Burn Injury

According to the American Burn Association, approximately 486,000 people nationwide received medical treatment for burns in 2016. Extensive burn injuries cause people to experience excruciating pain, prolonged hospital stays and extended recovery times. In some cases, burn victims could be prone to a secondary illness.

At Wolfson & Leon, we help people badly injured by someone else's negligence. Our skilled Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys handle all aspects of your claim, filing the necessary paperwork, building your case, and working with insurance companies to get the best settlement possible. Taking on these tasks on your behalf gives you the chance to rest and recover. For a free case evaluation, call Wolfson & Leon today at (954) 530-3918.

The severity of your burn injuries often depends on the extent of damage to your skin. They are classified into one of four categories:

An injury classified as a first-degree burn impacts the outer layer of your skin. Painful swelling and redness are common. They typically heal within a week and don’t require medical attention.

A second-degree burn reaches both the outermost layer of skin and the dermis layer. The skin may swell, blister, or scar with second-degree burns. Permanent discoloration of the skin may happen at this stage.

Third-degree burns cause extensive damage to both layers of skin and can reach nerve endings. These burns aren't reddish; instead, they have a jarring black, charred, or white appearance.

Fourth-degree burns cause extreme damage to all of the layers of kin and reach their bones, muscles, and organs. These are life-threatening injuries.

Depending on the circumstances around your accident and the extent that you’ve been hurt, you may be eligible to recover damages including:

• Medical costs – This may cover both current and future medical care, depending on your injuries' severity.
• Lost wages – If your injuries prevent you from working, you may be able to recover wages lost. For injuries that are so extensive that they impact your ability to earn a future living, you may recover compensation due to your reduced earning potential.
• Pain and suffering –You may be compensated for the physical pain you experience because of the accident and during the healing process.
• Mental anguish – A burn victim may be awarded damages to compensate them for emotional and mental distress caused by their injuries. Disfigurement and visible scars can forever change a person's life. They may also be unable to maintain an emotional or physical relationship with their spouse.

If a severe burn injury has impacted your life, you should seek help from the best personal injury attorney. These types of injuries can result in excruciating pain and require ample time to recover from. In some cases, the effects of a burn injury may be permanent.

To help you get damages to pay for the hospital stay, surgeries, and ongoing medical care, you can learn about the next steps you should take by contacting Wolfson & Leon. We evaluate your case for free; we can answer questions and let you know what legal possibilities may exist.

Some burn victims may think they can't afford legal help and try to settle on their own. Going at it on your own can severely limit the amount of money you recover. What's worse is that if your treatment ends up being more extensive or you need more time to recover, you can find yourself without enough money to pay for these bills. Plus, there are other concerns that a burn victim may not know to consider, such as the impact that pain, scarring, and disfigurement may have on your life.

The Fort Lauderdale burn injury attorneys at Wolfson & Leon work on a contingent-fee basis. There are no legal fees for our services unless your case is settled. This way, you get the legal help you need without worrying about how you will pay for it.

Find out how Wolfson & Leon helps accident victims by calling (954) 530-3918 today.