Burn Injury Lawyers in California

Burn injuries hold the potential to do more than cause pain and scarring. Severe burns can lead to a lifetime need for medical treatment, partial or total disability, death, and ongoing pain in the patients. With the help of a burn injury attorney in California, victims and their families can get the compensation they need and deserve. 

Burn victims face a long road to recovery. From physical and mental recovery to the stress of proving their claim to recover financial damages, it’s not a road to walk alone. A burn injury attorney in CA can make a positive difference during the fight. 

Understanding the Common Causes of Burn Injuries

While burn injuries can happen in many ways, they are often classified by a category that explains the origination. These categories are:

• Electrical burns. An electrical burn happens when something of an electrical nature harms a person and causes a burn. For example, if someone is injured because of an electrical issue, even if they aren’t an electrician, this would be an electrical burn.
• Chemical burns. A chemical burn occurs when someone is burned because of their exposure or use of chemicals. If someone throws acid on a victim and a burn occurs, that is a chemical burn. If someone works with chemicals and sustains some type of burn injury, that is a chemical burn. For example, people who work with bleach and other caustic cleaning substances face a risk of chemical burns. Many chemicals can result in a burn of this nature and damage the patient’s epidermis. 
• Thermal burns. A thermal burn is caused by an actual heat source. For example, scalding hot water or oil causes damage to the victim. Steam and actual fire can cause thermal burns.
• Radiation. Radiation burns are caused by UV light. This could be a burn from the sun or even while receiving radiation treatment if negligence was somehow involved. While it is common for radiation treatment to cause mild burns or redness, they may also happen as a result of negligence.

Securing Compensation for Burn Injury Sufferers

Securing compensation for burn injury patients is vital. Getting the right care is crucial for the best possible recovery. Some of the compensation that burn injury victims may be entitled to receive include:

• Medical expenses. Many burn injuries require ongoing medical treatment. The cost depends on the severity of the burns and other injuries incurred because of the burn. 
• Lost wages and income. From time off work for recovery to the potential of no longer working in the same job or industry.
• Emotional distress. Patients living with burn injuries often exhibit signs of emotional distress. They may be entitled to compensation because of it.
• Loss of enjoyment. Many patients cannot participate in their regular life, let alone their favorite activities. They may be eligible to receive compensation due to their loss of enjoyment.
• Disfigurement and scarring. If a burn injury victim has disfigurement or scarring, they may receive financial compensation because of it. Many scars and other disfigurements caused by burns can result in dealing with pain for the rest of their lives. They may also suffer mentally because of their change in appearance.
• Pain and suffering. Some patients experience ongoing pain and suffering, both mentally and physically. Those who do may be entitled to receive compensation. While this is non-economic damage, it’s often very helpful for victims because they’re able to pursue treatment.

The amount of financial damage that may be inflicted on the victim depends on many factors. One such factor is ongoing complications and the need for future medical assistance.

Ongoing Complications and Treatment

The need for ongoing treatment and the development of complications is based on the severity of the burn injuries.

With second and third-degree burns, it isn’t just the top level of skin, known as the epidermis, that gets injured. The dermis, which is the second layer of skin, is impacted by these. Additionally, a third-degree burn may also damage the fat layer underneath the skin.

Complications and treatment may include:

• Amputation;
• Scarring and disfigurement;
• Neuropathy;
• Loss of mobility;
• Increased risk of infection due to the burn.

Pursuing Justice for Burn Injury Victims

The California burn injury attorneys of Kermani LLP are dedicated to pursuing financial and legal justice for their clients. The team helps clients by:

• Preserving and securing evidence;
• Communicating with the insurance company and any other defendants on behalf of clients;
• Reviewing and completing legal and insurance-related documents;
• Developing the right legal strategies to support the claim;
• Negotiating on behalf of clients;
• Diligently pursuing fair financial compensation if a trial is necessary.

The objective of Kermani LLP’s burn injury lawyers in California is to act as an advocate to protect and represent clients while preserving their legal rights.

Navigating the Process of Filing a Burn Injury Claim

Handling the process of filing this type of claim first depends on how the burn occurred. For example, a burn caused by a person’s negligence and a burn that is caused by premises liability such as faulty wiring have different steps. However, they all start with proving negligence. The overall process of these claims includes:

1. Getting emergency help. 
2. Reaching the insurance company to start a claim. 
3. Attend all appointments so that documentation is established related to the care plan for the injuries. 
4. Schedule a consultation with a burn injury lawyer in CA. 

Why Choose Kermani LLP for Your Burn Injury Claim

Kermani LLP is a team of trial-tested burn injury attorneys in California. With experience and dedication, the legal team provides individualized attention to each burn injury victim and their case. The objective is to obtain fair financial compensation for each client based on the facts of their case.

Kermani LLP provides zealous legal representation on a contingency fee basis. This means that burn injury victims and their families pay nothing upfront. If Kermani LLP is unable to settle or litigate the claim successfully, clients owe nothing.

Contact Kermani LLP for Expert Burn Injury Legal Assistance

Get started on your burn injury claim now. Schedule your free consultation with a California burn injury lawyer now!