Burn Injury Lawyer in El Paso
If you or a loved one has been the victim of negligence resulting in a burn injury, equitable compensation could be the first step in getting your life back on track.
Whether this compensation comes from a settlement or after a hard-fought trial, having a skilled attorney by your side guarantees that every offer you receive is screened by a legal expert working in your best interests. At the Law Office of Abrar and Vergara, we understand the burden and discomfort a burn injury may cause. Our attorneys explore the variety of damages you may be due and relentlessly pursue compensation for your suffering. Contact our office for a free consultation and a chance to speak directly with attorneys Arif Abrar and Linzui Vergara.
What Can Cause Burn Injuries
While most people are familiar with burns caused by fire and hot liquids, there are a variety of other means by which an individual can be injured. Burn injuries can also result from:
- Contact with a hot object
- UV radiation (sunburn)
- Harsh chemicals
- Exposure to extreme cold
Depending on the location, size, and severity of the burn, you may require extensive treatment, time off from work, or even emotional counseling to deal with the psychological impact of the incident. Your attorney will evaluate all of these effects and more to accurately determine appropriate damages and to seek out the liable parties.
Burn accidents occur often in daily life, though most don’t necessitate a lawsuit. Incidents which may require burn injury litigation include:
- Vehicle accidents
- Industrial explosions
- Fire detection system malfunction
Liability for your burn injury may fall on an individual who acted carelessly, a manufacturer of faulty equipment, a property owner who hasn’t assured the safety of a building, or any other entity whose negligent conduct resulted in your injury.
Burn Severity Classifications
There are medical classifications to describe the severity and damage caused by a burn injury. The most common levels, in order from least to most severe, are:
- First-degree burn
- Second-degree burn
- Third-degree burn
This terminology is both widely used and effective at communicating the seriousness of the injury sustained. For example, if your injury was classified as a third-degree burn, it is almost certain that hospital care was necessary, whether or not you received the full extent of treatment possible. Some individuals may find that they needed to abstain from or cut short a hospital stay due to a financial inability to continue treatment, which may have resulted in compounded suffering.
Why Hire a Lawyer
The reality is that the overwhelming majority of burn injury lawsuits end in settlements after a continuous back and forth between the two parties. Without a lawyer, however, the victim of a burn injury is far more likely to be tricked, receive a lowball offer, or miss compensation opportunities entirely. Attorneys Linzui Vergara and Arif Abrar have handled over 100+ cases and have honed their skills in identifying lost wages, detailing sources of suffering and distress, and finding the parties responsible for the injuries suffered.
The Law Office of Abrar and Vergara prides itself on its dedication to its clients. Our attorneys work on a fair and consistent contingency, so we only win when you win, however long your case takes. Contacting a lawyer early allows for a headstart in examining the evidence and also ensures that you will be within the statute of limitations to earn compensation for the injury.
Contact the Law Office of Abrar and Vergara Today
We know that the healing process can often take as long as the legal process does. For that reason, we are careful to make sure that every case we take on is approached with empathy, diligence, and consideration for the victim’s unique road to recovery. The team at the Law Office of Abrar and Vergara will work tirelessly on your case and ensure wrongdoers are brought to justice while you focus on gaining your life back.
For a free consultation with the attorneys at the Law Office of Abrar and Vergara, call or fill out the contact form below. We are proud to serve the El Paso area and New Mexico.
