Experiencing a serious burn injury can be profoundly devastating, not only due to the severe physical damage and emotional distress it causes but also due to the complex aftermath involving medical care, legal battles, and financial uncertainty. At Breit Biniazan, we recognize the catastrophic impact that severe burns, from thermal and chemical burns to electrical and radiation burns, can have on your life and the lives of your loved ones.
Whether you have suffered first, second, or third degree burns, the consequences can disrupt every aspect of your life, from your ability to work and earn income to performing everyday bodily functions. Often, these injuries result from situations beyond your control, such as a landlord insurance company’s failure to adhere to safety protocols, a business not maintaining proper codes, or defective products that ignite unexpectedly. When your suffering is caused by someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to seek justice and pursue compensation.
Burn injury victims face not only towering medical bills for treatments like skin grafts but also the potential for serious infections, permanent scarring, and significant emotional trauma. Understanding your rights is crucial, and navigating burn injury claims requires the expertise of an experienced burn injury attorney.
Breit Biniazan is dedicated to supporting all injured victims through their recovery and legal process. As a law firm deeply familiar with personal injury lawsuits, including severe burn injury cases, we are committed to ensuring that insurance companies and liable parties recognize the full extent of your suffering and provide a fair settlement.
This page will detail everything you need to know about handling a burn injury case, from understanding the types of burn injuries and potential complications to navigating the legal strategies necessary to recover compensation. Trust in the expertise and experienced attorney of Breit Biniazan to guide you through this challenging time with compassion and determination, ensuring you receive the justice and support you need to move forward.
| Type of Burn | Description | Common Causes | Potential Treatments |
| First-degree | Affects only the outer layer of skin (epidermis), causing redness and minor pain. | Sun exposure, brief contact with heat. | Cool water, soothing lotions, generally heals without scarring. |
| Second-degree | Damages the outer layer and the underlying layer (dermis), leading to swelling, blistering, and more severe pain. | Prolonged contact with hot surfaces, scalding liquids. | Antibiotics, bandaging, possible skin grafts for healing. |
| Third-degree | Destroys the full thickness of skin and potentially underlying tissues, skin appears charred or white. | Flames, electrical sources, chemical exposure. | Extensive medical care, surgery, skin grafts to prevent infection. |
| Chemical burns | Caused by contact with corrosive substances, can affect any skin depth and are painful. | Acids, alkalis, detergents. | Immediate flushing with water, chemical neutralization, medical treatment. |
| Electrical burns | Result from electrical currents passing through the body, severity varies with current strength and contact duration. | Electrical equipment, high-voltage wires. | Cardiac monitoring, burn care, possibly surgery. |
| Radiation burns | Due to exposure to ultraviolet or other radiation, severity depends on exposure duration and intensity. | Sunlight, tanning beds, radiation therapy. | Aloe vera, corticosteroids, hydration, monitoring for further damage. |
| Thermal burns | Caused by direct contact with heat sources. | Fire, steam, hot liquids and objects. | Cooling the burn, pain relief, preventing infection. |
Burn injury lawsuits encompass a variety of legal claims, each associated with specific scenarios where negligence or failure to adhere to safety regulations can lead to devastating injuries. At Breit Biniazan, our team of experienced burn injury attorneys is well-versed in handling complex cases across numerous circumstances, ensuring that burn injury victims receive the justice and compensation they deserve.
Often caused by negligence in maintaining fire safety standards, these cases can involve anything from faulty wiring to blocked escape routes. Burn injury lawyers work to prove landlord negligence in maintaining safe living conditions.
In environments where thermal, chemical, or electrical burns are risks, employers must provide adequate safety measures. Failure to do so can lead to severe burn injuries, for which companies can be held liable.
Hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs must adhere to strict fire safety regulations. Burn injury lawsuits may arise when breaches in these protocols lead to serious injuries among patrons or staff.
Truck accidents and tanker explosions represent severe risks due to the flammable materials often involved. Similarly, motor vehicle accidents can lead to burn injuries through fires caused by mechanical failures or collisions. Pursuing compensation for injury settlements requires proving that negligence played a role in the accident.
These include fires caused by malfunctioning cords or equipment, often linked to defective products or poor maintenance. Burn injury attorneys focus on linking the injury to product liability or negligence in maintenance.
Cases involving locked fire exits during emergencies or burns from scalding water and exposed pipes can lead to claims against property owners or managers for failing to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
These injuries, whether in public spaces or at work, can involve complex litigation due to the nature of the substances or electrical sources involved.
Handling these types of burn injury lawsuits requires a deep understanding of both the legal and medical aspects of each case. Breit Biniazan is committed to providing rigorous legal representation, ensuring that burn victims can recover compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages resulting from severe burn injuries. Our goal is to secure a fair settlement that reflects the physical and emotional trauma suffered by our clients, alongside the financial burden imposed by such catastrophic injuries. Through meticulous investigation and expert legal strategies, we strive to hold the liable parties accountable and provide the comprehensive support our clients need during their recovery.
Burn injuries can occur due to a multitude of causes, often leading to hospital admissions, and at times, requiring intensive medical interventions. Here’s a list of common causes of burn injuries, accompanied by statistics on hospital admissions and outcomes:
According to the National Hospital Burn Admissions Per Year statistics, there were 29,165 burn admissions, with 795 resulting in inpatient deaths, indicating an overall mortality rate of 2.7%. Out of these admissions, 15,280 were for minor, first degree burn injuries not requiring surgical treatment, with an inpatient mortality of only 0.36%. These statistics underscore the varying severity of burn injuries and the critical need for safety and prevention measures to minimize such incidents.
The timeline of a burn injury case at Breit Biniazan typically unfolds through several key stages. Initially, after contacting our firm, we will conduct a comprehensive consultation to evaluate your serious injury claim and gather essential details about the burn injury incident. Following this, we initiate a detailed investigation to collect evidence and identify liable parties, which can take several weeks to months depending on the complexity of the case. As your burn injury lawyers, we then proceed to file the necessary legal documents, which ushers in the discovery phase where both parties exchange information. This stage can last from six months to a year. If the case does not settle, it will move to trial, which might take several more months, culminating in a resolution that provides the compensation you deserve for your injuries and losses.
Victims of burn injuries or their families are typically the ones who file a burn injury lawsuit, especially when these burn injuries occur and are the result of someone else’s negligence. This includes cases involving chemical burns, thermal burns, electrical burns, and radiation burns. At Breit Biniazan, we represent individuals who have suffered from severe burn injuries due to workplace accidents, defective products, car accidents, and other catastrophic events. Our goal is to ensure that burn injury victims receive fair compensation for their medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages related to their injuries.
It’s crucial for burn injury victims to be aware of the statutory deadlines for filing a lawsuit, commonly known as the statute of limitations. This period varies by state but typically ranges from one to three years from the date of the injury. At Breit Biniazan, we emphasize the importance of consulting with an experienced burn injury attorney as soon as possible to ensure that your case is filed within these critical deadlines. Acting swiftly not only helps preserve essential evidence but also ensures that legal proceedings can begin to secure the financial compensation you urgently need and deserve.
Breit Biniazan stands out as the law firm for your burn injury case due to our deep commitment to our clients and our extensive experience handling severe burn injury cases. Our team of skilled burn injury attorneys understands the complex medical and legal challenges that burn injury victims face. We are dedicated to advocating fiercely for your rights, navigating the intricacies of the legal system to hold negligent parties accountable. With a track record of securing fair settlements and pursuing aggressive litigation when necessary, we ensure that each client receives personalized attention and the best possible representation. Choosing experienced burn injury lawyer at Breit Biniazan means partnering with a law firm that is committed to achieving justice and fair compensation for the significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens you have endured.
If you have suffered a burn injury, contact a catastrophic injury lawyer at Breit biniazan for guidance and expertise with your personal injury lawsuit.
The most common burn injuries include thermal burns from exposure to fire, hot objects, or liquids; chemical burns caused by acidic or alkaline substances; electrical burns from live wires or electrical equipment; and radiation burns from prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays, such as from the sun or tanning beds. Each type of burn can vary in severity and requires specific medical attention based on its cause and impact on the body.
Burns are classified into four types based on their severity:
Extreme pain from a burn is usually associated with second-degree burns and third-degree burns, where the damage extends beyond the top layer of the skin. This pain is due to the destruction of nerve endings, skin cells, and other tissues. Managing this pain is a crucial part of the treatment process and may involve medications, cooling the burn, proper wound care, and sometimes more advanced medical interventions to address the deep tissue damage.
Healing a burn injury involves several steps depending on the severity of the burn:
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