Miami Burn Injury Attorneys
Burn injuries can be among the most physically and emotionally traumatic injuries possible. Even a moderate burn injury can require extensive treatment and leave life-long scars, while a severe burn injury can require spending months in a specialized burn unit.
Often, burn injuries are caused by motor vehicle accidents, defective product accidents, workplace accidents, and other types of accidents that are the result of someone else’s negligence or wrongful conduct. When this is the case, a burn injury victim may be entitled to substantial compensation for the physical, emotional and financial damages they suffered and may continue to suffer because of the injury.
If you or a family member is suffering from a burn injury, the prospect of finding medical care, dealing with the financial impact of the injury and navigating the complex legal system at the same time can be overwhelming. The experienced and dedicated Miami burn injury attorneys at Boyers Law Group can understand the challenges you may be facing and want to help.
We have been helping injured victims throughout Florida get compensated fully and fairly for their injuries for over twenty-five years and have achieved multi-million-dollar awards and settlements for many of our clients. We are committed to putting our considerable experience, skill and resources to work for you to hold the negligent party or parties accountable and achieve the full compensation you deserve.
Contact us today at 305-512-7600 or submit the “Tell Us What Happened” form on our website to get started on your burn injury case.
What Causes Burn Injuries?
According to the American Burn Association (ABA), there are, on average, 40,000 burn injuries requiring hospitalization each year in the United States. While the survival rate for people hospitalized for burn injuries is 96.8%, their road to recovery can be painful and lengthy, often requiring extensive rehabilitation therapy.
Statistics from the ABA’s National Burn Repository indicate that most burn injuries (73%) occur at home, while 8% occur on the job, 5% on roadways, 5% during recreational and sporting activities, and 9% in other types of environments. Although people generally think of burn injuries occurring during large fires, there are many different causes, including:
- Scalding. This happens when a victim is injured by coming into contact with hot liquid or steam.
- Thermal burns. People usually think of these when they envision a burn injury because they are caused by hot objects or flames. Smoke inhaled from a fire can also cause internal damage.
- Electrical burns. Contact with power lines or “hot” electrical wires in the home or workplace causes these burn injuries.
- Explosions. Motor vehicle accidents and chemical reactions can result in explosions that cause burn injuries.
- Radiation. Ultraviolet light from the sun can cause radiation burns, as can diagnostic equipment or negligent medical treatment for cancer.
- Chemical burns. Chemical burns are caused by contact with corrosive substances, including acids, bases, oxidizers, solvents, or alkylates. While these chemicals are more frequently found at a worksite, they can also be found in household cleaners and products.
Can I Get Compensated for My Burn Injury in Florida?
True burn injury accidents do occur; however, most burn injuries are caused by negligent or wrongful conduct on the part of at least one party. Under Florida law, if you have been injured due to someone else’s negligent or wrongful conduct, you have the right to bring a claim against them for damages. You must, however, be able to demonstrate that the other party or parties’ action or inaction caused or contributed to the burn injury accident and that your burn injury has resulted in your suffering damages, such as pain, emotional trauma, medical expenses and other losses.
While the responsible party could be anyone, common situations in which negligent or wrongful conduct causes or contributes to a burn injury include:
- Motor vehicle collisions. Passengers involved in a car, truck, or motorcycle crash can suffer thermal, electrical, chemical or explosion burn injuries. If the negligence of another motorist contributed to the collision, a burn injury victim may be entitled to compensation in a car accident lawsuit.
- Workplace injuries. Construction sites and industrial workplaces pose a high risk for burn injuries. Workers’ compensation insurance should cover a workplace burn injury but will only provide partial wage replacement and does not compensate a victim for non-economic damages (pain and suffering). In some cases, a third party may be liable for damages caused by burn injuries in a workplace accident.
- Defective products. The parties involved in the “chain of distribution” of a product may be held strictly liable if a design or manufacturing defect results in a burn injury or if a missing or inadequate warning leads to a burn injury.
- Premises liability accidents. When a burn injury occurs on the property of another, the property owner or occupier may be held responsible for negligent or wrongful conduct. A hotel guest or restaurant patron, for example, might be entitled to compensation if they suffer a thermal or scald burn injury while at the hotel or restaurant.
- Medical malpractice. A healthcare professional or facility may be legally liable for a radiation burn injury if negligent conduct contributed to the injury.
An experienced Miami burn injury attorney will investigate the circumstances surrounding your accident injury to determine the negligent party or parties who caused the accident and collect the evidence necessary to prove negligence. Your attorney will also assess all the ways your injury has affected you and your family so that you can obtain the substantial compensation you deserve for the damages you have suffered because of the burn accident injury.
What Compensation Can I Get in a Miami Burn Injury Lawsuit?
If your burn injury was caused entirely or partially by the negligent or wrongful conduct of another party (or parties), you may be entitled to recover financial compensation from the at-fault party for both economic and non-economic damages. The amount you could be entitled to depends on many different factors, such as the extent of your injury, its effect on your ability to work and live as you used to and the type of treatment you require. In general, however, you may be able to get compensated for:
- Physical pain and suffering.
- Mental anguish
- Scarring, disability and disfigurement
- Medical expenses, including current and future doctor bills, the cost of past and future surgeries, medications and hospital bills associated with your burn injury.
- Rehabilitation and therapy expenses
- Lost wages
- Diminished earning capacity
- Diminished capacity to enjoy life
- Your family’s suffering due to loss of your companionship, guidance and assistance
- Other damages recoverable under Florida law
If you are the surviving spouse or child of someone who was killed in a Miami burn injury accident, you may be entitled to compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit against anyone who caused or contributed to the fatal accident. The Boyers Law Group attorneys are committed to providing the advice you need during this difficult time and pursuing justice on your behalf.
Get Expert Legal Help from an Experienced Miami Burn Injury Attorney
Although a burn injury often leaves physical scars, the lasting emotional trauma you experience often overshadows the physical scars. You deserve substantial compensation for all the damages you have experienced and may experience in the future because of the burn injury. You deserve justice.
Pursuing a claim against a negligent party may seem overwhelming and confusing, but the compassionate, accomplished attorneys at Boyers Law Group will guide you through the entire legal process and be by your side every step of the way. If you or a family member were injured in a burn accident, contact the Miami burn injury attorneys at Boyers Law Group as soon as possible to discuss your legal options. We are committed to seeking justice for burn injury victims and their families, providing you with answers to questions and pursuing the maximum compensation allowable under the law.
Please call us at 305-512-7600 or submit the “Tell Us What Happened” form on our website to get expert advice from an experienced Miami burn injury attorney.