Burn victims are often left with severe physical and psychological trauma. Often classified as a catastrophic injury, people with these types of massive burns can face overwhelming medical bills, life-changing pain, lost wages, and psychological trauma. When a person or entity causes burn injuries due to negligence, the victim may seek compensation for these losses and other damages permitted under law.
Once you have sought immediate medical attention, it is important to contact a Jacoby and Meyers burn injury lawyer. Our team provides advocacy to help you navigate medical care, evaluate financial obligations, and pursue recovery for your pain and losses as allowed under the law.
Do I Still Need to Call a Burn Injury Lawyer if the Insurance Company Offers to Settle?
If you are burned in an accident, you may consider contacting a burn injury lawyer after seeking immediate medical attention. Many attorneys recommend speaking with counsel before providing a recorded statement to an insurance company.
Insurance companies evaluate claims based on their own internal criteria. Cases involving legal representation may involve additional documentation and negotiation regarding damages.
Some people believe hiring a burn injury lawyer will be costly. However, many personal injury matters are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning fees may depend on the outcome of the case. It is important to understand all fee arrangements during a consultation.
In addition to insurance companies, businesses, landlords, and property owners often have legal representation. Their attorneys may dispute liability or the value of damages. Working with a personal injury lawyer can help protect your rights and ensure your claim is properly evaluated under applicable law.
Most Common Trauma Causes Seen by Burn Injury Lawyers
Jacoby and Meyers has decades of experience representing burn injury victims. Our personal injury lawyers have handled cases involving individuals and entities alleged to have caused accidents resulting in serious burns. Some causes include, but are not limited to:
- Fire caused by faulty wiring in a dwelling
- Apartment building fire
- Lack of safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers and smoke detectors
- Chemical burns
- Car fire
- Public transportation fire
- Entertainment malfunctions (fireworks/pyrotechnics mishaps)
- Coming into contact with / falling onto hot surfaces
- Hot liquid or steam
- Radiation (tanning bed malfunction)
- Abuse
- Overexposure to the sun
- Electrical currents
- Medical treatment error
- Workplace accidents
- Product/appliance malfunction
- Explosions
Regardless of the cause, a California burn injury lawyer works to establish causation, evaluate liability, and build a case aimed at pursuing compensation available under the law.
Work With Burn Injury Lawyers Who Prioritize Your Wellness
Seeking recovery for your losses is important, but your health and quality of life remain a priority. At Jacoby & Meyers, our burn injury lawyers advocate for access to appropriate medical treatment and work to address the financial impact of medical expenses. Our team evaluates the broader picture of your recovery and remains involved throughout treatment and rehabilitation to protect your legal interests.
Treatments After a Burn Injury
Burn injury lawyers represent clients with a wide range of injuries. Some burns may damage tissue down to the bone and require amputation and prosthetics. Others may involve smaller areas but result in permanent scarring that causes physical pain and emotional distress.
Treatment depends on the type and severity of the burn.
First-degree burns
These are the least severe burns and usually involve redness and pain in the outer layer of skin (epidermis). Cooling the area with running water and applying burn cream or antibiotic ointment may help. Though considered minor, these burns can still cause pain and may require medication.
Second-degree burns
These burns affect both the epidermis and the dermis. They may result in redness, swelling, pain, and blistering. The risk of infection increases. Treatment may be similar to first-degree burns but often requires longer healing time and medical supervision.
Third-degree burns
Third-degree burns affect deeper tissues and may appear charred or blackened. Treatment can involve extensive medical care, including surgeries, skin grafts, reconstructive procedures, IV fluids, and antibiotics. In some cases, amputation may be necessary. Severe burn injuries may, in tragic circumstances, result in death, potentially giving rise to a wrongful death claim depending on the facts.
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Car Accidents and Burn Injuries in Los Angeles
Car accidents in Los Angeles can lead to serious burn injuries. Victims may be trapped in vehicles and exposed to fire or explosions following a collision.
Burn injuries range from minor to life-threatening and may result in scarring, nerve damage, or the need for skin grafts. Beyond physical injury, victims may experience emotional and psychological challenges related to the trauma and visible scarring.
Medical treatment, surgeries, rehabilitation, and specialized burn care can be costly. Long-term effects may impact both physical health and emotional well-being.
If you suffered burn injuries in a vehicle fire after a collision, our Los Angeles car accident lawyers can evaluate your case and explain your legal options. Our Los Angeles car accident lawyers assist clients throughout the legal process so they can focus on medical treatment and recovery. Client testimonials reflect individual experiences. Results vary based on the facts of each case.
Why Work with a Jacoby and Meyers Burn Injury Lawyer?
Jacoby and Meyers has more than 48 years of experience representing personal injury clients. We assist burn injury victims in documenting medical treatment and pursuing compensation for medical expenses, pain, suffering, and other losses permitted under law.
Our burn injury lawyers prepare and present claims for negotiation or litigation when appropriate. We remain available to clients throughout medical treatment and the legal process.
Contact Jacoby & Meyers for a free consultation to learn more about your rights and the legal options that may be available in your situation.
Michael Akiva is Managing Partner of Pre-Litigation of Jacoby & Meyers. Having started his career as an attorney at Latham & Watkins LLP, a prestigious, global corporate law firm, Michael quickly realized that representing big corporations was not for him. After leaving the firm, Michael dedicated himself to fighting for the rights of the injured. Education J.D. UCLA School of Law, Editor, UCLA Law Review B.S., Finance, University of Southern California, Magna cum laude