The consequences of a burn accident can be extremely serious and even life-threatening. That is why the team at Strong Law, an esteemed Oklahoma City burn injury lawyer, comprehends the grief that burns may provoke in both short and long terms. We understand first hand what it's like to experience this unfortunate ordeal so we are committed to helping you get through it with care and compassion.
Suffering from severe burns can have a life-altering impact, leading to long-term consequences that impede your ability to return to the same quality of living you had before. The road ahead becomes much more difficult as it often leads to additional health complications while trying heal.
Trust a Strong Law Burn Injury Lawyer with Your Case
We comprehend the distress that can be caused when you're burned due to somebody else’s negligence. Unfortunately, serious infections, skin grafts, scarring and physical rehabilitation are all knowledgeably possible outcomes of such an event. We understand how helpless this may feel but strive to assist in whatever way we can.
When you hire our Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City, Tacoma, Portland, and Salt Lake City. Call our burn injury attorney for a free consultation at 206-737-1421.
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Winning Your Burn Injury Case: Strategies for Acquiring an Optimal Settlement
If you’ve suffered a burn due to an accident, seeking financial restitution begins with demonstrating that another party acted negligently and caused your injuries. Fortunately, if the individual responsible is insured by a reputable company, it’s possible for them to admit fault and shift focus toward receiving compensation for medical bills, discomfort endured, and any other suffering endured. With this admission in place, working together with a burn injury lawyer can be instrumental in obtaining justice.
Yet, if the insurer does not accept liability for your burn injury, you and your attorney will have to start by proving who was responsible. When this is done successfully, then it’s time to focus on reaching a reasonable settlement from that entity and its insurance provider.
Establishing Legal Responsibility in a Burn Injury Claim
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, When it comes to duty of care, it’s your responsibility to demonstrate that the responsible party had a legal obligation to ensure you were safeguarded from potential harm. For example, if an employer failed to provide a secure work environment and neglected their responsibility by not eliminating the risk of uncontrolled fires – this is when you must prove they owed you a duty of care.
- Violation of duty of care, In order to establish a breach of the duty of care, both you and your attorney must demonstrate that the at-fault party failed to keep you secure due to an error made on their part.
- Cause of injuries, Demonstrating that your injuries were a result of the accident, rather than due to another cause, is necessary when trying to prove your case.
- Suffered damages, To receive compensation for damages, you must present evidence of financial loss resulting from your injuries. This may include medical bills, medication expenses, and any wages lost due to the injury.
To validate your case, our experienced Oklahoma City burn injury lawyer will carry out a thorough investigation of how you obtained the burns. This can include an examination of police reports, interviewing witnesses and viewing any video footage connected to the accident. If necessary, we are willing to employ experts in accident recreation to clearly demonstrate what happened. Discover today how our burn injury attorney can build an invincible claim for you! Give our team at Strong Law a call at 206-737-1421.
Our Oklahoma City Burn Injury Attorney Answers Your Most Frequently Asked Questions
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?
The amount of a burn injury settlement will strongly depend on the severity of the burns and just how careless or negligent the responsible party was in causing them. Depending on your circumstances, you may be awarded thousands of dollars for settling your case, while other cases could call for settlements with hundreds of thousands—or even more!
What kinds of accidents can lead to burn injury settlements?
From the workplace to car accidents, burn injuries are commonplace and result in a variety of claims. Furthermore, defective products or an improperly installed gas line could also be at fault for causing harm; as such these cases often lead to further inquiry and potentially legal action.
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?
The statute of limitations for filing a burn injury claim in Oklahoma is two years from the date of the accident. This means that if you do not file a claim within two years from the date of the accident, you may lose your right to compensation.
It is essential to seek medical attention immediately after a burn injury and contact an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Your lawyer will evaluate your case and help you file a claim within the given time frame.
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Rehabbing Your 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.
Handling a Burn Injury Can Be an Incredibly Frustrating Experience
On a seemingly commonplace working day, tragedy can strike without warning. Equipment failure might cause a fire to erupt or toxic substances to spill out of nowhere, and with that you are suddenly living in an alternate world – one fraught with hospital visits, the possibility of disfigurement and physical pain for days on end. This is how quickly your environment can be altered due to workplace hazards.
Accidents are unavoidable, and they can leave even those who were not at fault in a difficult bind. This is especially true when the other party’s insurance company disputes your account of events or claims that your injuries aren’t as severe as you’ve stated. In these situations, it’s only natural to feel powerless – like there’s nothing you can do to fight back against such unjust accusations.
If the insurance company of the party at fault adamantly refuses to provide you with a just settlement for your burn injuries, we will continue standing in solidarity and fight for what you are entitled to. We will stay devoted towards obtaining justice by any means necessary – even if that requires taking legal action! For a free review of your case, contact our Oklahoma City burn injury lawyer at Strong Law at 206-737-1421 as soon as possible.
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 Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City, 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 206-737-1421.
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Determine the extent of damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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If negotiations fail, proceed to court where legal arguments and evidence are presented before a judge or jury for a final decision.
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What Is the Value of My Case?
The value of an injury case depends upon many factors related to the extent of your injuries and any other losses associated with your claim. You may have medical bills, lost income, costs associated with pain and suffering, among other possible damages. To learn the possible value of your case, contact the team at Strong Law. In a free case evaluation, we’ll let you know how much your case may be worth.
What Are Your Hours?
Strong Law is open five days a week between 9am and 5pm. In addition, we offer after hours return calls, weekend calls, and online chat.
What Kinds Of Cases Are Personal Injury?
Call us to know for sure, but a good rule of thumb is when an “accident” that happened to you because of the acts of or misdeeds of another party. Examples are: Auto accidents; motorcycle accidents; semi-truck accidents; wrongful death; medical malpractice; slip, trip and fall; boating accidents, faulty equipment, nursing home abuse; and many others.
Will I Be Charged To Consult Or Talk With You?
No, not ever. Strong Law is a contingency personal injury firm offering specialized experience along with access when you need it. Our goal is to gain the best settlement and provide comfort in the process, so easy access to us is part of our best practices.
What Does Contingency Mean?
Contingency in a legal matter means an expense to the client based on the outcome of a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty. Said another way, Strong Law gets paid only if your case settles.
Can You Give Me An Assessment Of My Case?
Absolutely. While we cannot guarantee anything, nor do we imply a settlement, our willingness to take your case (and do it on contingency) is our voice that we feel your case has strong merit. After speaking with you, we can provide a merit assessment over the phone. However, we caution that accepting your case does not promise anything, your outcome is reflected in the law firm you choose.
What Should I Do If I’m Having Problems, Like Their Insurance Company Is Calling Me?
Always secure an attorney first. If you sign up with Strong Law now, you can advise their insurance company that you have representation and give them our name and contact information. From that time forward, they should not be contacting you again; it’s the law. If you do not sign with an attorney, like Strong Law, you will need to speak with them and represent yourself to resolve your injury. We strongly urge against this; insurance companies are skilled at ensuring their best interests over yours.
What Are Common Reasons For Insurance Injury Denials?
Make sure you receive medical treatment as soon as possible after an accident, otherwise insurance may argue your pain is from an unrelated incident.Insurance companies will be going out of their way to find some proof that the accident was your fault. Don’t be intimidated.If you have preexisting medical conditions that make you more likely to suffer an injury, it is not uncommon for insurance agencies to deny claims based on this.
How Long Does A Case Take To Settle?
It depends on many factors like medical care, future needs, evidence, proof of liability, and many others. Some cases take months while others can last a couple years. Ultimately, our goal is to represent you and what is going to be best for you in the long run.
Why Can Cases Last Years?
Because the law dictates it. There are many layers to make sure the insurance companies treat you with optimal care. For example, there will be time spent for medical treatments you might need. There is time to gather the needed medical reports and discover any long term impacts this injury will have on your life today and into the future. There is time for the other side to review our demands, research, and respond as well. It can feel like a long time, but we follow the law and strategize for the best benefit to you. We are with you the whole time.
