Contact An Experienced Burn Injury Attorney Today
Our California burn injury lawyers understand the pain and disfigurement which results from severe burn injuries, and the needs of burn survivors and their families. Serious burns have devastating consequences for injured Californians and their families. If you’ve ever experienced even a minor burn, you know that these injuries, no matter what the cause, are incredibly painful and difficult to heal.
If you are suffering from an accidental burn injury, you deserve top-quality legal representation to help you heal from this traumatic experience. Liljegren Law Group is here to help. Our experienced team of attorneys will work diligently to recover possible damages for property damage, doctor’s bills, and more. With an extensive personal injury practice, our firm has the experience and the resources to handle the most complex burn injury claims. Working with a variety of medical experts we will make sure you have access to the medical care you need, as we conduct a thorough investigation to build your case.
Contact our California burn injury attorneys today by calling (866) 613-9906 or by filling out our online form. We provide free case evaluations and consultations online or at our San Diego offices.
California Burn Injury Statistics
Every year, thousands of Southern California residents suffer from burn injuries. These statistics are widespread across the United States as well. House fires, wildfires, cooking accidents, and more common causes lead to these burns.
According to the American Burn Association, in 2016:
- 486,000 people sought medical treatment for burn injuries
- 40,000 people were hospitalized for burn treatment
- 30,000 people sought treatment at burn injuries
- 8% of burn victims survived their injuries
- 73% of burn injuries occurred at home
- Fires and open flames caused 43% of burns
According to the Centers for Disease Control, someone died in a fire every two hours in the United States during the year 2000. A person was injured by a fire every 23 minutes in 2000, and up to 10,000 people die every year from burn-related injuries.
Cost of Burn Injury Care
Seeking medical treatment for burn injuries can put a serious strain on your finances, especially if you do not have adequate medical insurance. Burn treatments total more than $10 billion annually. In addition to basic burn treatment, victims may need to receive treatment for additional injuries such as infection and disfigurement.
- 66% of burn cases involve disfigurement, which can cost between $28,000 and $35,000 to treat
- Additional costs for infections can range from $58,000 to $120,000
- Skin breakdown costs an additional $38,000 to $107,000 to treat
- Treatment for psychological complications can cost between $16,000 and $75,000
- Delayed wound healing treatment or skin grafting costs between $37,000 and $110,000
The average Californian is not financially prepared to pay for burn treatments out-of-pocket. Even a moderate burn can cost over $200,000 to treat.
Severe burn injuries can leave permanent scars, limit movement, and often prevent people from returning to work. We understand that you will need help with medical bills, finding doctors, getting lost wages, and possibly obtaining home health care. California burn victims face a long, painful road to both physical and mental recovery. Recovery is long, painful, emotionally exhausting, and expensive.
Even minor burns can have a major impact on your life. Whether you have been injured in an explosion or an electrocution accident, you want an experienced lawyer to help you get the full compensation you deserve. The California burn injury attorneys at the Liljegren Law Group protect the rights of personal injury victims.
Victims of severe burns may require months of rehabilitation. Not only could you be looking at physical pain and scarring, but there is also physiological damage to worry about. No victim should also be worrying about how they will get the bills paid on time or whether they will have a job to return to once they have recovered.
Classifying Burn Injuries
- First degree burns – minor burns which affect only the first layer of skin.
- Second degree burns – relatively superficial burns which affect both the first layer of skin and the one just below it.
- Third degree burns – these are the most severe burns, as they injure all the layers of skin as well as the underlying tissue.
Most Common Causes of Burn Injuries in California
Whether you have been injured at work, at home, or as the result of an automobile accident the Liljegren Law Group can help you regain your losses after suffering a burn injury. Our attorneys understand the damage, pain, and suffering caused by burn injuries and are dedicated to providing victims and their families with the compensation necessary to get back to life.
Call Our California Burn Injury Lawyers | Schedule a Free Consultation
The California burn injury lawyers at the Liljegren Law Group understand the complexities of medicine and law that apply to burn injury cases. If you or someone you care for has suffered a burn injury in California, caused by another’s negligence, the Liljegren Law Group can help. Please call us today for a confidential, no obligation free case evaluation and learn about your legal options from our highly experienced California burn injury lawyer. (866) 613-9906
