Bronx Burn Injury Lawyer
Burns can forever change your ability to work, your appearance, and your self-esteem. In short, they can change your life. If someone else is responsible for your burn injury, make sure they’re held accountable by working with a Bronx burn injury attorney.
The long-term effects of a burn injury can be physical, emotional, and financial. Severe burns can completely alter your self-image and leave you unable to care for yourself or work.
You shouldn’t have to bear the financial responsibility for your injuries if your burn was the result of someone else’s negligence. The person who caused your burn should be held accountable, and a Bronx burn injury lawyer with Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP can make sure you get the compensation you deserve for your suffering.
How Were You Burned?
The type of case you have will depend on how you were burned. This will determine who you should name in your personal injury claim and how you and your lawyer will proceed with your case.
You will have to be able to prove that someone else was negligent and that his or her actions caused you to become burned. To gather this evidence, your Bronx severe burn injury lawyer will review the evidence and speak with witnesses and medical experts.
The following are some common situations that can lead to burn injuries:
Were You Burned by a Defective Product?
When manufacturers take shortcuts or use faulty materials, the end result can be a dangerous product. If one catches on fire or explodes and burns you, you could have a strong product liability claim.
In this scenario, we will need to prove what happened and determine whether the manufacturer knew there was a chance of the product catching on fire.
If your Bronx defective product burn injury lawyer finds that the manufacturer was grossly negligent, a court may be inclined to award you punitive damages as punishment for the manufacturer.
Burned in a Car Accident?
Car accidents often lead to injuries like broken bones and whiplash, but many also lead to burn injuries. In a car accident case, many insurance companies will agree to pay for primary medical bills. However, few will agree to pay for the plastic surgery necessary to restore your appearance after you’ve been burned.
You may also require skin grafts and other medical procedures to restore your appearance and self-esteem. If your insurance company is reluctant to pay for these damages, your Bronx burn attorney will push the insurer to do the right thing.
Burned at Work?
Some workers are burned by chemicals, products, or pieces of equipment on the job. If you were burned at work, your likely course of action will be to file a workers compensation claim.
However, under certain circumstances, you can file a personal injury claim for compensation beyond the standard medical bills and partial wages workers comp covers. To find out whether your Bronx workplace burn injury could be part of an injury claim, speak with an attorney.
Recovering Compensation for Your Injuries
Your attorney will work to make sure your personal injury claim covers all of your damages—not just medical bills and lost wages. A successful burn injury claim could land you compensation for the following damages:
- Lost wages
- Cosmetic procedures
- Long-term medical care
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced quality of life
- Scarring and disfigurement
Call a Bronx Burn Injury Attorney
Your physical suffering is enough; don’t let those responsible for your burn injury make you suffer financially, too. Make sure the negligent parties are held accountable by teaming up with Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP.
Schedule a consultation with a Bronx burn injury lawyer by calling 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462) or completing the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Find a Bronx Personal Injury lawyer today:
272 East 149th Street
Bronx, NY 10451
(646) 850-2600