A burn injury can not only bring severe pain, but it can also cause permanent scarring, emotional trauma and can burden the victim with serious medical expenses for a long time. Victims may also suffer a loss of enjoyment of the things they once loved, or their injuries may affect their marital relationship. When burn injuries could have been avoided but occurred because of another person or entity’s reckless acts or negligence, it may be in the victim’s best interest to seek out legal advice from a compassionate team of attorneys that fully understands the law. Our Gresham burn injury lawyers at Rizk Law understand the pain and suffering burn victims face and can advocate for their right to seek justice.

If you are a victim of a burn injury that you strongly believe could have been prevented, our Gresham personal injury lawyers are here to guide you. Call us today for a free consultation. Our attorneys have a wealth of legal knowledge and know what it takes to build a case for compensation. There is no risk in calling us as we work on a contingency fee basis, which means that there are no upfront costs or lawyer fees, we only get paid if we recover compensation for your case.

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Causes of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries can cause lifelong damage. These injuries can be caused by many different sources of heat. When pursing compensation it is important to understand the source of your burn injury, such as:

  • Chemical burns – You may not think that your cleaning products can be hazardous, but the acidic or alkali substances found in common cleaning products like bleach, can burn your skin if not properly wiped down or washed off.
  • Thermal burns – The most common types of burns are caused by thermal heat. Serious burn injuries can develop when encountering hot liquids, steam, or fire. Hot liquids reaching up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit or more can scald the skin and leave a person scarred for life. Burns caused by flame commonly occur in house fires, car accidents or industrial zones.
  • Electrical burns – These burn injuries are caused by contact with electricity where there may be exposure to open wiring. The damage of this injury can be difficult to see as it is often more internal.
  • Radiation – These types of burns occur from exposure to radiation such as radiation treatment for cancer patients or even tanning booths.

If you are suffering from a burn injury, you should seek immediate medical attention. It is important to get a trained medical professional to tend to the injury. Your treatment will also be noted in your medical records, which are important pieces of documentation as they help link your injuries to the accident.

Contact a Gresham burn injury lawyer at Rizk Law and we can closely examine the cause of your injury during a free consultation and let you know if you have a case.

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Severity of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries are classified in four degrees, ranging from the first-degree being the mildest to the fourth-degree being the most life-threatening. Understanding the severity of your burn is a crucial part of the legal process and can greatly affect the amount of compensation you are entitled to.

First-Degree Burns

This type of burn injury damages the outer layer of the skin and typically heals on its own within a week. A sunburn is a good example of a first-degree burn.

Second-Degree Burns

Second-degree burns do damage to the outer and second layer of skin. The injury may swell and appear red and blistered. This injury is common in thermal burns from hot liquids or open flames. A second-degree burn may also develop from contact with chemicals or electricity.

Third-Degree Burns

Third-degree burns damage all layers of the skin and could reach bones and muscles. Most people who suffer from third-degree burns have been exposed to fire for a long period of time. Individuals who experience this type of injury should seek immediate medical attention as certain procedures such as skin grafts or tetanus shots may be needed to prevent infection and stabilize the injury.

Fourth-Degree Burns

This type of burn injury is the most severe and often affects the muscles, tendons and bones to the point where amputation of the damaged area may be necessary.

Burn injuries that causes severe damage can greatly affect your well-being. The scars these injuries cause can be embarrassing, making it difficult on your lifestyle and overall happiness. The medical treatment needed to maintain your health can leave you and your family with oppressive bills that you may struggle paying for years to come.

If you have reason to believe the injury was caused by someone else you may be able to take legal action. Our Gresham burn injury attorneys at Rizk Law can help guide you through the steps of the legal process, investigating your case to determine what caused your injuries and how another party may be at fault.

Call us today 503.245.5677 and let us get started on your case.

Accidents That Lead to Burn Injuries

When a burn injury is the result of an accident that involves another person or object, or happens on someone else’s property, a qualified lawyer can help answer the complex legal questions you may have about liability and taking legal action.

Accidents where individuals suffer burn injuries happen frequently, and in many cases these accidents could have prevented. Preventable accidents that cause burn injuries include:

Vehicle Accidents

Unfortunately, auto accidents are common occurrences in our society. Burn injuries may occur in the following situations that can occur because of a car crash caused by negligence:

  • Car explosions or fires
  • The deployment of an airbag
  • Exposure to dangerous chemicals
  • Exposure to hot metal or debris
  • Direct contact with an electrical source

Work Accidents

Employees who work with or around electrical equipment, heat sources or defective products are often at risk of suffering a burn injury. When occupations put employees around these types of hazardous conditions, employers are required to follow the fire safety standards outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. If a third-party is responsible for an individual’s burn injuries, they can be held liable for failing to use proper safety measures.

Property Hazard Accidents

Property owners are responsible for their visitor’s safety. Unsafe conditions that may cause an individual’s burns may be the result of the following:

  • Faulty equipment
  • Chemicals that pose a danger
  • Open heat sources
  • Exposed electrical wiring

Burn injury cases are complex. It may be difficult to know who is at fault for the accident that caused you to suffer an injury. Our Gresham burn injury lawyers at Rizk Law are prepared to handle many types of burn injury cases. In a free legal consultation we will examine your case and walk you through all the possibilities for pursuing compensation. Sometimes there might be insurance coverage and other times we may need to file a lawsuit. It all depends on the specifics of your case.

Call us today at 503.245.5677 and let us fight for your case.

Contact a Qualified Gresham Burn Injury Lawyer at Rizk Law Today

At Rizk Law, we have compassionate attorneys who care about our clients and their well-being. We understand that this is a difficult time for you and we want you to be able to focus on your healing. We can handle everything from communication with other involved parties to the abundance of paperwork that will need to be filed in a timely matter.

To find out if you have a case, contact us today for a free consultation. We will review your case and determine your legal options. If you decide to pursue your case further with us, there are no upfront costs or service fees as we work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you will not pay us for our services unless we are successful in recovering compensation.

Call us right now at 503.245.5677 to get started.