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Burn injuries are among the most painful and traumatizing harm someone can suffer in an accident. The emotional trauma that comes with having permanent body scars is unimaginable. Unfortunately, some of these injuries are preventable but for negligent parties. While most of these injuries are permanent, you can secure your future and help cover your treatment costs by filing an injury case for compensation. A Montgomery County burn injury lawyer understands what it takes to recover the maximum beneficial outcome from your case. For this reason, you should aim to hire one as soon as you can.
The American Burn Association estimates that over 486,000 Americans suffer burn injuries every year. While most of these injuries are minor and heal over time, some of them are serious, causing a string of emotional and physical trauma to the injured victim. The common causes of these injuries include:
Fires are a very common occurrence in the United States. Open flames account for a staggering 43% of all burn injuries reported each year. Fire outbreaks in hotels, apartments, and even schools are often due to negligence on the part of property owners. If you were injured under any of these circumstances, a compassionate Montgomery County burn injury attorney may hold them accountable for your losses.
Texas is home to major oil fields including the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale. While they offer employment opportunities to thousands of people including tanker truck drivers, working in such an environment is a risky affair. Fire outbreaks in such areas can be catastrophic, resulting in deaths or life-changing burn injuries.
Traffic accidents have the potential of causing serious burn injuries. Whether it’s a tanker truck or passenger vehicle accident, any form of explosion may lead to a fire outbreak. Unfortunately, some of these accidents are caused by the reckless behaviors of drivers and other road users.
Manufacturers have a legal duty of guaranteeing the quality of their products to consumers. If a defective product causes you harm, you may file a product liability claim against the manufacturer, retailer, or distributor. Most burn injuries that stem from the use of defective products occur due to electrocution.
An estimated 3,340 fire incidents occur in offices and other workplaces in the United States every year. Out of these numbers, at least 115 lives are lost as was the case in 2015. Most of the victims are employees. Although worker’s compensation covers such accidents, it’s never enough. Again, not all employers meet this requirement since some are in the business of maximizing profits even at the expense of the employees’ safety.
Every case presented following a burn injury is unique and complex in its own way. You will need to retain a skilled Montgomery County attorney who will delve deep into the facts around your burn injuries to build a strong indisputable case. Some of the most common lawsuits witnessed in Texas courts following burn injuries include:
If a defective product caused your burn injuries, you may file a product liability claim against the manufacturer, retailer, or distributor. But to do so, you must prove that the product’s design was unsafe. The best way to do this is to let an attorney handle your case since they have access to professionals who help establish fault on such parties.
If your burn injuries occurred on someone else’s property, you may have a premises liability claim. All you need to do is prove that the owner or manager was aware of the hazards that caused your injuries, but never warned you or took the necessary precautions to prevent an accident from happening.
In most cases, someone owes you a duty of care no matter where you are. If this duty is breached, and you suffer harm as a result, you may file a personal injury claim. You must prove that they owed you a legal duty of care, they breached it and you suffered burn injuries.
Unfortunately, some burn injuries are so severe that lives are lost. If your loved one was killed following severe burn injuries, a wrongful death attorney may help you seek compensation for pain and suffering, loss of consortium, funeral expenses, and any other related damages.
Retaining a Montgomery County burn injury lawyer is as easy as calling our office or filling out our online form. We offer FREE consultations to ensure that you get the opportunity to discuss your case in its entirety. Talk to us today.
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