Proven Louisiana Burn Injury Attorneys Ready to Fight For You

Summary

• A burn injury can cause intense physical pain and disfigurement, and recovery often involves months in the hospital and years of rehabilitation. Burn injury survivors must also cope with the psychological and emotional challenges of a lifelong disability.
• Burn injuries are one of the leading causes of unintentional death and injury in the United States. Common causes of burn injuries include fire-flame, scalds, contact with hot objects, electrical and chemicals.
• Often, a burn injury is caused during an accident that could be due to the negligence of another party. By filing a lawsuit, burn victims can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and emotional suffering. A crucial aspect of a burn injury lawsuit is determining who is at fault. A lawyer can help pinpoint the responsible parties. 

Why Hire HHK for Your Burn Injury Lawsuit

With decades of experience, the dedicated team at Herman Herman Katz understands the complexities of burn injury cases. We have a proven track record of securing fair compensation for Louisiana burn victims and providing compassionate support during difficult times. Our Louisiana burn injury attorneys will ensure you receive the justice and compensation you deserve while relieving the legal burdens of your recovery.

Burn Injury FAQs

What Types of Burn Injuries Are Common in Louisiana? 

Common types of burn injuries in Louisiana include thermal burns (from fire or hot objects), chemical burns (from exposure to corrosive substances), electrical burns (from electrical accidents), and scald burns (from hot liquids). Industrial and workplace burns are also relatively common.

What Should I Do if Someone Else Caused My Burn Injury? 

If your burn injury resulted from someone else’s negligence, you may qualify for filing a personal injury lawsuit. You should consult an experienced burn injury attorney to discuss your legal options and seek compensation for your damages.

Is There a Time Limit for Filing a Louisiana Burn Injury Lawsuit?

Yes, the statute of limitations for filing a burn injury lawsuit in Louisiana is one year from the injury date. However, consulting a personal injury attorney who handles burn injury cases can help you understand the specific deadlines and exceptions that may apply to your particular case.

What Types of Compensation Can I Seek for a Burn Injury?

In a burn injury case, potential compensation may encompass reimbursement for medical costs and income lost due to the injury, coverage for the emotional distress and suffering endured, funding for rehabilitation expenses, and punitive damages may be awarded in situations involving severe negligence or deliberate harm.

What Are Complications that Can Arise from a Burn Injury?

Complications from a burn injury can include infections due to damaged skin, a higher risk of hypothermia caused by the skin’s reduced ability to retain heat, respiratory problems (especially if inhaling hot air or smoke), joint and mobility issues due to scar tissue, and psychological trauma affecting self-esteem and mental health.

What Role Does an Attorney Play in a Burn Injury Lawsuit? 

An experienced Louisiana burn injury attorney can investigate your case, identify liable parties, negotiate with insurers, gather evidence, build a solid legal strategy, and advocate on your behalf in court. Their expertise can maximize your chances of receiving fair compensation for your injuries.

A burn injury can have a profound impact on a family. Burn injury victims often incur expensive medical care. Sometimes burn injury victims require such medical care for the remainder of their lives. Burn injuries can be so severe that their victims are left unable to work for long periods of time. A burn injury attorney must hire the experts needed to calculate the extent and cost of medical care you will need. Your lawyer must also hire the experts needed to calculate the lost earnings you will sustain as a result of the personal injury. 

The physical pain associated with burn injuries coupled with the emotional pain of the situation can be overwhelming. Your attorney must speak to your friends and family to determine who might make a good witness to discuss how this personal injury has affected you from both a physical and emotional standpoint.  

Louisiana law recognizes that burn injury victims are entitled to be made whole following an accident. Below is a list of damages that you could be entitled to recover in your personal injury case:

• Medical Expenses
• Past Lost Wages/Future Loss of Earning Capacity
• Physical Pain and Suffering
• Permanent Disability
• Scarring and Disfigurement
• Emotional Pain and Suffering 
• Loss of Enjoyment of Life

Find a Trusted New Orleans Burn Injury Lawyer

Burn injury victims suffer through some of the most catastrophic and disfiguring injuries imaginable. The severely burned have to deal with significant physical pain and discomfort. Months of hospital care and years of rehabilitation may be necessary for their physical recovery.

In addition to physical pain, the victims of severe burns must overcome the psychological and emotional trauma associated with lifelong disability and disfigurement. Extensive counseling is often necessary to deal with such psychological trauma.

The financial pressure of mounting medical bills and expenses can cause additional stress and worry for the burn injury victim and their family. Our New Orleans burn injury attorneys understand the physical, emotional, and financial hardships that victims and their families go through. We want to help. We want to fight for your justice and help you recover. Hire one of our New Orleans burn injury lawyers to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.

The American Burn Association estimates that there were approximately 450,000 burn injuries that required medical treatment in 2013. Of the 450,000 burns requiring medical treatment, approximately 3,400 burn injuries resulted in death. This total includes 2,550 deaths from residential fires, 300 from vehicle crash fires, and 550 from other sources (approximately 150 deaths from flame burns or smoke inhalation in non-residential fires, 400 from contact with electricity, scalding liquids, or hot objects).

40,000 of the approximate 450,000 burn injuries required hospitalization. Over 60% of the estimated U.S. acute hospitalizations related to burn injury were admitted to 127 burn centers. Burn centers average over 200 annual admissions for burn injury and skin disorders requiring similar treatment. The other 4,500 U.S. acute care hospitals average less than 3 burn admissions per year.

Our experienced legal team also handles other types of cases, including:

• Brain Injury
• Car Accidents
• Contamination
• Industrial Site Accidents
• Dangerous Products
• Electrocutions
• Offshore Maritime
• Wrongful Death Claim

Burn injury cases can be very complex and require the skill of highly experienced New Orleans burn injury attorneys. Experts are often needed to determine the cause and origin of the fire that led to the victim’s injuries. Likewise, medical experts are needed to determine the scope and cost of the likely necessary medical care the burn injury victim will need in the future.

If you or a loved one have suffered a burn injury, learn about your legal rights from an experienced New Orleans burn injury lawyer by calling 504-581-4892 or by filling out our free, no-obligation case review form.