FORT LAUDERDALE BURN INJURY LAWYERS

A burn injury is one of the most disastrous injuries to be involved in and recover from, which is why you should seek the advice of a Fort Lauderdale burn injury lawyer as fast as possible. An accident that involves broken bones may be healed in weeks, but a burn injury can leave a victim with disfigurements, scars and medical treatments that may last a much longer time than common injuries – leaving an impact on health and finances.

If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident that resulted in burn injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for such injuries to take care of your medical bills and other expenses. We know how severe burn injuries can be and the trauma the victim may be going through. The Fort Lauderdale burn injury lawyers at Madalon Law are dedicated to helping you get the compensation you deserve for your hospital bills, pain, and lost wages.

COMMON CAUSES OF BURN INJURIES

  • Burn caused by explosion and electrocution 
  • Burning of a House
  • Burn from a hot fluid
  • Car fire
  • Burn from heated water
  • Faulty equipment

DIFFERENT DEGREES OF BURN INJURIES

First-degree burns: First-degree burns are the least severe of burn injuries. The skin is not broken and the burns are only in the outside.  Though the injury may hurt, victims can heal quickly without any scar whatsoever.

Second-degree burns: The burns are a bit more serious than the first-degree type of burns because they penetrate the skin. The top layer of the skin is broken. The burn is also painful, but the victims still recover within a very short time with minimal scarring.

Third-degree burns: Third-degree burns are more severe because they penetrate up to the third layer of the skin.  The victims that are involved in this type of accident take a longer time to heal, and for this burn injury to heal on time, it needs grafting.

Fourth-degree burns: Fourth-degree burns go deeper into the skin and the inner tissues, this form of injury penetrates to muscles and even bone. This injury can alter the life of the victim and needs medical attention immediately. If the victim survives, which is rare, it takes a longer time to recover from the pains, and it will leave a scar on the victim’s skin for the rest of their life.

SEVERE BURN INJURIES AND THE DAMAGE LEFT BEHIND

Severe burn injuries can burn the muscle and require graft and an instant surgical operation.  This can be costly even if the victim has insurance. Apart from the high medical bills, the burns don’t usually heal on time and may even cause some infection in the process. These kinds of injuries will need frequent cleaning and bandages, which may put the victim in severe pain. Most of the time the victims are left with no choice but to accept the condition.

And if such wounds do heal, the victim is left with disfigurement and scars that may alter their self-esteem.  In some areas, scarring can even affect a person’s physical abilities and movement. Scars in distinct areas such as the face or head can cause the victim a lot of emotional and psychological feelings.

HOW A FORT LAUDERDALE BURN INJURY LAWYER CAN HELP

With legal help, a victim can receive compensation from the negligent party that caused the accident. Compensation to help with high medical bills, future treatment costs, pain, and lost wages. 

Our Fort Lauderdale burn injury lawyers believe the party responsible for the accident should take care of most of your expenses resulting from the burn injuries. Contact the Broward accident attorneys of Madalon Law today for a free case evaluation.