Visalia Burn Injury Lawyers
Burn Injury Attorneys in Visalia, CA
An accident that results in burn injuries can be devastating. Third and fourth degree burn injuries are severe, and can leave victims with permanent disabilities or disfiguration. When a burn accident was caused by someone else’s negligence, victims may be entitled to compensation. If you have been seriously burned from an accident where another party was at-fault, contact our Visalia burn injury lawyers for a free consultation.
Causes of Burn Injuries
Burn injuries are common in motor vehicle collisions like car accidents or truck accidents, but fire related injuries are especially prevalent in motorcycle accidents where victims are more likely to be in direct contact with spilt fuel. Other causes of burn injuries include:
- Industrial accidents
- Construction accidents
- Hot/scalding liquids
- Radiation exposure
- Building fires
- Electrical accidents
- Gas take explosions
Understanding Burn Injuries
While fire accidents cause a significant portion of burns, chemical and electrical accidents cause numerous third and fourth degree burns. A third degree burn that reaches past the dermis can damage nerves and tissue. A fourth degree burn extends past the skin and subcutaneous tissue and into the underlying muscles and bones. For third and fourth degree burns, especially one that affects a large surface area, injuries can require extensive medical care and a lengthy recovery period.
Compensation for Burn Injuries
When another party is responsible for causing the burn injury accident, they can also be held liable for the damages that ensue as a result of the accident. Burn injury victims are often awarded compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Skin grafting
- Plastic surgery
- Therapy and rehabilitation
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Lost earnings
- Loss of earning capacity
Taking Legal Steps
In order to receive compensation for a serious burn injury, the plaintiff (injured victim) must prove that the wrongful conduct of the defendant (at-fault party) was responsible for causing the injury. Serious burn injuries are often complex and difficult. Only a professional accident attorney can establish liability and recover compensation for all of the damages that resulted from the burn injury accident.
Experienced Burn Injury Lawyers
Over the 70 combined years practicing personal injury law, our experienced Visalia burn injury lawyers have become familiar with how to establish liability in accidents caused by negligent supervision of children, reckless motorists, dangerous and defective products, and unsafe premises. Both founding partners have been named National Trial Lawyers (top 100 trial attorneys) and our team has been selected for inclusion into Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers (less than 5% of U.S. attorneys).
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you have suffered from serious burn injuries, call us today for a free consultation with a knowledgeable Visalia burn injury lawyer. In a free and confidential meeting, our attorneys will assess your case and help you understand your rights. Protect your right to compensation with a professional Fresno injury attorney. Please call us at (559) 682-3629 or fill out a free case evaluation request to schedule an appointment today.