Pasadena Burn Injury Attorney

Comprehensive Recovery Assistance for Burn Victims

Even burning yourself in the kitchen can be incredibly painful, so it only makes sense that burn injuries are one of the most serious types of catastrophic injuries. Depending on the severity of your burn, you could face permanent disfigurement or even death. You are also at risk for countless infections and other complications.

To account for all this pain and suffering and the medical care you will need to survive, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit. Claypool Law Firm can help.

Tell us what happened to you at (626) 602-1333 so we can start building your case today.

Understanding Burn Injuries and Their Causes

Most people associate burns with fires, explosions, and hot surfaces, but other situations can also cause burns. You can burn yourself if your skin or eyes come into contact with acid or another harsh irritant, when you are out in the sun too long, and even when your body comes into contact with an electric current.

Types of burn injuries include:

• Thermal burns
• Scalds (from hot liquid and steam)
• Sunburns
• Chemical burns
• Electrical burns
• Radiation burns
• Friction burns
• Cold burns (frostbite)
• Inhalation injuries (from inhaling smoke)

If you are suffering from any of the injuries above and you sustained them in a situation caused by someone else’s negligence, contact Claypool Law Firm today.

Severity of Burns: Identifying the Most Critical Cases

Any burn from the previous section can be serious enough to warrant a catastrophic injury claim. All types of burns are classified by degree, with third-degree burns being the most serious.

• A first-degree burn damages only the other layer of skin,
• A second-degree burn damages the outer layer and the layer immediately underneath, and
• A third-degree burn damages and destroys all layers of skin and the tissues underneath.

Some medical professionals call burns that extend into the tendons and bones “fourth-degree burns,” but we don’t usually use this term in the legal industry.

Symptoms of burns can include:

• Redness
• Swelling and inflammation
• Pain
• Dry, peeling skin
• Blisters (second-degree burns and above)
• Charred or waxy skin (third-degree burns)
• Skin and organ damage or destruction
• Infections
• Severe scarring
• Disfigurement

Third-degree burns typically do not heal on their own, and you may need a skin graft or another surgery to recover fully, even for second-degree burns. Whenever a burn of any degree affects a large area of skin, you should pursue treatment.

If someone else’s wrongdoing caused your burn and you are worried about paying for treatment, our Pasadena burn injury lawyer can help.

Rehabilitation and Recovery from Burn Injuries

Each year, about 486,000 people receive medical treatment for burn injuries. Fortunately, 96.8% of those admitted to burn centers survive. Still, victims of burn injuries face extreme pain and fatigue and recovery is a long and difficult process. Learning to walk and move after a large burn also requires extensive rehabilitation and physical therapy. Some patients may have a hard time swallowing and speaking, as well. Even with maximum recovery, the psychological effects of being permanently disfigured are difficult to bear.

If you’ve suffered a serious burn, getting back to work may be one of the last things on your mind, and in some cases, it won’t be possible.

Compensation can help you take all the time you need to recover, and account for situations in which a full recovery is not possible. It can also cover your medical expenses and generally improve your quality of life after a burn injury.

Seek Legal Guidance from Claypool Law Firm

Attorney Brian Claypool and his associates truly understand what you are going through. Our empathetic legal team puts ourselves in your shoes to help you navigate your situation with compassion and ease.

Our only goal is to help you achieve yours. We work with some of the best firms in Southern California, so if we can’t help you, we’ll refer you to someone who can. Additionally, our consultations are 100% free of charge.

Getting started is risk-free. Call us at (626) 602-1333 or contact us online today.