WINTER PARK BURN INJURY ATTORNEY

Burn injuries can happen in many places, but a significant number occur in residential settings. According to the American Burn Association, many burn injuries happen in a person’s own home, where hazards like fires, faulty wiring, and unsafe appliances can put residents at risk. Renters may have additional protections when a landlord fails to maintain safe living conditions. If a landlord ignores important fire safety requirements, such as installing required smoke detectors or addressing dangerous electrical issues, their negligence may contribute to a serious burn injury.

Burn injuries can also occur in workplaces, especially when employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals, electrical hazards, or unsafe equipment. While workers’ compensation may provide benefits after a workplace injury, those benefits may not always cover the full impact of severe burn injuries. In some situations, an injured worker may have the option to pursue compensation from a third party, such as a property owner, subcontractor, or equipment manufacturer, if their negligence contributed to the injury. If you suffered a burn injury because of someone else’s actions, a Winter Park burn injury attorney can help you understand your legal options.

Minor to moderate burns can cause painful blisters, long-term or permanent scarring, and may leave the victim more at risk for infection during the healing process. More severe burns can cause permanent nerve damage, including loss of sensation and dexterity, may require extensive skin grafts, and may even necessitate amputation. Burns to the hands in particular can leave victims permanently disabled, while burns to the face, neck, arms, or legs can lead to a lifetime of disfigurement.

At Morgan & Morgan, our burn injury attorneys perform thorough investigations to determine whether or not you have a valid case. If you do, that investigation helps us build your case into one we can present to a judge or jury. Included in this process is:

• Gathering relevant evidence, such as fire department reports, photographs of the scene of the accident, and police reports;
• Interviewing eyewitnesses;
• Reviewing medical records and reports;
• Work with medical experts to evaluate the cost of your injury and of any potential future medical expenses; and

Work with safety inspectors and electricians to more firmly establish the cause of your injury.

This could all get used to build your case. Whether presenting to judge or jury, we can demonstrate what happened, what caused the burn, the severity of your injury, what your injury will require in the future, and how much compensation you should receive.

You shouldn’t have to face a burn injury alone. Another person’s negligence shouldn’t decide your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. At Morgan & Morgan, our team of attorneys stand ready to help you investigate your claim and maximize your chances of compensation. If you suffered a severe burn injury in Winter Park due to someone else’s carelessness, the burn injury attorneys at Morgan & Morgan may be able to help you recover the compensation you need. Fill out our free, no-obligation case evaluation form.