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At Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, we understand the devastating impact a burn injury can have on your life and the lives of your loved ones. The pain and challenges you face are significant, and it’s only fair that those responsible for your suffering are held accountable. We believe the negligent parties to your injuries should pay for the damages they’ve caused.
Our commitment to you extends beyond mere words. Our Kings Mountain personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, meaning you won’t owe us anything unless we recover compensation for you. Your journey towards healing is our priority. Please don’t hesitate to call us for a free consultation. Let us help you take the first step towards recovery and securing the compensation you rightfully deserve.
Accidents That Can Result in Victims Suffering Burns
Burn injury claims encompass the legal process initiated by individuals who have sustained injuries due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. These claims aim to secure compensation for the victims, covering a range of damages from medical expenses to emotional distress.
Burn injuries can occur in various scenarios, including:
- Workplace mishaps
- Car collisions
- Exposure to defective products
- Electrical accidents
- Contact with harmful chemicals or fire
The repercussions of burn injuries extend far beyond the physical harm. Victims may encounter severe pain, require lengthy medical treatments, and potentially face a future marked by scars or disfigurement.
The emotional and psychological impacts are significant, affecting not only the victims’ personal sense of well-being but also their ability to work and maintain relationships. Through burn injury claims, victims seek financial relief to support their recovery and adaptation to life after the injury.
Degree of Burn, Medical Care, and Your Compensation
Understanding the various degrees of burn injuries is crucial for recognizing the severity of your situation and the medical care you will require. Burns are medically recognized by four classifications. They include:
- First-degree burns: The burn only affects the outermost layer of skin, causing redness and pain, but typically, it heals without long-term damage.
- Second-degree burns: This burn extends into the second layer of skin, causing blisters, severe pain, and the risk of infection and scarring.
- Third-degree burns: At this level, the burn has destroyed the first two layers of skin and may affect underlying tissues. It results in white or charred skin with no sensation due to nerve damage.
- Fourth-degree burns: The most severe burns affect all layers of skin, muscles, tendons, and bones, requiring immediate medical intervention and extensive rehabilitation.
Recognizing the type of burn injury you have is essential. It helps in understanding the potential long-term impacts, including physical and emotional trauma and the necessity for ongoing medical care. Your burn injury compensation could include:
- Medical expenses, such as emergency care, hospitalization, surgeries, medication, and ongoing medical treatments
- Rehabilitation costs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, and any other rehabilitation services
- Lost income due to time away from work during recovery
- Loss of earning capacity if you are unable to return to your previous employment or work in the same capacity as before your injury
- Pain and suffering experienced as a result of your injury
- Disfigurement and scarring and the psychological impact they may have
- Loss of enjoyment of life for the inability to engage in hobbies, activities, or other life pleasures you previously enjoyed
- Property damage as an incidental in the accident
The Kings Mountain burn injury attorney with Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC can assist you through the legal claim process and work to achieve the compensation necessary for your recovery and rehabilitation. Call us today for a free case evaluation.
Proving Negligence in Your Burn Injury Claim
Establishing negligence and liability in burn injury cases requires proving four key elements. They are:
- Duty of care: Demonstrating that the defendant owed a duty to act reasonably to avoid causing harm.
- Breach of duty: Showing that the defendant failed to meet this duty through action or inaction.
- Causation: Linking the defendant’s breach directly to the burn injury you sustained, proving that the harm would not have occurred otherwise.
- Damages: Identifying the losses suffered by you because of the injury, which can include medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Proving these elements not only establishes the foundation for legal accountability but also ensures that you can secure the compensation necessary for your recovery and rehabilitation.
To prove the four elements of negligence requires a thorough investigation and collection of evidence. Gathering evidence involves collecting a wide range of materials that can support your claim, showcasing how the defendant’s actions or lack thereof led to your injury. Key pieces of evidence typically include:
- Medical records: Documenting the injuries, treatment received, and prognosis.
- Accident reports: Including police or incident reports that detail the event.
- Witness statements: Accounts from people who saw the incident or can testify to the conditions that led to the burn.
- Photographs and videos: Visual evidence of the scene, the injuries, and any relevant conditions or hazards.
- Expert testimony: Professionals in medical, safety, or engineering fields who can provide insights into how the injury occurred and the impact on the victim’s life.
- Financial records: Proof of expenses incurred and losses suffered as a result of the injury, such as medical bills and lost wages.
Our burn injury attorneys serving Kings Mountain have the resources to investigate your accident and build a claim that justifies your compensation package.
Call Before the Statute of Limitations Expires on Your Burn Injury Case
Under N.C. Gen. Stat. §1-52, you generally have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you want help, you should call us as soon as your injuries allow. We will need as much time as we can to build your claim.
Additionally, if the deadline expires, you could lose the right to file a lawsuit. If we cannot secure compensation through negotiations with the insurance companies, we will take your case to court. However, if the deadline passes, your options for a settlement are limited.
Call Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC Today
Call or reach out online. We can start with a free case review, and our attorneys can work your case on contingency, so there’s no financial risk. Our staff is ready to help you through this challenging time.
