Utah Burn Injury Attorneys
Burn injuries are among the worst things an individual can suffer through. Not only are they extremely painful, they can take years to heal, and numerous procedures and skin grafts can leave the accident victim disfigured. In addition to the painful scarring, fire and burn injuries can kill nerve endings, cause paralysis and blindness. Whether they are first, second or third degree burns, the medical costs and expenses associated with burn injuries can be exuberant.
Utah burn victims whom are injured due to the negligence of another person or entity have legal rights to file a claim against the negligent party to recover damages. Since burns are among the most expensive injuries to treat, settlements in these cases are often significant. A burn victim may require skin grafts, skin replacement, physical therapy, and reconstructive surgery.
First-degree burns involve only the first layer of skin. If both the first and second layers of skin are burned it is called a second-degree burn. The most serious burns are third-degree burns where all layers of skin and underlying tissue are damaged. Burn injuries can result from a variety of different activities and sources:
- Household fires
- Lighters and matches
- Gas or Chemical explosions
- Car accidents
- Chemical exposures
- Defective candles
- Industrial accidents
- Gasoline spills
- Scalding/hot water
- Electrical or electrocution accidents
- Defective industrial products
If you have burn injuries caused by the negligence of another, or by a defective product, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost wages, medical treatment, and any future special needs or treatment you will require due to the accident or dangerous product. The Salt Lake City burn injury attorneys at Christensen Law Firm are familiar with burn injuries and have handled similar personal injury claims in the past.
At The Christensen Law Firm, PLLC, we have extensive experience in representing victims of burn injury accidents in Utah. If you or a loved one has suffered such an injury, you may contact us online or call us at 801-506-0800 (Main number), 801-224-2999 (Utah County) or 801-294-9500 (Davis County) to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal rights.