Experienced Burn Injury
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Experienced Burn Injury Attorneys in Jacksonville

Serving Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach and Clients throughout Florida

Burn injuries can be one of the most devastating and costly injuries anyone could sustain. Those who survive a burn injury could have scars for the rest of their lives.

If you or a loved one has suffered burns in an accident, you deserve compensation for those injuries and the costs you have encountered because of them.

Types of Burn Injuries and the Causes

Burns have many categories, which are indexed by the severity of the burn and the percentage of the person’s body that was burned.

In some cases, the burns are so severe that the flesh has been removed and all that remains are bones.

Even minor burns run a high risk for infection and complications, which is why these are one of the most costly injuries anyone could encounter.

The different types of burn injuries that may occur include the following:

• Burns from Explosions – These can include vehicle, toxic waste, factory, or product explosions.
• Electrical Burns – These are caused by faulty wiring or improper use of an electrical component and can include fatal electrocutions.
• Thermal Burns – These occur when the skin comes into direct contact with heat or objects that are extremely hot.
• Chemical Burns – These are caused by caustic chemicals, detergents, etc.
• Scalding Burns – These occur when a person’s skin comes into contact with extremely hot water, liquid or steam, resulting in a burn.

Regardless of the type of injury, you should contact a personal injury attorney for your burn. With the right representation, you may be compensated for your injuries.

It is the responsibility of the negligent party to pay for your injury, but they can only be held accountable if you contact an attorney and file your claim.

Work-Related Burn Injuries

Some job sites increase the likelihood an individual will suffer from a burn injury. For example, construction sites, roofers, truck drivers transporting flammable materials, and even cooks all have a higher risk for work-related burn injuries than other industries.

Some of the most serious work-related burns occur when an employee is trapped in a structure, in equipment, or under a piece of equipment.

Employers must provide their staff with safe work environments.  Therefore, if an employee is burned on the job, it is the responsibility of the employer and their workers’ compensation insurance to cover that employee’s losses.

Compensation for Your Burn Injury

As a burn victim, you can be compensated for the losses and damages associated with your burn injury. These damages can include emotional, financial, and physical harm.

But, the only way to guarantee you will get the compensation you deserve is to hire a personal injury lawyer who is experienced in burn injury cases.

Just some of the things you can get compensation for include:

• Expenses for your medical treatment of burns
• Expenses for nursing care
• Plastic surgery expenses
• Physical therapy
• Skin grafts
• Psychological treatments
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning capacity
• Mental anguish
• Emotional and/or physical suffering
• Loss of companionship
• Funeral costs or burial expenses (if a wrongful death occurs)
• Medication costs

Determining Liability in a Burn Injury Case

The most important component of a burn injury case is proving liability and negligence. Claims can be brought against a single individual, multiple individuals, or companies  – depending on the case.

Some people who may be held responsible for your injuries include:

• Employers
• Property owners
• Manufacturers or distributors of faulty products
• Carmakers
• Daycare providers, babysitters, or school workers
• Drivers
• Service professionals

Choose an Aggressive Burn Injury Attorney Today

If you or a loved one has been injured in a burn accident, the most important step is to contact a medical professional at a hospital or visit a specialized burn center for treatment. Then, contact a burn injury lawyer in Jacksonville today.

The team at Hardesty, Tyde, Green & Ashton, P.A. wants to help you with your case. We know what you are going through, and we know you have questions.  We have handled many different types of burn cases. Our personal injury lawyers are here for you and ready to help you file your claim.

Call us now to schedule a free consultation. There is no obligation to hire us after your consultation, and we can give you guidance on your case. Schedule your appointment at (904) 414-4906 now.