Phoenix Burn Injury Attorneys
What Are Common Causes of Burn Injury Accidents?
Individuals often suffer serious burn injuries when they are trapped in a home or building that caught fire.
The most common causes of burn injuries include:
- Open flames / fire
- Scalding hot steam, water or beverages
- Lit cigarettes, irons or coals
- Defective electronic appliances or electric wires
- Harmful chemicals or fumes
- Fireworks
- Radiation exposure
- Lightning strikes
Depending on the severity of injuries – multiple surgeries and long-term medical care and therapy may be necessary for a full and healthy recovery.
The damages that a burn victim faces are not only physical, but psychological as well. Being burned to such a traumatizing degree takes an extreme toll on the victim’s self esteem and can potentially cause depression. The compensation you may receive could cover therapy and psychological care to help the victim as well as the victim’s family.
Fire Safety Concerns & Issues
Determining if there were any fire code and safety violations is an important step to prove what and/or who may have caused a fire. This includes whether or not fire exits were accessible and clearly marked, and if any required smoke detectors and sprinklers were in working condition at the time of the fire.
Other safety factors that may result in a fire include defective stove or other kitchen appliances, faulty lighting fixtures, and poor wiring. If someone was burned due to a faulty product or negligent act, they may be able to hold the manufacturer or service provider “liable” for their injuries.
Burned and Not Sure Where to Turn? Don’t Suffer Alone
At Lerner and Rowe, we understand that the pain, suffering and disfigurement a burn victim can experience is among the worst of any personal injury. These type of injuries hurt people of all ages, but are most common among the elderly and young children.
They are also among the most common types of traumatic injury to hurt a person after traffic accidents, violent attacks, and falls. {Source: UptoDate.com}
Our aggressive attorneys are ready to fight and will go after those responsible for your injuries. We will help build a case that will hold all responsible parties liable for medical expenses, lost-wages, damages as well as pain and suffering.
Further, if you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, our legal team is experienced at fighting insurance companies that may try to minimize any payout funds that you are entitled to.
Call us at 602-977-1900, or submit a free online case review form. Your initial consultation is FREE and you don’t pay unless we win your case!