Burn Injury Attorney in Indianapolis

A fire can be an unexpected and frightening event leaving you in physical and emotional pain. However, if another is responsible for causing the fire, negligently or deliberately, staying calm and taking steps to protect your legal rights can be crucial. Your best next steps can include:

• Following your medical treatment plan diligently
• Gathering evidence of the other party’s negligence
• Writing down what happened
• Making a list of witnesses
• Contacting a burn injury lawyer in Indianapolis for assistance. 

The time immediately after the accident can be critical for recovering evidence. However, your focus should be on healing rather than handling insurance companies and navigating legal issues. Therefore, contacting an attorney at Morgan & Morgan as soon as possible to gather evidence and build your case can be beneficial if you want to hold the at-fault party legally accountable. 

Since every burn injury claim is unique, there is no average timeline. However, most personal injury claims settle out of court. Your burn injury claim may be resolved in a few short weeks without litigation. However, if you have considerable damages and liability is unclear, your case may go to trial and take a year or longer to conclude. 

The more complex your case is, the longer it can take. It is important to note that you do have some control over the time it takes to settle your claim, as you will accept or reject the settlement offers for your burn injury. 

If you only suffered minor injuries and could get all your costs covered by an insurance company or the at-fault party, you may not need an attorney. However, if you or a loved one suffered significant injuries, you should consult with an attorney as soon as possible to determine your next best steps, as you may be owed compensation. 

Our firm’s qualified burn injury attorneys can help you in numerous ways, including handling the insurance company to ensure you are not getting pushed into a lowball settlement offer. An attorney can also determine all liable parties, as you may have several avenues for pursuing compensation. An experienced attorney will work tirelessly for maximum recovery while you will be free to concentrate on healing from your injuries. 

If your landlord was cutting corners, and you got injured in a house fire as a result, you could have legal recourse. There can be many other circumstances when a house fire may be caused by someone else’s negligence, for example, due to defective appliances, faulty wiring, or arson. 

Morgan & Morgan’s burn injury attorneys know where to find evidence for negligence. We work with investigators who can analyze your fire comprehensively and determine who is responsible. 

According to Indiana Code section 34-11-2-4, burn injury victims generally have two years to file a lawsuit and pursue compensation. The time starts to run down on the day of the injury. However, the timing of your suit will also depend on your specific circumstances and the extent of your recovery. 

In some cases, it can be advantageous to wait to file a lawsuit until you have reached maximum medical recovery. If you experienced a burns injury, contact an attorney as soon as possible to determine your next best steps and the best timing for a lawsuit. 

Morgan & Morgan understand how devastating and life-changing severe burn injuries can be for individuals and their families. While no amount of compensation can turn back the time, receiving a fair settlement can provide you and your family with the means to pay for medical bills, rehabilitation therapies, and other expenses. 

Fighting a lawsuit to get your due can be exhausting, overwhelming, and time-consuming. However, you do not have to go through this alone. We want you to have the best legal representation possible and fight hard for the victims of fires, explosions, and accidents in Indianapolis. If someone else’s negligent or willful conduct caused your injuries, we can leave no stone unturned in holding them accountable. Our fee is free until we win and you receive compensation. 

Get started with getting justice today and contact Morgan & Morgan for a free consultation.