Burn Injuries
Recovering from a fire accident is traumatic and full of questions about what to do next. Our experienced attorneys have been helping burn victims for decades and can help find out who is at fault so that you can worry about what’s more important – getting better.
Dealing with a Burn Injury
Burn injuries can be devastating for victims and their loved ones. Having worked with so many burn victims and their families, our firm is fully aware of the tremendous physical and emotional trauma that often lasts years beyond the initial injury. Tragically, life will never be the same for some victims. Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna, Ruffier & Sos, LLP is dedicated to helping burn victims and their families earn the compensation they deserve.
Burn Injury Statistics
The American Burn Association (ABA) states that roughly 450,000 Americans each year seek medical attention for burn injuries. The majority of these incidences occur in the home, accounting for up to 85 percent of injuries. Nearly half of these injuries are caused by flames. Other sources include scalding from hot liquids or steam, as well as burns from chemicals, electrical sources, and contact with hot surfaces. Sadly, the ABA reports that more than 3,000 burn injury deaths occur each year in the United States.
How We Handle Burn Injury Cases
We know firsthand how devastating burn injuries can be. Depending on the severity, victims must endure excruciating pain. Mounting medical bills add financial stress to an already difficult time. That is why our firm focuses on obtaining compensation for the pain and suffering that burn victims and their families are experiencing today, but also in the future. We want to help Orlando burn injury victims find justice.
Elements of a Burn Lawsuit
A burn injury lawsuit is complex. In order to win compensation for victims, the case needs to show strong evidence that the injuries were caused by the negligence or malice of another party. From an unexpected gas can explosion at home to a chemical burn from improper safety practices at work, we work to ensure that our clients are legally protected.
Start Building Your Case
Filing a burn injury lawsuit is extremely time-sensitive. As time passes, crucial evidence will be lost or experience decay. This makes it more difficult to build a sound, thorough case. This is why we urge burn victims and their loved ones to call an experienced burn injury lawyer as soon as possible. Call us today at 888-726-6735 to schedule a free consultation, during which we’ll discuss your legal rights and immediately begin to build your case. We work hard for our clients to ensure that they get what they deserve.