Layton Burn Injury Lawyer

Experienced Burn Injury Lawyers in Layton

Burns are incredibly painful injuries that often leave long-lasting or permanent scars and other effects. When a person suffers any type of burn injury due to the negligence of another party a personal injury lawsuit can yield compensation for damages including medical expenses, mental and emotional anguish, property damage, and lost income. A skilled Layton burn injury lawyer can be a tremendous asset in these situations. The lawyers at Feller & Wendt, LLC have vast experience representing clients who are victims of burn injuries resulting from the negligence of another.

Types of Burn Injuries

There are four main types of burns:

• Thermal burns: result from direct exposure to flames, hot liquids, and hot surfaces. A burn from a cooking stove or grill would be a thermal burn. Thermal burns can affect the several layers of skin, and even the underlying tissues beneath the skin.
• Electrical burns: result from direct exposure to high voltage electrical discharges. Lightning strikes often cause electrical burns on whatever they hit. An electrical burn can cause nerve damage or interfere with heart rate.
• Chemical burns: exposure to certain chemicals can burn the skin, and even damage the respiratory system if inhaled.
• Radiation burns: sunburn is a common example of a mild radiation burn, and results from overexposure to direct sunlight. Some types of radiation burns can make a person more susceptible to certain types of cancer.

Physicians classify burns using a degree scale to describe the extent of the damage. First-degree burns typically don’t require medical attention unless they affect more than 10% of the surface area of the skin. Second-degree burns penetrate more layers of the skin and require medical attention. Third-degree burns are severe medical emergencies and the skin may appear waxy or charred. Third-degree burns permeate all layers of the skin in the affected area and often entail extensive recovery time. Fourth-degree burns fully penetrate the skin and affect the underlying tissues and bones.

Burns are not only very painful, but can produce scars, and even permanent disability. Burnt skin loses its elastic qualities and cannot stretch as well as healthy skin, so the healthy skin around a burn will uncomfortably tug on the scar tissue of the burn. People who suffer severe burns may require physical therapy or occupational therapy before they are able to return to work, and some burns result in permanent disfigurement. If you suffered burns caused by negligence, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries and should consider exploring your legal options with a Layton personal injury lawyer experienced in handling burn injury cases.

Compensation for Layton Burn Injury Victims

When a burn injury occurs due to negligence, the victim can pursue compensation for his or her losses through a personal injury lawsuit. Negligence describes one party’s failure to uphold a reasonable duty of care in a given situation. A plaintiff in a personal injury case must prove a defendant owed a duty of care during the incident in question, failed to meet that duty, and directly resulted in the plaintiff’s damages. The plaintiff will also need to provide sufficient evidence to prove the extent of those damages.

Damages in a burn injury case will likely include:

• Medical expenses: for past and future treatment of the victim’s burns. These can include hospital bills, prescription medication costs, rehabilitation fees, and the costs of any restorative surgeries or ongoing care.
• Pain and suffering: burns that result in permanent disability or disfigurement are not only physically painful but emotionally distressful and mentally agonizing for victims. The justice system allows plaintiffs to recover compensation for their physical pain and emotional anguish after an injury.
• Lost income: if a burn prevents a victim from working for an extended time, he or she may sue for the wages lost.
• Property damages: if the defendant’s negligence also resulted in damage to the victim’s property, the victim may sue for the costs of repairing or replacing that property.

Burn injury cases can quickly turn into complex legal battles. The right Layton burn injury lawyer can make a big difference in the outcome of such a case.

Discuss Your Legal Options with a Layton Burn Injury Attorney

Contact Feller & Wendt, LLC today to schedule a free consultation with one of our burn injury attorneys. We’ll review the details of your burn injury claim, and let you know what type of compensation you could expect from a lawsuit.