Burns can be permanently debilitating. Even when they heal completely and cause no long-term physical impairment, burn injuries can have a significant psychological impact.
If you were badly burned in an incident that was not your fault, speak to a Sarasota burn injury lawyer. At the Law Offices of Joshua H. Rosen, our compassionate catastrophic injury attorneys provide personalized care for injured individuals and have a record of outstanding results.
Medical professionals classify burns according to how deeply they penetrate. First and second-degree burns affect only the outermost layers of skin and usually heal with first aid. Third-degree burns penetrate all layers of skin, fourth-degree burns infiltrate muscle and even bone, and fifth-degree burns can damage bone and destroy the vascular system.
Third, fourth, and fifth-degree burns require substantial medical intervention. Such severe injuries to the skin and underlying tissue cause the body to go into shock. Shock can deprive the brain and other organs of the blood and oxygen they need, leading to potential organ failure, brain damage, and sometimes death.
People with severe burns suffer excruciating pain. They may require extensive hospitalization and multiple surgeries, sometimes including amputation of affected limbs. The accident that caused the burn, the treatment, and the permanent scarring and function loss all cause devastating emotional trauma that may require medication and therapy.
Engaging a Sarasota burn injury attorney as soon as possible after the incident that caused your burn is wise. Our lawyers could:
Florida Statutes § 95.11 requires you to file a lawsuit within two years in most cases, and our attorneys can work to resolve your case before the deadline.
Various accidents can cause burns. Building fires can result from an individual’s carelessness, defects in a boiler or an electrical system, or shoddy construction. Malfunctioning appliances, such as pressure cookers and deep fryers, can cause burns.
Vehicle accidents can lead to burns if one of the vehicles catches fire. Sometimes motorcyclists and cyclists suffer burns in a crash when their body makes contact with a vehicle’s exhaust pipe.
When you seek compensation for an injury, you must prove that another party’s negligence caused it. To prove negligence, you must have evidence that the injury would not have occurred if another party had used reasonable care. A Sarasota attorney with experience handling burn injury cases could locate and present persuasive evidence that supports your compensation claim.
Most injury claims are paid by the responsible party’s insurer. Insurance companies are profit-driven, and they will use various strategies to limit the amount they pay. It is critical to have capable legal representation to ensure you receive fair compensation.
You are entitled to recoup your current and future losses, such as medical expenses and future healthcare treatment related to your burns. The responsible parties must compensate you for your lost income, reduced future earning capacity, and any incidental expenses you incurred due to your burns.
You are also entitled to pain and suffering damages for your physical pain, scarring, lost enjoyment of life, and emotional suffering. Our seasoned burn injury lawyers in Sarasota can explain how to document the changes in your quality of life to prove your pain and suffering damages.
Burns can have a significant impact on the rest of your life. When someone else is responsible, you deserve compensation for the harm you suffered.
Reach out to a Sarasota burn injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Joshua H. Rosen for dedicated client-centered legal services and help getting the compensation you deserve.
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