If you are involved in an accident, a burn is one of the worst injuries you can suffer. Burns leave disfiguring scars, can limit your mobility, and can have lethal consequences if you are burned on the hands or face. If you have accidentally suffered a burn caused by fire, chemicals, or electricity, you need legal support from an experienced York burn injury lawyer.
At Clark & Howell, we want to see you recover the compensation you deserve. We help our clients get payment for their medical bills and lost wages after their burn injuries. If your accident resulted in thermal, chemical, or electrical burns, you may need extensive medical care. Our experienced personal injury attorneys are here to help you get the justice you need and recover from your injuries.
Contact our office today to make an appointment for a free and confidential consultation. We do not get paid until we win or settle your case.
A burn is any injury to the skin that damages the epidermis or dermis, which are the top layers of the skin. Severe burn injuries can penetrate the fat and muscle layers. First-degree burns involve the top layer of skin, such as sunburn, whereas fourth-degree or full-thickness burns penetrate to the bone. Most people think of burns from heat or fire, but burns can have many other causes, including:
The depth and size of the burn affect your recovery time, as does your age. Babies, for example, can suffer life-threatening sunburn. Burns to the hands or face can be serious and potentially life-threatening, no matter what the cause. You should always seek a physician’s advice after a chemical burn because the chemicals can impact more than just the skin. If you sustained a burn injury as a result of someone else’s negligence or carelessness, a York lawyer could help you seek compensation.
At Clark & Howell, our attorneys help victims of unintentional burn injuries in York. When you are involved in an accident, at-fault insurance laws mean that the party responsible for the accident pays for your injuries. If the accident happened at a place of business, you will need to file a claim with the company’s insurer for compensation.
In a personal injury case involving burns, compensation may include economic damages, such as medical bills, surgery and rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and loss of income. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and disfigurement or loss of motion. Surviving family members can sue for wrongful death and the impact on a personal relationship, such as loss of emotional support, companionship, or intimacy.
If your case involves especially egregious or malicious conduct, we could request punitive (or exemplary) damages. Courts only award these damages if we can show the defendant behaved in a particularly reckless manner or demonstrated clear disregard for safety or rights. Proving malicious conduct may require additional evidence and expert witnesses.
Burn injuries can leave you with permanent physical and emotional scars. You may need months or even years of surgery and rehabilitation to recover from your injuries. A York burn injury lawyer at Clark & Howell could help you file your personal injury claim and work with you to get the settlement you need to recover from your injuries.
Our legal team knows that you may not have the time or energy to negotiate with insurance companies and their attorneys. Clark & Howell works on a contingency fee basis. That means you do not pay until we settle or win your case. Contact us to make an appointment for a case review today.
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