Burn injuries may be devastating and cause of lifetime of suffering. With any burn injury, the immediate concern is to treat the injury and to alleviate the pain of the victim. Special need medical providers and facilities are available to treat burn victims. Severe burn injury will require long-term medical care. In the event you or a family member suffers a serious burn injury, a legal consultation and investigation may reveal a legal claim that would allow you or your family member to seek recovery for damages inflicted by the burn injury.
Causes of Burn Injuries
Burn injuries may occur in:
- Industrial accidents
- Automobile accidents
- Accidents at home
- Accidents in retail facilities
- Accidents on others’ property
- Accidents involving the use of consumer products
- Recreational accidents
- Boating accidents
- Virtually any environment
If you have sustained a serious burn injury, our office will evaluate both the liability and damages associated with your injury. The liability involves the cause and fault of the accident, and the damages involve your right to monetary recovery.
Damages for Burn Injuries
Damages available in burn injury cases may include a monetary award for:
- Physical disfigurement
- Lost wages
- Lost wage-earning capacity
- Medical expenses in the past
- Medical expenses in the future
- Pain and suffering and mental anguish
It’s Important to File Your Claim Quickly
Texas law imposes deadlines on all injured parties seeking compensation for burn injuries. If you miss the deadline, you may not be able to recover for your injury. Our office will evaluate the deadlines applicable to your burn injury claim.