Burn Injury FAQ

There are many ways a burn can occur. There are also many different types of
injuries you can suffer as a result of a burn. If you have been burned, it is
important to work with an experienced personal injury lawyer who understands
burn injuries. Call (844) 335-3271 to schedule your free consultation with a
Riverside burn injury lawyer at Deldar Legal. We have helped many Riverside
burn victims recover compensation for their injuries and losses. We fight hard for
injury victims.
What Causes Burn Injuries?
There are many different ways a burn can occur. Open flames are the most
obvious source of burns. These can be found in candles, lanterns, fireplaces, fire
pits, and other household objects. But burns can also occur as a result of heat.
Hot water, hot pipes, hot appliances, hot stoves, and other hot objects can cause
severe burns and other complications. Finally, a person can also sustain a
chemical burn. The Mayo Clinic reports that chemical burns can be caused by
many common household products, such as drain cleaners, paint thinners, and
gasoline.
Some burns are the result of several causes. In a car accident, for example, a
person might be burned by an exploding gas tank, which poses the threat of both
an open flame and a chemical burn. The victim could also suffer chemical burns
from the chemicals used in airbags or thermal burns from an overheated engine.
The more severe an accident is, the more ways there are to be injured, and the
more likely it is that the victim will be burned.
Treatments for Riverside Burn Victims
The treatment for a burn will depend on how severe the burn injury is. Minor, first
degree burns can sometimes be treated at home with cool water, aloe vera, or
topical lidocaine. More serious second-degree burns will require monitoring and
dressing by medical professionals. They might also require prescription
ointments. The most serious burns can require hospitalization. The Cleveland
Clinic reports that third-degree burn victims might need healthy skin to be grafted
onto the burn site, or even the use of synthetic skin. They might also need an IV
line to replace lost fluids or to deliver heavy, prescription antibiotics.
Burns can also cause secondary injuries and medical complications. These
complications can affect the medical treatment you require. According to
the Mayo Clinic, these can include:
 Bacterial infection
 Fluid loss (including both dehydration and low blood volume)
 Dangerously low body temperature (hypothermia)
 Breathing problems and lung damage due to smoke inhalation
 Heavy ridges or scarring caused by an overgrowth of scar tissue (keloids)
 Bone and joint problems (such as contractures caused by the shortening of skin,
muscles or tendons)
These complications can require a wide variety of medical treatments. Some, like
scarring, might require optional cosmetic procedures. Others, like low blood
volume, create life-threatening medical conditions. Bone and joint problems can
require the victim to submit to painful orthopedic surgery. A person who is legally
responsible for causing your injuries has an obligation to compensate you for all
medical treatment that was made necessary by the burn.
Can I Recover Compensation for My Burn Injuries?
If your burn was caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the legal right
to be compensated for all the losses you suffer as a result of your injuries. There
are many ways that negligence can lead to a burn. Car accidents, for example,
are usually caused by a driver’s negligence. If you are burned in a car accident,
the negligent driver has a legal obligation to compensate you. Household
accidents involving hot appliances or chemicals can also be the result of
negligence. If, for example, a homeowner failed to maintain his water heater, it
could explode and burn his guests. The homeowner’s negligence would make
him legally responsible (“liable”) for compensating the guest for his or her
Riverside burn injury.
A company can also be liable for your burn injuries. Manufacturers of consumer
products are held “strictly liable” for any injuries that occur due to defects in
design or manufacturing. This means the victim does not have to prove the
company was negligent - only that the injury occurred through the intended use
of the product. If you are burned by a defective curling iron, radiator, or even a
motor vehicle, the manufacturer is strictly liable for your injuries. The company
must compensate you for your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain
and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and any other losses that occur as a
result of your burn injuries.
Do I Need a Lawyer to Get Compensation For My Burn
Injuries?
Injury victims do have the right to negotiate a settlement without a lawyer. The
problem is that they are at a severe disadvantage when they do so. Insurance
companies and large corporations are protected by an army of lawyers. These
hired guns have spent years creating contracts, policies, and sometimes even
legal precedent. They work very hard to help their clients pay as little as possible
on as few claims as possible. Injury victims are severely disadvantaged when
they try to take on this complex legal infrastructure on their own. By hiring your
own personal injury lawyer, your legal rights will be protected by someone who is
fighting for you. Injury victims who are represented by counsel are routinely able
to recover more compensation than injury victims who do not have their own
attorneys.
Experienced, Aggressive Representation for Riverside
Burn Victims
If you or a loved one has been injured by burns, it is important to consult with an
attorney as soon as possible. You have important legal rights that must be
protected. Call Deldar Legal at (844) 335-3271. If you are a Riverside burn victim
our experienced Riverside burn attorneys can help you recover compensation for
all types of injuries resulting from burns. Don’t delay - get an experienced
personal injury lawyer in your corner as soon as possible. We fight against
lowball settlement offers, surveillance, and other insurance company tactics.
Injury victims have the legal right to be fully and fairly compensated for all of their
losses. We fight hard to protect that legal right.

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