Serious burns are a leading cause of injuries and death. While some burn injuries may result from a freak accident, it is also the case that these potentially life-changing injuries are often avoidable if not for someone’s negligence.
A Cocoa burn injury lawyer can help determine your eligibility to pursue a personal injury claim if you were harmed due to the careless or reckless actions of someone else. You may be entitled to seek compensation from the individual person or entity who caused your injuries, so contact our trustworthy catastrophic injury attorneys to learn how you can move forward financially during this incredibly difficult time.
Burn injuries fall into several classifications, each with different degrees of severity and potential physical outcomes. The severity of the burn injury will depend on multiple factors including the source of the injury, the duration of exposure to that source, and the location of the burns on the body. Burns can be electrical, thermal, chemical, or even radiation.
A first-degree burn is the mildest type of burn injury, and usually only involves minor, temporary pain to the outermost layer of the skin. With a second-degree burn, the individual will sustain damage in both the epidermis and the dermis.
Third-degree and fourth-degree burns are the most serious types of burn injuries. Depending on the extent of these burns on the victim’s body, both of these burn degrees can be life-threatening or result in permanent disfigurement.
In the case of a third-degree burn, the victim can sustain damage that penetrates all the way through the skin layers and into the bone. Fourth-degree burns not only impact skin and bones, but even deeper into the muscles and tendons. The costs of these burn injuries will be significant, and a Cocoa lawyer will be needed to seek compensation.
Car accidents, structural fires, and defective products are just a few possible causes of serious or deadly burn injuries. Electrocution accidents, scalding incidents, and chemical accidents are other leading causes.
Depending on the circumstances that led to a burn injury, a person, a company, or both could be legally at fault. Potentially liable parties that a Cocoa attorney could pursue compensation from in a burn injury claim include a product manufacturer, a reckless driver, an irresponsible landlord, or a negligent property owner.
To file a burn injury claim, the injured party must first prove that someone’s negligence caused the accident. Proving negligence involves demonstrating several unique elements.
First, the at-fault party must have had a duty to use reasonable care. They must then be proven to have failed to observe that duty through their action or inaction. Then, the at-fault party’s breach of legal duty must have led to the accident that caused the victim’s burn injuries and subsequent damages.
A Cocoa attorney could help establish negligence for a burn injury by investigating the case, gathering evidence, and building a robust claim for monetary damages. A burn injury could leave you struggling with long-term medical costs and missed time from work, not to mention tremendous pain and suffering.
An attorney could help you recoup the costs of your burn injury from all accountable individuals or entities. Compensation for your reduced income potential, diminished quality of life, and mental distressed caused by your burn injuries could also be recoverable in a successful claim.
Florida now only allows burn injury victims just two years from the date of the accident to initiate lawsuit proceedings. This may seem like a lot of time, but the process of investigating and preparing a legal case is deeply involved. It is wise to consult with an attorney at the earliest opportunity to assess all legal options and ensure that time constraints are not a bar to financial recovery.
A Cocoa lawyer could construct a strong case for compensation to demonstrate liability to the insurance company and the extent to which your burn injury has impacted your life. If the insurance company rejects your claim or refuses to put forward a reasonable settlement, an attorney also advocates for your rights in court.
You need unwavering legal representation from an attorney who is well-versed in all phases of the burn injury case process, whether by negotiating for full and fair compensation or presenting your case at trial. The Umansky Law Firm can also speak with medical experts and collect the full scope of available evidence to seek maximum financial recovery for your burn injury.
Contact our office today to speak with a Cocoa burn injury lawyer about your case in a detailed consultation. We can advise you about the next steps for your claim and immediately get to work protecting your legal rights.
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