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Burn injuries are not only excruciatingly painful but can also lead to significant financial burdens due to medical expenses, loss of income, and long-term rehabilitation needs. Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC firmly believes that the negligent parties must pay for the damages they’ve caused you.
Our firm operates on a contingency basis, meaning you won’t owe us anything unless we win your case. This approach allows you to focus on your recovery without the stress of upfront legal fees. If you’ve suffered a burn injury in Gastonia, NC, call us for a free consultation. Let our Dallas personal injury lawyers help you through this challenging time and work towards the compensation you deserve.
Burn Injuries Can Require Extensive Medical Care
Burn injuries can arise from a myriad of accidents, such as:
- Domestic accidents
- Occupational or workplace accidents
- Vehicular accidents
Doctors classify burns into one of four degrees. The degrees represent the severity of the injury, the extent of damaged tissue, and the care required to treat it:
- First-degree burns affect the epidermis. Symptoms include redness, minor inflammation, and pain. They usually heal within a week without long-term damage, and home care often suffices for treatment, including cool water, aloe vera, and over-the-counter pain relief.
- Second-degree burns damage both the epidermis and the dermis, leading to swelling, blistering, and severe pain. Treatment may involve antibiotic creams to prevent infection, bandaging, and, in some cases, skin grafting. Recovery can take weeks or longer, depending on the burn’s severity.
- Third-degree burns affect the epidermis, dermis, and deeper tissues. They may cause white or blackened, charred skin that feels numb due to nerve damage. These burns require immediate medical attention, often including surgery, skin grafts, and specialized care in a burn center to manage pain, prevent infection, and recover function as much as possible.
- Fourth-degree burns affect all layers of the skin, underlying fat, muscle, and bone. The appearance can include charred skin or a translucent white color, and because of the extensive damage to nerve endings, the victim may not feel pain in the affected area. Treatment often involves a combination of surgeries, including skin grafts and reconstructive procedures. Fourth-degree burns also mean a higher risk of complications, such as infections and blood loss.
Due to the catastrophic nature of these injuries, victims could also require mental and emotional counseling. As an accident victim, you have a right to compensation for the medical care of your burn injuries. Our catastrophic injury lawyers in Dallas can help you recover the compensation you and your family need so that you may heal from your wounds.
We Will Identify the Liable Party to Your Burn Injury
Establishing liability in burn injury cases revolves around proving negligence, which is fundamental to securing compensation. The process demands a thorough collection and analysis of evidence to demonstrate that the defendant’s actions or inactions directly caused the injury. Critical evidence includes:
- Medical records
- Eyewitness testimonies
- Accident reports
- Expert testimonies
- Photos or videos of the scene and injuries
Our burn injury attorneys in Dallas can interpret the evidence we find in your case and establish a causal link between the defendant’s negligence and your injuries. Demonstrating negligence involves showing a duty of care was breached, directly leading to your burn injury.
Call Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC today. Our team is standing by to provide you with a free case review. Our team can investigate your accident, determine your losses, and negotiate with the insurers for fair compensation.
Your Compensation Is More than Medical Bills
In burn injury cases, victims are entitled to pursue both economic and non-economic damages to compensate for their losses and suffering. These damages cover a range of losses, such as:
- Lost wages: Income lost due to the inability to work during recovery.
- Loss of earning capacity: Future income lost if the injury prevents you from returning to the same level of work.
- Rehabilitation costs: Expenses for physical and occupational therapy.
- Home or vehicle modifications: Costs for adjustments needed to accommodate a disability caused by the burn injuries.
- Pain and suffering: Compensation for the physical pain and anguish you experienced due to the injury.
- Loss of enjoyment of life: Impacts on your ability to enjoy hobbies and daily activities.
- Disfigurement and scarring: Compensation for the physical and psychological effects of permanent changes in your appearance.
- Emotional distress: Includes anxiety, depression, and trauma resulting from the accident and its aftermath.
These categories aim to address the full scope of your losses, both tangible and intangible, ensuring a comprehensive approach to recovery and compensation.
Act Soon Before North Carolina’s Statutory Deadline Passes
North Carolina imposes a three-year deadline for filing personal injury lawsuits, per N.C. Gen. Stat. §1-52. This legal deadline plays a significant role in shaping the dynamics of negotiation and the pursuit of compensation. It serves as a critical marker for both victims and their legal teams to formulate and execute their strategies for securing just recompense.
In negotiations, this deadline is often used as leverage against the insurance companies. If a settlement that addresses all your losses cannot be reached, our legal team is prepared to take your case to court and argue for your compensation there. Be warned, though, that delaying beyond this deadline could completely bar you from claiming damages through the court system.
Choose Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC to Manage Your Dallas Burn Injury Case
Our firm is deeply committed to representing burn injury victims with a level of compassion and understanding that acknowledges the profound impact such injuries have on their lives. We recognize the physical, emotional, and financial toll these injuries can inflict, and our legal team is focused on providing personalized, empathetic legal support throughout the process. With a steadfast commitment to securing just compensation, we leverage our knowledge and resources to advocate for your rights and interests.
If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, we encourage you to reach out to us for a free case review. Let a Dallas burn injury attorney from our team help you with this challenging journey with the care and dedication you deserve.
