Palm Beach Gardens Burn Injury Lawyer
Burn injuries are among the most painful, scarring, and emotionally traumatic events that a person can experience. In serious burn cases, a person may require skin grafts and long-term rehabilitation. And in the most severe cases, burn injuries can lead to death.
When a burn injury is the result of someone else’s negligent or willful act, the victim has the right to demand compensation under Florida law. The Palm Beach Gardens burn injury lawyers at Steinberg Law represent clients whose lives have been forever changed due to thoughtless and reckless acts of others. We can review your case, negotiate a potential settlement on your behalf, and if necessary take the wrongdoers to court through a personal injury lawsuit.
The Different Degrees of Burn Injuries
Burn injuries occur in a number of different ways. Some are caused by motor vehicle accidents. Others are the result of fire or a chemical explosion. You can even get a serious burn injury from a defective consumer product. However the injury occurs, it is important to understand how medical professionals categorize and deal with burns.
There are four recognized categories of burn injuries:
- 1st degree burns — These are the least severe burn injuries where only the outermost layer of skin is burned. Typically, these injuries only produce temporary redness or swelling and do not require medical attention.
- 2nd degree burns — This is where both the outermost layer and the dermis layer are burned. Second-degree burns often produce blistering and scarring and can permanently change a person’s skin color.
- 3rd degree burns — This is when the outer two layers of skin and their nerve endings are destroyed. Third-degree burns can turn the skin black or white and commonly require surgical skin grafts.
- 4th degree burns — These are life-threatening burn injuries that affect not just skin but also muscle, bone, and even internal organs.
It is not uncommon for the costs of treating burn injuries to reach six–or even seven–figures. Keep in mind, such costs are not just about emergency treatment or skin grafts. Third- and fourth-degree burn cases usually require extensive reconstruction surgery followed by months of therapy and rehabilitation. During this time, a victim will likely be unable to return to their job or even perform basic daily activities without assistance.
The negligent party who placed the burn victim in this position can be required to pay for all of these damages and more. In addition to medical bills and other measurable out-of-pocket expenses, Florida law enables burn victims to seek compensation for their ongoing pain and suffering and the emotional trauma of potentially living with permanent scarring and disfigurement.
Contact Steinberg Law Today
Based on the circumstances leading up to a burn injury there may be a number of potential defendants, including a negligent driver, a careless property owner, or even an employer who failed to maintain safe conditions at a job site. Our Palm Beach Gardens burn injury lawyers can help you sift through all of the evidence and come up with a plan to secure the compensation you deserve. Contact Steinberg Law today to schedule a consultation.
