Burn injuries can cause extreme internal and external physical damage and change how you move through life. The California personal injury lawyers from Meissner Law Firm are here to support you and help you find financial relief and a sense of justice.
Why Choose Us at Meissner Law Firm?
Meissner Law Firm has been upholding injury victims’ rights since 1985. Some cases have been straightforward, and others far more complicated. We are prepared to take on any challenges your case presents.
When you trust us with your case, we honor that trust. Throughout the process, you’ll communicate with an actual attorney. Our client testimonials show we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Burn Injuries?
Product defects or malfunctions, design flaws, or lack of safety instructions could lead to a burn injury. In these cases, the liable party could be the company responsible for these elements of the product.
Landlords must keep apartment buildings up to fire safety codes. The same applies to business owners. A property owner’s lack of compliance could contribute to your injuries and leave that party liable.
You may have had a service provider work on a gas stove. Maybe an electrician came to rewire your home or appliance. Careless work could lead to devastating explosions or electrical fires.
An on-the-job injury could cause your burn. Often, workers’ compensation insurance provides some coverage and prevents you from holding employers accountable. Still, a third-party could be to blame, not your employer. Our experienced California burn injury attorneys can investigate to discover your options.
What Types of Damages Can I Recover?
You may recover economic and non-economic damages for your burn injury. Economic damages comprise your financial losses, including medical costs, lost wages, and other related expenses. If you need continuing care or cannot ever return to work, we include those future losses in the compensation demand.
Non-economic damages give financial recognition of your physical and emotional pain, disfigurement, and reduced enjoyment of life.
The amount of damages you recover depends on case-specific factors, including the extent of your burns, the consequences of those burns, and your level (if any) of blame. As explained by the Mayo Clinic, burn injuries are categorized by degree. First-degree are superficial injuries affecting the first layer of skin. Second-degree burns go deeper and can cause permanent scars.
Third-degree burns go through all skin layers and can affect deep tissue, including muscles and nerves. They change the texture of the skin. Nerve damage can compromise use of the affected area permanently. Severe burns can damage or shut down organs and physiological functioning.
How Fault Matters
Per Section 1714 of the Civil Code, California follows a system of comparative negligence for personal injury claims. Victims can pursue compensation even if they hold some blame for the accident. Their compensation is reduced, however, according to their percentage of fault. Our attorneys are experienced with all of the common defense tactics and will fight any unfair accusations.
How Long Do I Have to File a Burn Injury Claim in California?
Time is of the essence in filing a personal injury claim in California. While many cases have a deadline, there are many nuances and exceptions to the rules that can affect your specific situation. You should reach out to an attorney as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss any critical deadlines and to give your attorney time to investigate and gather evidence while it is available.
Call Our Experienced California Burn Injury Attorneys Today
Meissner Law Firm is ready to get to work for you. We know what it takes to get justice. Arrange your free case consultation with a compassionate, experienced California burn injury lawyer today.