Sanger Burn Injury Lawyers
Burn Injury Attorneys in Sanger, CA
Burn injuries can be a catastrophic injury, especially when the burns are widespread or result in a fatality. In 2010, fires were responsible for 2,640 deaths and an additional 13,350 injuries (not including firefighters). And while most victims died from smoke or toxic gases, many of the injured sustain third and fourth degree burns that require extensive medical oversight and a lengthy recovery period. If you have been a victim of a fire accident where another party was responsible for the fire, contact our Sanger burn injury attorneys, as you may be entitled to compensation.
Causes of Burn Injuries
The most common site of burn and fire related accidents are in the home. The American Burn Association reported that more than 42 percent of burn injuries and the Center for Disease Control estimated that more than 88 percent of burn-related deaths occurred in the home. Causes of burn accidents are not limited to the confines of a home, and can include:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Electrical accidents
- Construction accidents
- Defective products
- Faulty furnaces, stoves, or other appliances
- Misuse of heating equipment
Understanding Burn Injuries
Excessive heat, unsafe exposure to electricity, radiation, or chemicals, or intense friction against the skin can cause burn injuries. While most burns are minor first and second degree burns that heals within a couple of weeks, serious burn injuries that affects the tissue beneath the dermis (the deepest layer of skin) can result in nerve damage and tissue loss. This can mean a loss of tactile function in the area, loss of muscle, and permanent skin deformities. Such injuries can require extensive surgery and may yet leave victims facing permanent disabilities.
Recovering Compensation
When the irresponsible actions of another party result in a serious burn injury for another, the injured can rightfully seek compensation for:
- Medical fees
- Physical therapy costs
- Surgery costs
- Lost wages
In the case of a wrongful death, the surviving family can also seek compensation for funeral expenses and burial costs in addition to the compensation typically rewarded to burn injury victims.
Professional Sanger Burn Injury Lawyers
Our Sanger burn injury lawyers understand how a serious burn injury can affect your life. Having represented numerous burn injury victims over the 70 combined years in specializing in serious injury claims, our attorneys recognize and acknowledge the necessity of a maximum compensation. With more than $50 million recovered in the past 12 months, our attorneys can help you secure the total compensation you are entitled to.
Schedule a Free Consultation
Recovering a full and fair compensation will allow you to seek the best medical treatments available to foster the fullest physical recovery, call us today to schedule a consultation with a professional Sanger burn injury lawyer who can help you maximize your compensation. The period after such catastrophic injuries is difficult to cope with, especially when victims face a permanent disability or families have lost a loved one. Our professional California burn injury lawyers can help ease the transition to a new life my protecting your full compensation. Call us today and schedule an appointment.