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Injuries from fires, explosions, and electrocutions are some of the most painful and life-threatening. Anyone who has suffered even a minor burn understands how painful it can be. So, when severe burn injuries happen, they are not only painful, but they are also debilitating and can cause permanent scarring, disfigurement, loss of sensation, and extreme emotional trauma. If you have been harmed in this way through no fault of your own, contact a San Francisco burns and electrocution lawyer today. The skilled catastrophic injury attorneys at Altair Law could help you seek the compensation you deserve.
There are many kinds of burns, including chemical burns, electrical burns, scald burns, and thermal burns. Burn injuries are categorized into the following levels, varying in severity.
First-degree burns are superficial burns that affect the outermost layer of the skin. These injuries cause the skin to be red, dry, and painful.
These burns are partial-thickness burns and affect the epidermis and part of the dermis. Second-degree burns cause the skin to blister and appear red and wet-looking.
Third-degree burns are full-thickness burns that affect all layers of the skin. These burns cause the skin to appear white or black, charred, and leathery.
Finally, fourth-degree burns affect the skin, fat, muscles, tendons, and bones. The skin from a fourth-degree burn appears charred, and the bone may be visible.
Burns can result from accidents, including:
Causes of electrical fires may involve faulty wiring, touching a live wire, or using electricity when wet, increasing conductivity. Many clients with burn injuries also suffer from smoke inhalation injuries, which can leave long-term respiratory complications.
It is important in all burn and electrocution cases to compile a team of sophisticated and experienced technical and medical experts to prepare your case. Our team at Altair Law consults these experienced professionals, using their knowledge and skills to determine the causes of burn and electrocution injuries. Our lawyers have decades of experience working on these types of burn injury cases in San Francisco and pursuing just compensation on behalf of our clients.
Victims of burn and electrocution injuries may receive compensation for their injuries if they were caused by the negligence of another. Economic damages for medical expenses, including hospitalization costs, surgical expenses, and rehabilitation fees associated with the burn injuries, may be available. If the victim is unable to work for a period of time or unable to return to work due to their injuries, they can seek damages for lost wages and future earnings.
Non-economic damages for pain and suffering experienced as a result of the burn and electrocution injuries can also be included in a compensation request. In some cases involving extreme negligence, punitive damages may be included in a damages calculation to punish a wrongdoer and deter others from engaging in similar conduct.
At Altair Law, our San Francisco lawyers are dedicated to advocating for people who have suffered burn and electrocution injuries, ensuring they receive the financial recovery needed during and after their recovery.
If you or a loved one is experiencing burn injuries, Altair Law can help you get compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other support. Please contact us to discuss your case. Our San Francisco burns and electrocution lawyers provide free consultations, work on a contingency fee basis, and advance all case costs.
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