extensive wound care and pain management which can be lengthy.
In some cases, burn injuries may be the result of someone else’s negligence. If you were badly burned because of a defective product, let’s say a washing machine or dryer that caused a fire in your home; or if you suffered a bad chemical burn due to faulty chemical products or the packaging of that product, the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer of the product may be held liable.
If you suffer a bad burn in the workplace due to a fire, chemical spill, or other hazardous work conditions, or as a result of the employer’s or another employee’s negligence, you could file a workers’ compensation claim and possibly a personal injury claim against your employer or the one who caused your injuries.
If you’re badly burned on someone else’s property, for example you’re at a party and the chef loses control of the grill causing a fire where you are burned, or if you’re staying in an apartment and a fire breaks out in the unit below you, causing you to suffer a burn injury, you may be able to file a premises liability claim against the property owner or manager.
If you’ve been badly burned on someone else’s property or due to someone’s negligence, I urge you to contact the best and most experienced personal injury attorney. You may be able to be financially compensated for your injuries, pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages and more with a personal injury claim. It’s important to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney who can help navigate the complex legal process and ensure you receive proper medical care for your injuries; the right firm will fight to ensure you’re fairly compensated for your injuries and losses.
Well, that’s it for now. If you or someone you love has recently suffered a burn injury, please call our office. One of our experienced legal professionals will review the facts of your case in a free consultation. By the end of your no obligation consultation, you will know what we recommend for your claim and exactly how we can help.
Please reach out to my office today at 980-246-2656.
We are happy to help in every way we can.
Shane Smith
Founding Attorney of Shane Smith Law