Burn injuries are some of the most devastating injuries a person can experience. After a burn accident, victims may be left with trauma that involves crippling medical bills, loss of wages, and pain and suffering. If you or someone you love has been affected by a severe burn, turn to Shaevitz & Shaevitz as your premier Queens burn injury lawyer. With over 65 years of experience handling cases for clients like you, we can represent your interests and advocate for fair compensation.
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Common Burn Injuries
Burns occur for any number of reasons, depending on where you were at the time and the type of burn.
Heat or thermal burns (also known as scalds) are one of the most common types. Flames, car fires, steam, and even hot surfaces like a stove can cause these injuries, which vary in severity.- Electrical burns are typically from power lines, outlets, or faulty wiring. The severity of the burn, of course, depends on the voltage, with lightning strikes being the rarest and one of the most dangerous.
- Chemical burns are a result of harsh substances like bleach or battery acid. Most commonly, these are accidentally spilled or consumed and require immediate medical attention.
- Inhalation burns come from inhaling toxic fumes like carbon monoxide or smoke from a house fire. These burns affect your respiratory system, potentially leading to throat swelling or lung complications.
Depending on the severity of your burns, you may face life-long consequences that affect your appearance or ability to function.
Burn Injury Cases a Queens Lawyer Handles
Burn injuries range from first to fourth degree.
First and second-degree burns are most commonly found among boiling water, light steam, and sunburn victims. These affect your skin, but typically only the first few layers.
Third and fourth-degree burn victims should always seek immediate medical attention, as failure to do so may have permanent effects. Fourth-degree burns are the most life-threatening, reaching beyond the skin to affect muscles, tendons, ligaments, or even bones. If you are unsure which type of burn you are experiencing, seek medical advice.
While burn accidents can happen to anyone at any time, some injuries may be a result of someone else’s negligence. Common cases we see for burn injury accidents are:
- Electrical accidents on the job or at home
- Defective manufacturing
- Scalding pipes and water tanks
- Car accident fires
- Workplace injuries for factory or construction workers
- Accidental fires in an apartment or a home
If any of these accidents have resulted in your injury, and you believe someone else may be even partially at fault, contact a burn injury lawyer. Not only will we be able to determine if you have a case, but we’ll also help you through the legal process and protect your compensation!
How a Burn Injury Lawyer Helps After Your Accident
After a burn accident, contact a Queens burn injury lawyer like those at Shaevitz & Shaevitz!
We will assess your case, determine what your injuries may be worth, and ensure that you file any necessary claims within the statute of limitations (typically around 3 years).
Then, we will collect information to build your case and represent your interests. Evidence such as medical records, traffic camera footage, and witness statements is important to the foundation of your case. With this information, we can then determine who is at fault for your injuries.
Proving negligence depends on proving a person’s (or company’s) duty of care towards you. Once we determine that they have a responsibility for your safety and that they breached that duty, resulting in your injury, you will then be eligible for compensation.
However, that compensation will depend on the severity of your burns and whether you hold any responsibility for your injuries. New York State is a comparative fault state, meaning that even if you’re partially at fault, you’re still eligible to receive compensation if the other party is at fault, but at a reduced amount.
Turn to Trusted Queens Burn Injury Lawyers Like Shaevitz & Shaevitz
Burn injuries can leave you and your loved ones struggling after an accident. Medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering all add up, leaving you with out-of-pocket costs. But with the help of a Queens burn injury lawyer, you can get fair compensation for your injuries.
Book a free consultation today to learn what your burn accident case may be worth.
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