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Burn cases have to be handled in the correct manner. As one of the more emotionally charged areas of our personal injury practice at Lawyer, Lawyer, Dutton, Drake & Conklin, LLP, our Iowa attorneys respond to the challenges our clients face with compassionate and dedicated legal advice and advocacy.
Burn injuries resulting from house fires, exploding gas tanks or car accidents can be disabling and life-changing for families. With the elderly, a mild burn injury might prove fatal. Burn cases involving teens and children present unique issues because their bodies have not fully developed and will change in the future. For plastic surgery to be effective, the victim must sometimes wait until he or she reaches maturity, regardless of age.
Understanding burn injuries may require detailed medical investigation, including interviews with specialist doctors. These steps are necessary to not only provide for the immediate needs of the victim but also to help make good decisions regarding settlement or case values pertaining to medical expenses in the future.
Questions We Hear About Serious Burn Injuries
What Compensation Can I Recover After a Serious Burn Injury?
A serious burn injury may require extensive medical treatment, skin grafts, reconstructive surgery, rehabilitation, and ongoing care. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, future treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, permanent scarring, disfigurement, and other long-term losses.
Who Can Be Responsible for a Serious Burn Injury?
Responsibility for a burn injury depends on how the accident occurred. A negligent driver, property owner, landlord, manufacturer, contractor, or another party may be legally responsible. Determining liability often requires a thorough investigation into what caused the fire, explosion, or other burn-related incident.
Will I Be Compensated for Permanent Scarring or Disfigurement?
Yes, permanent scarring and disfigurement may be considered when evaluating a burn injury claim. In addition to medical expenses, Iowa law may allow compensation for the lasting physical, emotional, and psychological effects that serious burns can have on a person's daily life and future.
Why Are Burn Injury Cases So Complex?
Serious burn injuries often require treatment from multiple medical specialists and may involve future surgeries, rehabilitation, and lifelong care. Children and young adults may require additional procedures as they grow. Because the long-term effects are often uncertain, burn injury cases require careful evaluation before a settlement is reached.
Should I Talk to an Attorney Before Accepting an Insurance Settlement for a Burn Injury?
Insurance companies may try to settle burn injury claims before the full extent of future medical care and permanent scarring is known. Before accepting a settlement, it's important to understand how your injuries may affect your health, employment, and quality of life for years to come.
Can I Recover Compensation for Future Plastic Surgery After a Burn Injury?
Many serious burn victims require reconstructive procedures months or even years after the original injury. Depending on the circumstances, future surgeries, skin grafts, rehabilitation, and related medical care may be included when evaluating the value of a burn injury claim.
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