Burn Injury Attorney in Owensboro

Not all those suffering burn injuries have a legal case and qualify for compensation. However, if your injury is significant and occurred due to another party’s negligent or willful conduct, you could have a burn injury case. A personal injury claim entails the following elements:

• The defendant owed the plaintiff a “duty of care.”
• The defendant breached their duty.
• The breach caused the fire accident and injury.
• The plaintiff sustained damages such as medical bills.

Duty of care generally describes another party’s responsibility to avoid causing harm. For example, a landlord must ensure that an apartment is reasonably safe and free of hazardous conditions such as faulty electrical appliances. A breach of duty occurs when the defendant fails to uphold their duty, causing harm to another. A personal injury claim should make the plaintiff “whole” again and allow them to recover damages relating to the accident and injury. 

If you suffered a burn injury at work, your first step would be filing a workers’ compensation claim. However, consulting with our attorneys is always a good idea as there may be other avenues for recovering damages, such as a third-party lawsuit.

Getting what you deserve can be challenging without a strong advocate. In some cases, workers’ compensation claims are denied, and victims have to go through an arduous and complex appeals process to pursue their rightful benefits. 

Morgan & Morgan can offer you the personal attention you deserve, whether you were injured at work or elsewhere. We can fight a denied workers’ compensation claim on your behalf and identify other potential options for receiving a fair settlement, such as filing an insurance claim or lawsuit. 

The amount of time you have to file a lawsuit depends on the type of case you are bringing. However, as most burn injury claims are personal injury lawsuits, Kentucky Revised Statutes section 413.140(1)(a) determines that victims have one year to file a suit. The time starts running down on the day the incident and your injury occurred. A year can be very short, especially if you experienced a severe injury and spent weeks or months in hospital. Therefore, contacting an attorney as soon as possible can be crucial for protecting your right to seek damages from the responsible party.    

Discussing fees before hiring an attorney can be critical, as some charge hourly fees and upfront retainers. However, paying out-of-pocket attorney’s fees could leave you with thousands of dollars to pay whether you win or lose your case. 

Most personal injury attorneys work on “contingency,” which means you only pay attorney’s fees if and when you win and recover compensation. However, you may still be responsible for upfront legal fees such as court filing costs, expert witness fees, and others.

Morgan & Morgan never charges clients a dime upfront. We believe injured victims have enough on their plate and deserve the best legal representation regardless of their financial status. We only get paid when we win and recover compensation for you.

Victims who experience the trauma and pain of significant burn injuries should not have to struggle to get their due. Our Owensboro, KY burn injury lawyers can help victims in numerous ways, including:

• Arrange suitable medical care
• Help you learn about your legal rights
• Handle your burn injury claim from beginning to end
• Fight vigorously for what you deserve in a courtroom

We see firsthand the physical, emotional, and financial impact of fire injuries on victims and their families. When we take your case, you have America’s largest personal injury firm and an army of motivated and determined lawyers in your corner. Morgan & Morgan never settles for less because we want our clients to get the full value of their claim so they can move on with their lives. Get in touch with us today and determine your best next steps with a free case review.