(864) 582-0416 Burns are one of the leading causes of injuries and deaths in the United States. Sometimes these burns are the result of unfortunate accidents. At other times, however, the carelessness or recklessness of another party causes burn injuries.
If you or a loved one has been burned in an accident because of another party’s negligence, you may be able to pursue damages in a catastrophic injury lawsuit. To get answers about your case, reach out to our experienced Greenville burn injury lawyer at Holland & Usry today for a FREE case review.
Burn injuries can occur in many ways. Everyone is familiar with some of the most common causes of burns, such as contact with a hot surface or an open flame, or kitchen mishaps involving scalding liquids or hot grease. Other types of burns can also be extremely damaging, such as electrical burns, which can happen when you receive an electrical shock or lightning strikes you, and chemical burns, such as those caused by contact with a strongly acidic or basic compound. Depending on the source of the injury, it’s possible to suffer from multiple types of burns at once.
In addition to your burn injuries, you may also have lung or respiratory damage from smoke inhalation. If an accident caused your burns, you may also be dealing with injuries such as cuts, lacerations, bruises, and broken bones. Such issues can complicate your treatment and require longer hospital stays.
Our Greenville lawyer can create arguments for damages based on the severity of the burn injuries, the expected medical care, and other recovery expenses.
Burns are typically classified as first-degree, second-degree, or third-degree. The most serious burns may even get a rare fourth-degree classification. The severity of the burn depends on a combination of factors, including the size, depth, and location of the wound, as well as any additional injuries, such as broken bones or cuts. The age of the victim and the cause of the trauma can also affect how the burn is rated.
Depending on the severity and location of the burn, recovery may require extensive medical attention. Immediately following the accident, during the acute recovery phase, you may have to stay in the hospital, often at a specialized burn center. These centers offer specialized services, such as bandaging, wound care, infection management, and skin grafting.
Even after you’re ready to leave the hospital, your burns may still require specialized care. You may have to move to a skilled nursing facility or another inpatient rehabilitation facility, especially if the burns affected your face or hands. When you do return home, you may still have to visit outpatient facilities for further therapies or treatments, such as occupational, speech, or physical therapy. All these treatments could leave you with thousands of dollars in medical bills and other expenses, and you may also be anticipating future costs.
A Greenville burn injury attorney can help you pursue compensation, including workers compensation if you get burned at work, for your medical bills, lost wages, and long-term care needs, while also holding the responsible party accountable for your injuries.
If you’ve got large medical bills and are facing a long recovery after a burn accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you deserve help to get the compensation you need. Filing a personal injury lawsuit may seem overwhelming, but an experienced Greenville burn injury lawyer can make the process easier.
At Holland & Usry, we understand how to guide burn victims like you through the legal process. We’re with you through every step of the process, whether you’re considering filing a lawsuit, considering a settlement offer, or need help to deal with insurance claims. Contact our office today for a FREE case review.
