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What Are My Next Best Steps After Suffering a Burn Injury in Deland?
Taking steps to protect your rights can be critical when you are injured in an incident or accident due to another’s fault. Consider taking the following actions:
- Take pictures of the accident scene and your injuries
- Collect contact details of eyewitnesses
- Seek medical advice immediately
- Follow your doctor’s advice and treatment plan
- Write down what exactly happened
- Start a journal about your recovery process
- Contact a Morgan & Morgan burn injury attorney
If your injuries prevent you from taking steps to protect yourself, ask friends and family members to help. An attorney from our firm can also assist with some essential tasks and help to protect your legal rights comprehensively.
How Are Burn Injuries Classified?
Burns are classified according to degrees, depending on the depth and severity of the injury.
First-Degree Burns
First-degree burns affect the outer skin layer and generally do not need medical treatment. Although first-degree burns can be uncomfortable, the skin damage is superficial.
Second-Degree Burns
Second-degree burns involve the outer and deeper layer of skin and will normally need medical treatment. A second-degree burn may include swelling and blisters and can be extremely painful.
Third-Degree Burns
A third-degree burn affects several layers of skin, including the deepest layer. A third-degree burn destroys nerve endings and can cause swelling. The burn may look charred, black, yellow, or white.
Fourth-Degree Burns
Fourth-degree burns are usually catastrophic injuries and can cause permanent scarring, nerve damage, and other significant complications. The most severe burns involve the outer and innermost layers of skin and can permanently damage nerves, muscles, and even bone.
Do I Need a Lawyer for My Burn Injury Claim?
If you or a loved one suffered a significant burn injury due to another’s reckless or careless conduct, consider getting skilled legal representation on your side to fight for what you deserve. Haggling with an insurance company or the responsible party can be extremely exhausting, especially if you are still recovering. An attorney can offer a shoulder to lean on, handle all legal aspects of your case, and leave you room to heal. Our Deland burn injury lawyers can:
- Calculate your damages comprehensively.
- Handle all the paperwork for your case.
- File a lawsuit against the liable party.
- Present your case strongly at trial.
- Fight for maximum possible compensation on your behalf.
You do not have to handle a complicated claim or lawsuit on your own. Morgan & Morgan wants burn victims to have the best legal representation possible, so they can recover what they need. We want you to be able to pay your healthcare bills and look forward to the future without having to worry about financial hardship.
When Should I File a Burn Injury Lawsuit in Deland?
The amount of available time can depend on the type of claim you intend to file. For example, if you want to file a personal injury lawsuit, you generally have four years as per Florida Statute § 95.11. However, if your loved one passed away from their burn injuries, you only have two years to file a wrongful death claim in Deland. Consulting an attorney as soon as possible can be critical as some exceptions could shorten or lengthen the time you have available to file a lawsuit in Florida.
How Much Does a Burn Injury Attorney Cost?
Most personal injury attorneys work with a contingency agreement. With contingency, you usually do not have to pay any attorney’s fees upfront, and your lawyer only gets paid when they win the case. However, ensure to discuss fees before hiring a lawyer. Some attorneys work on contingency but will charge clients out-of-pocket legal costs such as:
- Court filing expenses
- Expert witness fees
- Mailing costs
- Transcription fees
These miscellaneous expenses can become burdensome in complex cases such as fire accidents.
Morgan & Morgan believes that burn victims should not have to worry about any upfront costs. You pay nothing out of your own pocket when we take your case. We only get paid if and when we win, and you receive damages.
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We know just how debilitating and excruciating burn injuries can be, as we see such cases frequently in our practice. In addition to the pain and suffering from a burn injury, we also see that victims often face unprecedented upheaval in their private lives and career.
Let us help to lighten the burden. Our motivated Deland burn injury lawyers are waiting to hear from you. Contact Morgan & Morgan today for a free consultation to determine whether we could help you get compensated.