Call Us Today When a burn injury victim is forced to pay for the cost of an accident, it adds an additional layer of stress for the victim and the family. When you or a loved one are involved in a burn accident due to someone else’s negligence, you need a legal firm that will fight to protect your rights.
The damages from a burn injury involve more than physical pain. The victims can also suffer psychological distress, emotional trauma, lifelong stigma, and disfigurement. When the recklessness of another person affects your life in such a way, you deserve to be compensated.
The Captiva burn injury attorneys of Viles and Beckman understand the struggle of injury victims and will fight to pursue the maximum compensation possible through negotiation or legal action.
Recovering the Maximum Compensation for Burn Injury Victims Is Our Primary Goal
There is no amount of money that can undo the damage that has been done to a burn victim. However, the losses you have suffered deserve to be compensated. You should not have to pay for the injuries you have endured because of the negligent or reckless actions of another party.
A burn injury lawyer will first determine if the grounds for a lawsuit exist by reviewing the details of your claim. We perform a comprehensive review of all the details surrounding your case to pinpoint the cause and identify sources of liability.
Ensuring that all the right liable parties are held to account can make a profound impact on the amount you are able to recover. Further, while the cause of the accident may seem apparent, liability isn’t always clear.
A Captiva burn injury lawyer can defend you against allegations of liability against you.
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I’m Not Certain I Can Afford a Lawyer. How Much does It Cost to Hire a Burn Injury Attorney in Captiva?
Our firm works on a contingency fee basis as many personal injury lawyers do. This means that no money is paid for our services until we win your case or recover money on your behalf through a settlement.
This enables the accident victim to obtain legal services without further financial stress during an already difficult time and allows the lawyers to be able to work. When you work with a burn injury lawyer, you are hiring someone who is invested in fighting to get you the best financial outcome possible.Attorneys absorb the upfront costs associated with the legal process of handling a claim and agree to accept a percentage of the settlement or award as their payment. This can range from 33-45% depending on the firm and the nature of the claim.
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What Damages Can I Collect in a Burn Injury Lawsuit?
The compensation you receive will depend on the specifics of your case, the severity of your injuries, and in most cases, the availability of the defendant’s financial resources and insurance policy limits.
Many burn injuries require hundreds of thousands of dollars to treat and a lifetime of care with repeated hospital visits. A lawyer in Captiva who has experience with burn victim cases will know to calculate and include these future costs in the damages request.
You may be able to recover damages for losses related to the burn injury if the court rules in your favor or if the lawyer can negotiate a favorable settlement. These damages can include:
Medical Costs
Expenses for medical treatment can be astronomical for a burn victim. These damages include ambulance, hospitalization, imaging, reconstructive surgeries, skin grafts, treatment for secondary infection, prescriptions, and other applicable medical costs.
Future Medical Costs
Repeat hospital visits, multiple surgeries, or infections are probable when a burn injury happens. These expenses will be forecasted and accounted for in your damage request. Other expenses can include rehabilitative costs, medical and mobility devices, or home care for disabilities due to the injury.
Lost Wages
Loss of income due to treatment and recovery, plus the loss of future earning potential when the burns are so severe that you cannot return to work.
Pain and Suffering
This is compensation for the amount of pain you suffered and the length of time it takes to return you to the best health medically possible with regard to your injuries. The amount of pain and suffering recovery is usually based on the severity of the injuries and is generally the largest part of a settlement or award package
Scarring and Disfigurement
Considerations usually include the assessments of scarring, permanent disfigurement, loss of limbs, or loss of hearing or eyesight.
Other damages are frequently assessed and may include loss of consortium, emotional pain and suffering, loss of benefits, or psychological damage due to the accident.
Punitive Damages
If extreme circumstances or gross negligence are a factor in your burn injuries, punitive damages may be awarded. These damages are meant to send a message to punish the liable party for their intentional disregard of hazards they perpetrated.
Punitive damages are often assessed to large companies who ignore the safety of many people in favor of profits.
An example would be a chemical company that releases toxic fumes without following safety protocols or a restaurant that frequently injures customers by serving extremely overheated coffee.
Click To ContactHow do I Know if I Should Consult a Burn Injury Lawyer?
If your burn injury is significant and you believe it was caused by negligence, you will likely benefit from legal counsel.
Some signs you may need to consider the help of a Captiva burn injury attorney are:
- You are in significant pain from your burn
- You experienced long-term mental or physical effects from the burn
- You have physical deformities or significant scarring resulting from your accident
- Your medical bills are substantial
- You missed more than a day of work, can’t work in your previous job anymore, or you are disabled as a result of the burn accident
- Your face, legs, arms, or groin were burned
- A possibility exists that someone else’s action or inaction led to your accident
- An appliance, tool, or other machine malfunctioned and caused a fire or explosion
- You are dealing with an insurance company that rejects your claim or offers too little
It’s important to understand that consultation with our firm is free. A burn injury lawyer can evaluate your claim and let you know if you have grounds for a case with no cost or obligation.
If you have doubts about your claim, a lawyer will be happy to help you understand your legal options.
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Contact a Captiva Burn Injury Law Firm to Learn More
We may be able to help you pursue compensation for a burn injury. Our attorneys have built their careers by helping other injury victims to recover significant compensatory damages, and they understand the complexities of burn injury claims.
If you or someone you love experienced electrical burns, chemical burns, contact burns, scalding from steam or liquid, or were in a fire or industrial accident, our Captiva burn injury lawyers can help.
Contact Viles and Beckman today to learn how we may be able to help you with a burn injury claim so that you can spend your time and energy focusing on recovering your health.Our services are offered on a contingency fee basis, so no payment is due unless we win your case or recover a settlement. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you by scheduling an appointment for a free consultation.
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