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Burn Injuries can be serious or even catastrophic
According to the CDC, Each year in the United States, 1.1 million burn injuries require medical attention. Approximately 4,500 of these people die, and up to 10,000 people in the United States die every year of burn-related infections.
Serious burn injuries are among the most painful, life-changing, and devastating injuries a person can sustain. Depending on the degree of the burns, serious scarring and disfigurement can require multiple surgeries and the resulting disfigurement may be permanent. Burns often require hospitalization, surgery, and sometimes long-term inpatient care. Burn injuries can also cause serious emotional trauma requiring extensive therapy, and a burn victim is often left with permanent physical and emotional scarring.
If you have been seriously injured in a burn injury accident, you may be entitled to substantial compensation.
We are The San Francisco and Bay Area Burn Injury Lawyers who will fight for you every step of the way
If you or a loved one are seriously injured in a burn injury accident, we are the San Francisco Personal Injury and Accident lawyers you can count on to protect your best interests. The burn injury lawyer you choose to represent you in a burn injury case can make a substantial difference in maximizing the value and success of your case.
Choosing the right lawyer is crucial, and experience matters. The Hassell Law Group is consistently ranked among the best accident and personal injury lawyers in San Francisco and The Bay Area, having won numerous professional awards and accolades. With an undefeated record at trial and over 85 years of combined legal experience, we are experts in resolving personal injury claims in our clients’ favor.
We are top-level negotiators and highly skilled trial lawyers who will demand the maximum compensation available for our clients. We have helped burn injury victims get the compensation they deserve and are entitled to, let us help you.
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Let our skilled legal team identify all of the negligent parties that played a role in causing your burn accident injuries, and hold them fully accountable. When you choose The Hassell Law Group, the insurance companies handling your burn injury claim will know you mean business.
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What is a Burn Injury?
If you have been exposed to heat, electricity, certain chemicals, radiation, or even freezing temperatures your body tissue can get damaged. Tissue can be damaged to the point that it dies. This type of damage is called a burn injury. Burn injuries can range anywhere from relatively minor injuries, having only a superficial effect on the tissue, to severe or even catastrophic injuries, possibly damaging muscle, bone, and other bodily organs.
The 5 Different Types of Burn Injuries
The type of burn injury you have depends on what caused it, as well as how severely your skin and other organs have been hurt. There a 5 common causes of burn injuries.
Common Causes of Burns
Thermal burns from fires and open flames are one of the most common reasons that people get burned, but there are many other causes. They include:
- Thermal burns:Â Touching any very hot object or flame raises the temperature of your skin to the point that your skin cells begin dying. Very hot metals, scalding liquids, and flames all-cause thermal burns. Steam can also cause thermal burns.
- Chemical burns:Â Acids, chemical solvents, and other chemicals that touch your skin may cause a serious chemical burn.
- Electrical burns:Â If any part of your body comes into contact with an electrical current, you can get an electrical burn.
- Radiation burns:Â Sources of radiation, such as X-rays or radiation therapy to treat cancer, can cause Radiation Burns.
- Cold burns. Also known as frostbite, Cold burns cause damage to your skin by freezing it. You can get frostbite by being outside in freezing temperatures. It can also happen when your skin comes into direct contact with something very cold for a prolonged period of time.
The 4 Degrees of Burn Injuries Determine Severity
Burn injuries are medically diagnosed based on their severity. The higher the degree the more severe the burn injury. You should seek medical treatment immediately for any burn injury.
First-Degree Burn:Â These burns affect only the outer layer of your skin. The skin may be red and painful, but you won’t have any blisters. Long-term damage from First Degree burns is rare.
Second-Degree Burn: In this type of burn, the top layer of your skin as well the dermis (the layer underneath) has been damaged. Your skin may be red, swollen, and may look shiny and wet. Second-degree burns cause blisters, and the burn will be painful when touched. Second-Degree Burns may leave permanent scarring.
Third-Degree Burn: Also known as a “full-thickness burn,” Third-degree burns destroy two full layers of your skin, and may cause nerve damage. Instead of turning red, your skin may appear black, brown, white, or yellow. It may not be painful because this type of burn damages nerve endings. Third-Degree burns may require multiple surgeries and skin grafts.
Fourth-Degree Burn: The deepest and most severe of burns. Fourth-Degree Burns are potentially life-threatening. Fourth-Degree Burns destroy all layers of your skin, as well as your bones, muscles, and tendons.
The degree of burn you have may change if the damage to your skin continues to spread and the injury becomes deeper. Burn injuries may also lead to additional medical complications which include infections and bone and joint problems.
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Types of Accidents Which Commonly Cause Burn Injuries
Burn injuries can occur under a wide range of circumstances. These are some of the most common causes of Burn Injuries:
- Motor Vehicle Accidents Resulting In Fire
- House Fires
- Explosions
- Construction Accidents
- Industrial Machinery Accidents
- Defective Products
- Hazardous Conditions on Premises
- Electrical Appliances
- Radiation Exposure
Who is liable for my burn injuries?
Under California law, any negligent party who contributes to the accident that causes your burn injury can be held responsible for the resulting damages. If you have sustained a burn injury in an accident, you may have a legal case against anyone whose negligence caused or contributed to you getting hurt. This can include:
- Motor Vehicle owners and operators
- Building or property owners
- Contractors or construction site operators
- Government agencies
- Utility Companies
- Commercial enterprises
- Public Transit agencies
- Manufacturers of defective products
We obtain maximum compensation for burn injury accident victims
The Hassell Law Group will seek to hold all negligent parties responsible and fully accountable for the burn injuries you sustained, including seeking maximum damages for your pain, suffering, and trauma. Burn injury victims can seek compensation in Burn injury cases for damages including:
- Current and future medical bills
- Rehabilitation costs
- Current and future wage loss
- Pain and suffering, emotional distress
- Compensation for disability or disfigurement
- Loss of earning capacity
- Loss of consortium for your spouse
- Compensation for damage to your personal property
- Psychological trauma requiring treatment
What is California’s Statute of Limitations in a burn injury case?
California’s statute of limitations in burn injury cases is two years. This means that burn injury victims must settle their claim or file their lawsuit within two years from the date that the injury occurred. To obtain the best possible result in your case, we suggest filing a claim as close to the date of the incident as possible.
What should I do after I have been injured in a Burn Injury Accident?
If you have been injured in a burn injury accident or if a loved one has died as a result of such an accident, you or your family may be entitled to substantial compensation and damages. Let The Hassell Law Group will fight to get the maximum compensation you deserve. Call us now at (415) 334-4111 for a free consultation.
The San Francisco Burn Injury attorneys at The Hassell Law Group are experts in personal injury and premises liability law and know how to recover damages for people who are injured by the fault of others. You may be entitled to substantial compensation. Don’t settle for less than your case is worth.
The Hassell Law Group has an undefeated record at trial and a longstanding reputation of obtaining top results for our clients.Â
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These are the 5 important steps to take immediately after a Burn injury Accident has occurred:
- Get immediate medical attention. Medical treatment is your first priority. Dial 911 and request that paramedics be dispatched to the scene. Get seen right away at a hospital or other medical facility and provide a detailed description of all your injuries.
- Gather evidence, witness names, and witness contact information. Witnesses and other evidence including photos of your injuries, burned, bloody, and damaged clothing strengthen your case and help prove liability. Do not wash or throw away and ripped, bloody, or damaged clothing as they are key pieces of evidence in your case.
- Report the incident to the Police and the property owner without delay, or make sure the report is made as soon as possible after the accident occurred. It is central to your claim. Dial 911 and summon the Police to the scene. Request that a Police Report be filed. Make note of the responding officer’s name and badge number.
- Contact an experienced burn injury lawyer. Experienced lawyers will conduct a thorough investigation of the circumstances surrounding your burn injuries and take steps to strengthen your claim, protect your legal rights, and position your case for the best outcome.
- Do not discuss the accident with anyone other than your lawyer. Refer all parties who contact you regarding the accident directly to your lawyer.
The general information provided on this website should not be considered legal advice, and does not constitute legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult directly with an attorney. If you contact us by telephone, email, letter, or by contact form submission through this website, please note that such communication does not create or constitute an attorney client relationship. We cannot act as your attorney until we are hired as your attorney by a formal written agreement.