Burn injuries are devastating and the most painful injuries one can suffer in San Diego, or anywhere else. The American Burn Association (ABA) revealed that there are over 1.1 million burn injuries, on average, across the nation requiring medical treatment annually.
An estimated 50,000 require hospitalization, 20,000 have about 25% of their body surface burned, and 4,500 succumb to their burn injuries.
Ehline Law and our San Diego burn injury attorneys have over 15 years of experience helping burn injury victims across San Diego. We understand the extensive surgery and medical attention burn victims require, which affects their work, financial status, and personal lives.
Our attorneys are deeply committed to helping you walk through this challenging period and get the medical and legal help you require for your injuries. Contact us now to learn more about your rights as a burn injury victim following the burn accident.
Many different types of burns can occur at home, on a commercial property, or at work, and some of these include:
There is different severity of burns that can affect the victims’ lives, and these include the following:
Severe burn injuries, such as fourth-degree burns, may require amputation to save the victim’s life.
Under California law, individuals who suffer burn injuries due to another’s negligence have two years to pursue legal action in civil court to recover compensation for the damages.
Injured victims must prove the following critical elements of a negligence claim to prove their case successfully:
An experienced San Diego burn injury attorney can help you understand these and establish the four critical elements of a negligence claim.
There are many ways a person may suffer burn injuries, and in some cases, there may be more than one party liable for the accident.
The following are some examples of parties who could be responsible for burn injuries:
Due to advancements in medical treatment for burn injuries, the majority of burn injury victims survive. However, these treatments can be costly, with many burn injury cases crossing the $100,000 range.
Besides medical costs, there are other financial losses a victim can incur. A victim may take months to return to work, and in some cases, they might not be able to go back, resulting in lost income.
The damages a burn victim may recover depends on the nature and severity of the injuries and how it affects their life. Each case is unique and should be litigated differently.
Generally, burn victims in San Diego can pursue compensatory damages, including economic and non-economic damages.
A burn victim needs to discuss their case with an experienced San Diego burn injury lawyer who would better assess the damages they can recover.
It is difficult to estimate the average burn injury settlement, as many cases are undisclosed settlements while others have unique aspects.
However, several factors may affect the value of your case, and these include:
Severe burns can lead to serious damage to the victim. They may require skin grafting, multiple surgeries, medications, and sometimes life-long treatment. These can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Skilled San Diego burn injury attorneys understand how to get maximum compensation for burn injuries that can cover your medical bills, lost wages, and future needs.
Ehline Law and our San Diego burn injuries can take care of the legal matters while you focus on your treatment and recovery.
We will help file the burn injury lawsuit in the relevant court, handle the legal process and documentation, gather evidence, and deal with the insurance company.
A severe burn injury can cause the victim to fall into depression from the permanent scarring and disfigurement, leading them to withdraw socially, further affecting their life.
Our San Diego burn injury attorneys understand the pain and troubles a victim goes through, which is why we work closely with our clients to build a strong trial-ready case and convey your story in a compelling way.
If there is a disagreement over the settlement, we are not afraid to take your case to trial and get you the compensation you deserve.
If you suffered a serious burn injury due to another’s negligence, contact us at (833) LETS-SUE for a free consultation with our San Diego burn injury lawyers, as you may be eligible for compensation.
Michael Ehline
Michael Ehline is an inactive U.S. Marine and world famous legal historian. Michael helped draft the Cruise Ship Safety Act and has won some of the largest motorcycle accident settlements in U.S. History. Together with his legal team, Michael and the Ehline Law Firm collect damages on behalf of clients. We pride ourselves in being available to answer your most pressing and difficult questions 24/7. We are proud sponsors of the Paul Ehline Memorial Motorcycle Ride, and a a Service Disabled Veteran Operated Business. (SDVOB.) We are ready to fight.
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