FORT LAUDERDALE BURN INJURY ATTORNEY

According to the American Burn Association, some of the most common causes for burn injuries include:

• Hot water or steam;
• Chemical exposure;
• Electrocution;
• House fires; and
• Workplace Injuries.

These burns injuries can range from mild to moderate burns that cause blisters to long-term burns that cause permanent scarring and disfigurement. The most severe burns may cause permanent nerve damage or loss of dexterity and may even result in amputation.

Some of the burn injury lawsuit claims our attorneys have handled in the past include:

• Automobile accidents;
• Home fires;
• Chemical spills;
• Electrical fires;
• Arson;
• Hot water and steam burns; and
• Wrongful death.

Once your attorney has determined that you have a valid burn injury claim, he or she may do the following to help bolster your claim:

• Review medical records and reports to evaluate the extent of your injuries and the costs associated with any necessary future medical procedures;
• Interview safety inspectors, electricians, or accident investigators to help establish the cause or causes of the accident;
• Gather and secure evidence such as fire department reports, police records, and photographs of the accident; and
• Use evidence to determine who may be held liable for your injuries.

If your case is successful, our burn injury attorneys in Fort Lauderdale may be able to recover compensation for the following damages that are available to burn injury survivors:

Economic Damages: Burn victims may be able to recover damages such as current and future medical bills and lost wages. In the case of severe injuries that make you unable to work or perform key functions of your job, you could recover damages for loss of earning capacity or diminished earning capacity.

Noneconomic Damages: Survivors of burn injuries may be awarded damages for the pain and suffering they have gone through. A victim may also be able to recover financial compensation in the case of disfigurement or amputation.

Punitive Damages: If your burn injury was the direct result of reckless conduct — such as a manufacturer selling a fire-prone product and placing consumers at risk — punitive damages may be awarded to discourage the person or company liable and others from engaging in that negligent behavior in the future.

Although past victories don't guarantee future results, our burn injury attorneys in Fort Lauderdale have successfully represented and recovered compensation for individuals who have suffered from injuries from house fires, workplace fires, and more.

If you or someone you love has sustained a serious burn injury, fill out our free, no-risk case evaluation form to learn more about how a Fort Lauderdale burn injury lawyer could help. You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more.