Sacramento Burn Injury Lawyers
Burn injuries resulting from a building fire, defective appliance, auto accident, electrical accident, toxic chemical spill, construction accident or exposure to extremely hot water, affects more than one million Americans annually. One of the most expensive injuries to treat; burn injury medical expenses can soar into the tens of thousands of dollars. In addition to financial challenges, serious burn injury victims may also have to cope with physical difficulties as well. Significant burn injuries can drastically alter a person's physical appearance, which often leads to severe emotional injuries.
As seasoned advocates of those injured through no fault of their own, the Sacramento burn injury lawyers at the law firm of Estey Bomberger will work tirelessly to protect clients' legal rights. Collaborating with renowned experts in the treatment and care of burn injuries, we can determine the current and future medical and financial needs of a victim. Our legal team has won millions of dollars for clients' medical bills, lost earnings, pain, suffering, and any other expense related to an injury.
Types of Burn Injuries
Electrical burns
Although the surface of the skin may show no signs of injury, exposure to high voltage electricity can inflict serious electrical burn injuries. Burns caused by an electrical source can send powerful electrical currents throughout the body, causing severe internal damage. In many electrical burn cases, the electrical current disturbs the rhythm of the heart, resulting in cardiac arrest.
Chemical burns
Contact with toxic acids or alkaloids may instantly destroy the top layer of skin and continue to "eat away" at the deeper layers of skin and tissue if not treated promptly. The signs and symptoms of a chemical burn may include intense pain at the site of contact, blisters or black dead skin at the contact site, shortness of breath, headache, muscle twitching and low blood pressure. Because internal damage is a concern when exposed to toxic acids or alkaloids, chemical burn victims should seek immediate medical attention.
Scalding burns
Scalding burns are caused by exposure to extremely hot water and occur most frequently in the kitchen, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In fact, scalding burns are the leading cause of accidental death in the home for children between the ages of birth to four years. Exposure to 150-degree water for just one second can result in third degree burns, which often damage the deepest layer of skin and tissue.
Protecting Sacramento Burn Injury Victims' Legal Rights
Oftentimes, burn injury victims may face resistance from insurance companies when seeking payment of a claim. The Sacramento burn injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger know how important it is for burn injury victims that their medical treatment and emotional therapy is not interrupted. We can make sure the insurance company does not deny you payment of a claim or tries to settle for an amount that is below the total cost of damages.
Free Consultation at Your Home, Office or Hospital
If you were seriously injured in a burn injury accident, contact a Sacramento personal injury attorney at the law firm of Estey Bomberger. We can arrange a free consultation at your home, office or hospital whenever it is most convenient for you. We will even meet you over the weekend or in the evening. Phone our firm today at (916) 503-5216 for your free legal consultation.