Few other kinds of injuries are more immediately painful and have a greater potential to cause life-altering harm than high-degree burns, especially those stemming from traumatic accidents. Unfortunately, even if it seems obvious that someone else’s misconduct directly led to you getting burned, you may find it difficult to hold that person legally and financially accountable for your losses.
Guidance from a capable Wesley Chapel burn injury lawyer could make a huge difference when it comes to efficiently navigating the legal system and effectively demanding fair compensation. Whether your case can be resolved through a private settlement, or you need to go all the way to civil court to get the restitution you deserve, your skilled Wesley Chapel catastrophic injury attorney from Distasio Law Firm could stand by your side every step of the way.
When Is a Burn Accident Claim Possible?
One important thing you should know about civil litigation over burn injuries is that not every burn can necessarily be the basis for a lawsuit or settlement demand. In addition to proving that someone else’s careless or reckless conduct directly caused you to suffer an injury that you otherwise would not have sustained, you must also prove that your injury was serious enough to warrant some form of professional medical treatment.
This means that first-degree burns—which damage the outermost skin layer and generally heal completely after a few days with nothing more than first aid attention—often cannot serve as grounds for burn injury claims. Though such burns may qualify if they are widespread and/or affect sensitive areas of the body, like the face or hands. Conversely, second-degree burns that damage multiple skin layers often can serve as grounds for such claims since prompt medical treatment is necessary to minimize the risk of permanent scarring and/or nerve damage.
The same can be said for third-degree burns, which penetrate multiple skin layers, damage underlying muscle tissue and fat layers, and may require intensive surgeries like skin grafts to mitigate permanent harm. A knowledgeable Wesley Chapel burn injury attorney like Scott Distasio could discuss what filing options you might have during a private initial meeting.
Recovering for Short-Term and Long-Term Harm
Even with comprehensive medical care, people who suffer high-degree burns through incidents like car wrecks, exposure to live wires and other dangerous property conditions, and defects in consumer products may suffer irreversible and physically debilitating damage. With that in mind, it can be vital to consider not just immediately obvious financial losses when pursuing a burn injury claim, but also various future and/or non-economic types of harm like:
- Long-term medical bills, including costs of rehabilitative care
- Lost ability to work and/or working income
- Physical pain and suffering
- Lost consortium
- Lost enjoyment/quality of life
- Emotional anguish and distress
However, there are strict time limits on claims of this nature no matter how long injuries are expected to last, so speaking with an experienced lawyer sooner rather than later after a burn accident in Wesley Chapel should be a priority.
Contact a Dedicated Wesley Chapel Burn Injury Attorney
Severe burns can be devastating to experience and challenging to recover fair compensation for through civil litigation. Fortunately, assistance is available from our team of committed legal professionals at Distasio Law Firm in Wesley Chapel who will work tirelessly to ensure the right people are held accountable for your injuries, and who are not afraid to go to court for you if necessary.
A Wesley Chapel burn injury lawyer could review your rights, discuss your legal options, and initiate next steps during a confidential consultation. Schedule yours by calling today.
