Lake City Burn Injuries Lawyer
Burns are very serious injuries, and there are only a few types, such as a first-degree burn, that are considered minor. Accident victims who sustain a burn will likely feel the physical, psychological, and financial impacts of the injury for years. So, too, will their family as they try to help the accident victim recover.
Our Lake City burn injury attorneys know the challenges you are facing after suffering from this type of very serious injury and are dedicated to helping you claim the compensation you deserve afterward.
Call Meldon Law today for a free consultation.
Damages We Can Help Recover in a Burn Injury Claim in Lake City
Your potential damages depend on the specifics of your case, but could include any or all of the following:
- Medical care, such as emergency treatment, ambulance transportation, skin graft surgeries, cosmetic surgeries, reconstructive surgeries, prescription medications, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and any ongoing care
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity if your injuries require you to move to part-time, get a lower-paying job, or retire
- Any miscellaneous out-of-pocket expenses related to the accident or your injuries
- Pain and suffering, both physical and emotional
- Anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and humiliation
- Lost enjoyment of life
Burn injuries can also be fatal. If you lost a loved one due to a burn injury, you are likely feeling lost with no idea how you’ll cover your new expenses or make ends meet. You are likely also not up to handling a legal action, but you don’t need to be. Our team will manage your wrongful death claim from start to finish. We’ll establish negligence and identify all your damages. This could include:
- Medical expenses
- Funeral and burial costs
- Lost financial support and services
- Pain and suffering
- Lost companionship and protection
- Lost guidance and instruction
Why You Want Meldon Law’s Burn Injury Attorneys on Your Side
Any attorney can handle an injury case. But a burn injury is often more complex. Liability can be difficult to establish, as can the current and future damages. However, our team is up to it. We’ve handled all types of catastrophic injury cases, including first-, second-, and third-degree burn injuries.
We have over 50 years of experience helping Floridians through difficult times. We have spent this time building our skills, knowledge, and experience.
But we aren’t just personal injury lawyers. We are advocates for our neighbors throughout Florida.
We ensure our clients are informed about both their cases and how to handle injury cases in the future. We have many different resources, including blogs, consumer guides, books, and a weekly legal talk radio show. We also ensure the insurance company doesn’t do anything to take advantage of our clients. Our reputation precedes us; insurers and their attorneys know we’re a force to be reckoned with.
Learn more about what the Meldon Law burn injury attorneys can do for you today.
Filing a Claim for Burn Injuries
Just as with any other type of injury you may suffer due to someone else’s negligent actions, you may be able to file a claim for financial compensation after a burn injury. To be successful with your claim, you must prove another party was to blame for your accident. You must also prove the act of negligence was the cause of the burn and that you sustained damages, or losses, as a result.
Proving these elements of any personal injury case is never easy, particularly after you have suffered an injury as serious as a second-degree or third-degree burn. The other side may argue that you caused your burn, so you cannot claim the damages you deserve. Collecting evidence to prove your case is also extremely difficult when you are trying to recover from such serious injuries.
If you need to file a claim to pursue financial compensation, it is always recommended that you work with a Lake City burn injuries lawyer who can help ensure a positive outcome with your claim.
Can I Recover Compensation if I Contributed to the Accident?
You can recover compensation if you contributed to the accident or your injuries, but you must share no more than 50% of the responsibility.
It’s also important to note that your percentage of fault will decrease your available compensation. For example, if you share 30% of the fault for the accident, you can recover 70% of the final award. If your final award was $200,000, you would be able to recover $140,000.
Can I Afford Legal Help in Lake City?
Yes. Our team knows how expensive it can seem to get legal help. That’s why we handle cases on a contingency-fee basis. You pay no upfront fees and only pay for our help if we win. We will discuss our fees before you sign a contract so there’s never any unpleasant surprises.
There is no risk when you enlist our help.
Understanding the Common Causes of Burn Injuries
Burn injuries are often the result of serious accidents.
- During a crash involving two or more motor vehicles, gas tanks may explode, resulting in a fire that causes an accident victim to sustain a very serious burn injury.
- Dangerous conditions on a premises, such as faulty wiring, can also cause a fire that results in serious burn injuries. If the staff members at a childcare or daycare center do not properly supervise the children in their care, they may touch a hot stove or otherwise burn themselves.
Severe burn injuries are not only very costly to treat, but the necessary medical procedures are extremely expensive and can take years to complete. Skin grafts, surgeries, and rehabilitation, such as physical therapy, can result in months, or even years, of medical treatment.
Permanent scarring, amputation, disfigurement, and permanent damage to the nerves are just some of the ramifications you may face after a burn injury. Sometimes, accident victims never make a full recovery.
Get Help from Our Lake City Burn Injury Lawyers Today
Your focus should be on recovering from your injuries, not on managing a case. That’s where we come in. Our law firm manages every aspect of your case; you focus on your injuries, yourself, and your case.
Call Meldon Law today for a free consultation. Remember, you pay nothing until we recover compensation for you.
