If you have suffered a burn injury or have lost a loved one to a burn injury due to the negligent actions of another person, you do not have to bear the resulting damages alone. According to the American Burn Association, burn injuries are one of the leading causes of unintentional death and injury in the United States. Burn injuries can have a severe impact on a person’s physical and mental health.
Victims of burn injuries may require extensive medical care to repair the damage to the victim’s body caused by the burns. Damages related to burn injuries can include medical expenses, lifestyle adaptations, physical and occupational therapy, and pain and suffering.
You have to bear the physical and emotional pain from your burn injury, but you do not have to bear the damages alone. If your burn injury was the result of another person’s negligence or wrongful actions, you may be entitled to financial compensation. For more information about how a Redmond burn injury lawyer can help you, contact the compassionate legal team at Malcolm Law for help. Call us today at 206-659-9514 to schedule your free, 30-minute consultation.
Causes of Burn Injuries
Burns are tissue damage that can be caused by heat, fire, chemical or electrical contact, or radiation. Burns vary in severity from minor first-degree burns that can be treated with over-the-counter medicines to third-degree burns that are life-threatening and may result in death.
Complications from Burn Injuries
Burn injuries can result in severe long-term physical and psychological problems. Burns can take a long time to heal and may require prolonged medical treatment and surgeries to reverse some of the physical damage caused by the burns. A burn injury can result in:
Infections
Muscle wasting
Increased risk of muscle wasting
Increased risk of certain types of cancers
Decreased bone density
Anxiety
Depression
Severe burn injuries may impact your ability to do the same type of work you did before the injury to earn an income.
How Can a Redmond Burn Injury Attorney Help You?
A burn injury attorney will help you understand your rights and navigate the complex legal process to make a claim for your injury. Your burn injury attorney will also have the resources to investigate your case and gather compelling evidence to prove your claim.
Getting help from an experienced Redmond burn injury attorney is the best way to ensure that your total damages are adequately valued and you receive the full and fair compensation that you are entitled to. You may be entitled to compensation for both economic and non-economic damages including medical expenses, lost wages, loss of business or employment, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and emotional distress.
How Much Time Do I Have to File a Burn Injury Claim in Washington?
Every state has a time limit within which injured victims of another’s party’s negligence can file a claim for financial compensation. In Washington state, the statute of limitation for taking action in a personal injury case is three years from the date of the accident that caused the injury. Don’t wait until the last minute to call a Redmond personal injury lawyer. Your lawyer will get the best outcome if he has enough time to gather compelling evidence to prove your claim.
Contact the Redmond Burn Injury Attorneys at Malcolm Law
If you have suffered a burn injury caused by another party’s negligence, we can help you get the financial compensation you deserve. Call 206-659-9514 to schedule your free 30-minute consultation with one of Malcolm Law’s experienced and compassionate Redmond burn injury attorneys.
