Recovering Compensation For Burn Injuries
Have you been burned in a car accident? You already know the devastating impact that this type of injury can have on your life. What you may not know is that you have the right to recover damages that will help to pay for medical bills, lost wages, and more.
Burns: A Life-Altering Injury
The medical community breaks burns down into “degrees”:
- 1st-Degree: A 1st-degree burn involves the outer layers of the skin and takes 3-5 days to heal.
- 2nd-Degree: When a patient is diagnosed with a 2nd-degree burn, the burn is then classified as partial or full-thickness. A partial 2nd-degree burn can take 10-21 days to fully heal, while a full-thickness burn can take more than a month to heal and often requires a skin graft.
- 3rd-Degree: 3rd-degree burns destroy all layers of the skin and can cause nerve damage. Skin grafts are required for the burn to heal. The healing process can take more than a year.
- 4th-Degree: A 4th-degree burn involves the skin, muscles, and even the bone. In almost every case, the only option is to surgically remove the burned portion of the body.
Burns, which often require surgery and hospitalization, are very expensive to treat. In addition to this, it is frequently impossible for patients to continue working, not only during their treatment but for an extended period of time after. Many burns can be completely disabling.
Taking Legal Action Against a Negligent Driver
A car accident lawsuit can help burn victims recover compensation for the losses that they have sustained. This lawsuit is filed against the driver who caused the accident.
The experienced car accident lawyers at Hilborn and Konduros can help. Our legal team offers no-cost consultations during which your case will be reviewed and all legal options discussed. Together, we can help you and your loved ones fight for justice.
Call our Cambridge, ON legal office at (519) 658-6341 or contact us using our online form.
