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Burns are one of the most serious types of injuries a person can sustain and can cause drastic, life-altering complications. If you have suffered a serious burn injury due to another’s negligence, contact the attorneys at Lichtenstein Law Group PLC. Burn injuries can change your life, and you deserve an opportunity to recover your losses. Our Charlottesville burn injury attorneys can help you file a claim for financial compensation so you can pay for your medical bills and have money to rebuild your life.
Contact us today to speak to a burn injury lawyer in Charlottesville. The consultation is free, and we don’t get paid unless we recover compensation for you.
Burns occur when heat or stress damages the skin’s protein and cellular membranes, causing skin cells to die.
Medical professionals divide burn injuries into degrees that represent their severity. Higher-degree burns are more severe and are more likely to cause permanent or fatal damage.
Burn treatment depends on the nature and severity of the burn. For minor, first-degree burns, treatment might include ointments and OTC anti-inflammatory medications, such as Tylenol. Deep second-degree burns will require antibacterial ointments and bandages to prevent infection. Third-degree and fourth-degree burns may require extensive skin grafts and reconstructive surgery. Severe burn victims often have to get multiple rounds of surgery to manage the initial burn injuries and manage mobility-impairing scar tissue that forms later.
Some of the most common causes of burn injuries we encounter in Charlottesville include:
Burn injuries are among the most painful types of injuries a person can sustain and often have permanent, debilitating effects. Burn wounds usually form thick, shiny scars that can restrict mobility and impact sensitivity, especially on the face, neck, arms, and chest. Burning skin also produces several toxins that cause short and long-term organ damage.
The long-term functional impact of burns can negatively affect your ability to earn a living, and many burn victims with disfiguring injuries develop depression and anxiety due to their appearance. Many develop post-traumatic stress disorder as they think about and experience the pain of the injury event.
It depends on the root cause of the injury. If the burn occurred due to dangerous conditions on a property, such as faulty electrical wiring or appliances, you may be able to hold the property owner responsible for injuries. If a dangerous or defective consumer product, such as a gas grill, caused your injuries, you could potentially sue the company to pay for your injuries. If your burn accident occurred because of unsafe conditions at work, your employer may be liable for paying damages.
Ultimately, determining liability is a matter of tracing the causal chain of events leading to burn injuries. A Charlottesville burn injury attorney will investigate your claim to find out which party or parties are responsible and hold them accountable for paying for your injuries.
Severe burns are a type of catastrophic injury that can result in permanent disfigurement or loss of bodily functioning. Treating a catastrophic injury like a burn can be very expensive, but a settlement can help you recover the following financial compensation for your losses.
According to Code of Virginia 8.01-243, the statute of limitations allows the same amount of time to file a lawsuit for burn injury cases as for other personal injury claims — two years from the date of the injury. If two years elapse before you file your case, you will lose your chance to recover financial compensation for your injuries in court.
The deadline typically starts from the date of the injury, but Virginia will extend the deadline if the victim is mentally incapacitated or under 18 at the time of the accident. Your Charlottesville burn injury lawyer will determine whether any extension is possible in your case.
Our attorneys at Lichtenstein Law Group PLC have nearly one hundred years of collective experience practicing personal injury law. We have the skills, resources, and knowledge to protect our clients’ interests and well-being against those who would do them harm. Burn injuries can drastically change your life and create enormous financial pressure between treatment and being unable to work. A personal injury attorney from our firm can help recover your losses so you have the money and peace of mind to recover and rebuild your life.
Contact us online or call today for a free, no-obligation case consultation with a burn injury lawyer in Charlottesville.
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