Burn Injury Lawyer

Injuries suffered in a burn accident are extremely serious and life threatening. As a trusted Boise burn injury lawyer, the team at Strong Law knows the pain and suffering burns can cause, both in the immediate aftermath of the accident and well into the future.

These injuries can have long-lasting ramifications that leave you unable to enjoy the same quality of life you had prior to the accident. While you are trying to heal, severe burns can lead to additional health problems that result in a far rougher road ahead.

Trust Our Burn Injury Lawyer with Your Case

We understand how frustrating it can be to suffer burns when you didn’t do anything wrong. Instead, others may have. It may be that the negligence of another person or of a company left you with an injury that can lead to skin grafts, serious infections, scarring, and extensive physical therapy.

When you hire our Boise burn injury lawyer, count on our team to work tirelessly to give you the best chance at reaching the fairest possible settlement. We will protect your rights to seek damages for your medical bills, pain, suffering, lost wages, and reduction in quality of life. Strong Law operates offices in the cities of Boise, Tacoma, Portland, and Salt Lake City. Call our burn injury attorney for a free consultation at 206-741-1053.

How to Win a Settlement in a Burn Injury Case

 

When you suffer a burn in some sort of accident, the process of trying to win a financial judgment starts with proving that another party behaved in a negligent manner, leading to your injuries. Sometimes, the insurance company representing the responsible party will admit fault on the part of its client. This means you and your burn injury lawyer can focus on obtaining compensation for your medical bills, pain, and suffering.

However, if the insurer disputes how the accident occurred and exactly who is at fault, the situation changes. You and your burn injury attorney will need to first prove which party created the negligent situation. Once you can show who caused your injuries, then you can focus on trying to receive a fair settlement offer from that entity and its liability insurance company.

Proving Liability in a Burn Injury Case

To show that a particular party should be held liable for your burns, you need to show that four different elements occurred, including:

  • Duty of care, where you must prove that the liable party owed you a duty of care. They should have maintained conditions that would have protected you from the possibility of harm, such as if your employer should have provided a safer work environment for you by eliminating the possibility of out-of-control fires.
  • Violation of duty of care, where you and your lawyer must show that the negligent party did not keep you safe because of a mistake it made.
  • Cause of injuries, where you need to show that you suffered injuries directly because of the accident, not because of some other reason.
  • Suffered damages, where you must show that you had some sort of financial loss related to your injuries, including items like medical care costs, prescription costs, and lost wages.

To prove that these elements exist in your case, our skilled Boise burn injury lawyer will investigate how you suffered your injuries. This can involve studying police reports, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing any video of the scene. Should we need to hire accident recreation experts to show how the accident occurred, we will take this step. Find out how our burn injury attorney can build your case. Give our team at Strong Law a call at 206-741-1053.

Common Questions That Clients Ask Our Boise Burn Injury Lawyer

Here are some common questions victims of burns have before they file a personal injury claim.

  • How much is a typical burn injury settlement amount?

    A burn injury settlement really depends on the severity of the burns and the level of negligence of the party at fault for your injuries. Some cases may settle for several thousands of dollars, while others can settle for hundreds of thousands of dollars or more.

  • What kinds of accidents can lead to burn injury settlements?

    Workplace accidents and car accidents are among the most common situations that lead to the filing of burn injury claims. A malfunctioning product or an unsafe installation of a gas line or a gas cooking appliance could lead to a burn injury case, too.

  • Can you file a claim for first degree burns?

    Because first degree burns are the least serious types of burns, it can be tougher to win a settlement for this type of burn injury, but it is not impossible. The circumstances in the accident will play a role in whether a case is possible.

  • Can you file a lawsuit for chemical burns?

    Absolutely. A burn injury claim can involve any kind of skin burn. A burn may occur because of a fire or because someone on a jobsite or at your home made an error that exposed your skin to dangerous chemicals.

  • How long do I have to file a claim in my burn accident?

    According to Idaho state law, victims have a two-year statute of limitations to start the process of filing a personal injury claim. Our burn injury lawyers will help your case stay on track, meeting all filing deadlines.

Our Boise Burn Injury Attorney Understands How Frustrating a Burn Injury Can Be

 

You may be doing your job like any other day at the worksite. Suddenly, a piece of equipment fails, creating a fire or a chemical spill out of nowhere. Just like that, your world has changed, potentially forever, as you now face a long hospital stay, potential disfigurement, and ongoing pain.

You did not do anything wrong, yet you are suffering. This can lead to feelings of helplessness, especially if the insurance company for the negligent party disputes your side of the story. Perhaps the insurer is arguing that your injuries are not as serious as you claim.

If the insurance company for the negligent party refuses to come to a fair settlement amount for your burn injury, we will fight for your right to receive the compensation you deserve. We will remain on your side, even if that requires taking the case to court. For a free review of your case, contact our Boise burn injury lawyer at Strong Law at 206-741-1053 as soon as possible.

Rehabilitating from Burn Injuries

 

Although burn injuries themselves can involve intense pain, rehabilitating from them can involve significant pain too, according to Mayo Clinic. Some of the treatments you may have to undergo after suffering a serious burn injury include:

  • Cleaning the wound, where wounds require washing and cleaning to remove any debris and to attempt to prevent the formation of dangerous infections.
  • Dressing the wound, where doctors and nurses will bandage the damaged skin, creating pain during application and removal of the dressings.
  • Skin grafts, where doctors may perform surgery, repositioning healthy skin from other areas of your body to replace damaged skin from the burns.
  • Plastic surgery, where doctors may need to perform reconstructive surgery on damaged parts of the victim’s body, attempting to reduce the effects of scarring from the burns and to return freedom of movement to joints affected.
  • Physical therapy, where therapists will help victims attempt to regain their full range of motion in limbs where burns occurred, which can include stretching the healing skin and improving the performance of joints with scarring.
  • Help with feeding and breathing, where people with burns inside the throat from inhaling smoke may need tubes inserted in the throat, which can cause pain and discomfort.

It is common for people who suffer burn injuries to need large amounts of medication to manage the pain, both from the wounds and from physical therapy. Having such a high level of pain in this type of accident allows you and our burn injury attorney to seek a larger pain and suffering settlement than with some other kinds of cases.

Attorney Jed Strong

Attorney Jed StrongJed Strong is the founder of Strong Law. He knows that accident injuries can be devastating to individuals and families, so he does everything in his power to ensure his clients recover every bit of compensation they deserve. Prior to representing accident victims, Jed worked for GEICO insurance company as one of its in-house attorneys – representing the insurance companies. After learning the inner workings of insurance companies, he quit and began representing accident victims. [ Attorney Bio ]

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    Our Burn Injury Lawyers Will Work Tirelessly on Your Behalf

    We Work on a Contingency Fee Basis

    Some burn injury cases represent extremely complex situations that will require a lot of time on the part of your Boise burn injury attorney. This causes some potential clients to worry about how they will be able to afford hiring a qualified attorney.

    Understand that in burn injury cases, our law firm does not charge any fees ahead of time. Instead, our fees for representing you will be a percentage of the final settlement in the case. If we are unable to obtain a financial settlement for you, we do not receive any payment.

    We also will not force you to accept a quick settlement. Settling fast may not be in your best interest, especially if your injuries are slow to heal and your pain is lingering. We do not want to settle your burn injury case until doctors diagnose your full health outlook. You will have the final call on whether to accept a negotiated settlement.

    Contact Our Burn Injury Attorney Strong Law for a Free Consultation Today

    As a trustworthy Boise burn injury lawyer, you can count on Strong Law to give you the highest level of service. Our team is ready to begin working on your case as soon as you choose to hire us.

    We operate offices in Boise, Tacoma, Portland, and Salt Lake City, representing clients in three different states. For a free consultation regarding your personal injury case, contact us today at 206-741-1053.