Whether your severe burn injury was caused by fire, chemicals, electricity, or scalding liquids, these injuries often require extensive medical treatment, long-term rehabilitation, and ongoing emotional support.
The consequences can affect every corner of your life, from your ability to work to your financial stability and overall quality of life. In the aftermath of such a devastating injury, having a burn injury lawyer in Houston becomes essential to securing the compensation you need.
At Haque Law, we understand the unique medical, financial, and legal challenges burn injury victims face, and we have recovered tens of millions of dollars for past clients by fighting aggressively for their rights. Get a free consultation with our Houston personal injury lawyers today to get help.
What Types of Compensation Are Available?
Burn injury victims may be entitled to significant compensation because of the extensive treatment, long-term scarring, and profound physical and emotional impacts these injuries cause.
Depending on the severity of the burn and the circumstances surrounding the accident, your claim may include multiple categories of compensation designed to help you recover medically, financially, and personally.
Medical Expenses
This includes the cost of:
- Emergency medical attention
- Hospital stays
- Surgeries
- Skin grafts
- Follow-up visits
- Rehabilitation
- Physical therapy
- Any special burn care you may require in the future
Lost Wages
If your injuries prevent you from working during your recovery, you may recover compensation for the income you’ve lost, as well as reduced earning capacity if your injuries impact your long-term ability to work.
Pain and Suffering
Burn injuries are known for causing excruciating physical pain and overwhelming emotional trauma. Pain and suffering damages help compensate for the long-term physical hardship and psychological impact of the injury.
Disfigurement and Scarring
Severe burns can leave permanent scars or require reconstructive surgeries. Compensation is available for the physical and emotional impact of lasting disfigurement.
Loss of Enjoyment of Life
If your burn injuries limit your ability to participate in activities you once enjoyed or affect your overall quality of life, you may be entitled to additional compensation.
Future Medical Needs
Many burn injury victims require ongoing treatment, such as additional surgeries, laser procedures, physical therapy, and psychological counseling. Future medical damages help ensure these costs are covered.
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Common Causes of Burn Injuries
Burn injuries can happen anywhere—from homes to workplaces to public spaces.
Some of the most common causes include fires, explosions, workplace accidents, chemical exposure, defective products, electrical malfunctions, vehicle collisions, gas leaks, and scalding incidents involving hot liquids or steam.
In many cases, these injuries occur because someone failed to follow safety protocols, maintain equipment, or warn others of potential hazards. Identifying the cause of the burn is a crucial step in determining liability and building a strong personal injury claim.
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Types of Burns We Can Represent
Burn injuries vary widely in cause, severity, and long-term impact, and each type requires a different legal and medical approach. Our team of burn injury lawyers in Houston has experience handling a wide range of burn cases, including:
- Thermal burns: These result from direct contact with flames, hot surfaces, or scalding liquids and often require emergency treatment and long-term care.
- Chemical burns/chemical spills: These occur when the skin or eyes come into contact with strong acids, bases, solvents, or industrial chemicals that cause deep and sometimes hidden damage.
- Electrical burns: These happen when electrical currents pass through the body, damaging tissue beneath the skin and potentially impacting the heart, nerves, and brain.
- Radiation burns: These involve exposure to radiation, whether from medical equipment, industrial sources, or ultraviolet radiation, and can lead to complex tissue damage.
- Friction burns: These are caused by abrasive surfaces that generate heat and remove layers of skin, often seen in motorcycle accidents or bicycle accidents.
What Are the Different Degrees of Burn Injuries?
Burn injuries are defined by the degree of damage they inflict. These classifications include:
- First-degree burns: Burns affecting the outer layer of skin, such as a mild sunburn. Skin may be red and painful, but no blisters are present.
- Second-degree burns: Burns extending through the outer layer of skin and into the underlying dermis. They often cause blisters and are typically very painful when touched. The affected area may appear bright red, swollen, and shiny or moist.
- Third-degree burns: Burns extending through both layers of the skin. The affected areas may take on yellow, white, brown, or black coloration. Because they destroy nerve endings, the individual may not feel pain in the burned region. This type of injury is often referred to as a full-thickness burn.
- Fourth-degree burns: Burns destroying all layers of skin, as well as bones, muscles, and tendons. These are the deepest and most severe burns. Fourth-degree burns can be life-threatening.
At Haque Law, we know that burn injuries, no matter how they occurred, can result in steep medical expenses, lost income, emotional distress, and more. To get help with pursuing the financial compensation you deserve, get a free consultation with our Houston burn injury lawyers.
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How Can a Houston Burn Injury Attorney Help?
Burn injury cases are challenging and often involve high medical costs, difficult insurance company negotiations, and the need for expert testimony.
A knowledgeable burn injury attorney or Houston burn injury lawyer can help ensure burn injury victims are fully protected and positioned for the highest possible recovery after thermal burns, electrical burns, radiation burns, chemical burns, or other catastrophic injuries.
Conducting a Thorough Investigation
We gather every piece of evidence needed to prove liability on behalf of a burn injury claim, including incident reports, witness statements, photos, surveillance footage, safety records, an investigation into defective products or negligent property owner conduct, and more.
Calculating the Full Value of Your Damages
Burn injuries involve extensive costs, both immediate and long-term. We calculate all past and future damages to ensure nothing is overlooked in your personal injury lawsuit.
With our founding attorney’s background as a hospital C-suite executive, we are uniquely positioned to understand the full extent of what you will need. That’s because we’ve seen these sorts of injuries play out time and again and know that the road to recovery is often longer than some lawyers realize.
Negotiating With Insurance Companies
Insurance companies often try to minimize payouts, especially in high-value burn injury claims.
We push back against these tactics, whether insurers downplay first-degree burns, second-degree burns, third-degree burns, or fourth-degree burns, and fight for the compensation you deserve with experienced legal representation.
Helping With Medical Liens
We can help you with medical liens to ensure you don’t end up owing more than necessary and that your settlement is protected, including working with providers on outstanding medical bills related to emergency care, ongoing medical care, and reconstructive surgeries.
Guiding You With Transportation and Support
We can help guide you to secure transportation to and from medical appointments, work, or rehabilitation sessions until insurance benefits or other support become available, and we can assist in arranging practical support so you can attend follow-up medical treatment and appointments.
Coordinating Expert Testimony
Burn injury cases may require input from surgeons, burn specialists, rehabilitation specialists, occupational experts, and psychologists.
We may work with trusted professionals who can provide powerful testimony about prognosis, necessary future care, skin grafting outcomes, and the long-term impact of catastrophic injuries.
Preparing Your Case for Trial
If the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement on your burn injury claim, our experienced personal injury lawyers are fully prepared to take your case to trial and present a compelling argument to the jury, pursuing full recovery for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.
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Speak With a Houston Burn Injury Lawyer for Free Today
A burn injury can turn your world upside down, but you do not have to face Texas law or the medical, financial, and legal aftermath alone. Our burn injury lawyers in Houston are here to stand by your side, protect your rights, and pursue the compensation you need to move forward.
If you or a loved one suffered a burn injury in Houston, contact Haque Law today for a free consultation and visit our FAQ page for more information and resources to help you understand your legal options.
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