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Make a Call Today to Our Firm After Suffering a Serious Burn Injury

According to the American Burn Association, nearly 500,000 people receive medical treatment for a burn injury each year. Injuries vary in severity, with some leading to amputation while others require monitoring and antibiotics to prevent infections. Many burn victims will experience job loss, depression, and social isolation as a result of their injuries, and the financial costs are enormous. Call The Ferrell Law firm, PLLC to discuss your injuries. Our Boulder burn injury lawyers can seek financial compensation from the person or business entity responsible for the burn, and we can discuss next steps in a free consultation.

What Are the Main Causes of Burn Injuries?

We see burn injuries arise in a variety of situations:

• Electrocution accidents. A person can be electrocuted by a defective product or substandard wiring in a home. Workers are often electrocuted because they do not have proper protective equipment, like insulated gloves. Electrocution burns are sometimes internal and difficult to see, so victims might not receive prompt treatment.
• Defective product cases. A defective product can catch on fire or electrocute a consumer, leading to burns.
• Building fires. A fire which breaks out in a residential or commercial building can burn many people.
• Motor vehicle accidents. A broken fuel line can ignite and cause a fire, with trapped motorists unable to escape in time before they suffer a burn.
• Chemical burns. Many people work around caustic chemicals which can cause burns when they contact exposed skin. Children might be burned when they access cleaning products in your home.

Burn Injury Severity

Doctors categorize burn severity based on how deeply the burn damages tissue:

• First-degree burn. This burn damages only the outermost layer of skin. It can usually heal in a few weeks without permanent scarring or complications.
• Second-degree burn. This burn also damages the underlying layer of skin. Many second-degree burns cause blisters and require medical treatment.
• Third-degree burn. This burn damages all layers of skin and can also impact underlying nerves or other tissue. A third-degree burn often results in scarring and might require skin grafts.
• Fourth-degree burn. The most serious burn injury, a fourth degree burn usually results in amputation because of extensive damage to bones or muscles. These burns often have a white or charred appearance.

Burn severity also depends on the amount of body covered. The larger the burn, the greater the risk of death or permanent disability.

The Full Cost of a Burn Injury

Burns typically require immediate medical treatment. Even one trip to the emergency room can cost thousands of dollars. But the full cost of this type of injury includes:

• All medical treatment, including skin grafts, surgery, psychological counseling, and pain medication. Future medical care includes surgery to loosen contractures, which can help someone regain their full range of motion.
• Lost income. A second-degree burn can require at least a temporary break from work, with more serious burns requiring months away from a job.
• Property damage. You might have damaged property in the accident which caused the burn. You can typically receive commendation to replace or repair any damaged items.
• Home modification. A serious burn which leads to amputation could force a person to spend the rest of their life in a wheelchair. We can seek compensation to modify your home.
• Pain and suffering, including psychological distress. Burns cause significant distress. Nerve damage can lead to chronic pain, while disfigurement and scarring lead to intense mental anguish and possible social isolation.

We Fight for Burn Injury Victims

The Ferrell Law Firm can jump in and bring an injury claim on behalf of burn victims. Our firm will fully investigate the accident and assign fault. We can then submit a claim for compensation to the defendant or their insurance carrier.

An experienced Boulder burn lawyer knows to request full compensation for future or expected losses. For example, someone who suffers an amputation will often need continuing care. Some expected future expenses include stump surgery, antibiotics, and upgraded prosthetics.

We do not minimize our clients’ emotional anguish. Scarring or disfigurement on the hands, arms, or face can be difficult to overcome. We demand fair compensation to help our clients handle the full emotional fallout of a significant burn.

Speak with a Boulder, CO Burn Injury Attorney

Did you suffer a burn? Contact The Ferrell Law Firm today to speak with a member of our legal team. We have the legal experience and resources you need to make a claim for compensation. Our consultations are free, so reach out as soon as possible by calling 720-734-8106.