Brooklyn Burn Injury Lawyer
In 2021 alone, there were 398,000 burn injuries that received medical treatment in the United States according to CDC data reported by the American Burn Association. Approximately 10% of these burns occur at work and about 68% occur in the home.
Some of these burns occurred in everyday accidents, while others occurred due to the fault of someone other than the victim. Since burns can be severe, potentially leading to infection and disfigurement, those injured because of another party’s negligence may be eligible for compensation.
If you are a burn victim and believe another party is at fault for your injuries, contact a Brooklyn burn injury lawyer to discuss your legal options. An experienced Brooklyn catastrophic injury attorney could help you navigate the laws and procedures regarding injury claims to help you recover financially, physically, and emotionally.
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Long-Term Effects of Burn Injuries
Even when burns have healed and scar tissue has formed, an injured individual may continue to experience long-lasting effects from their injuries. These effects can include:
- Inability to sweat: sweat glands can be destroyed by third-degree burns, making it difficult for burn victims to control their own body temperature
- Dry skin: oil glands in the skin can also be destroyed, taking away the skin’s natural lubrication
- Color changes to the skin: scars can remain red for months or even years and skin grafts may be a different color due to different amounts of melanin in different areas of the body
- Changes in sensation: extreme heat and cold can bother burn victims and touch sensations may decrease
- Psychological damages: emotional trauma can cause some victims to feel isolated, which may necessitate counseling and psychotherapy
The statute of Limitations in Brooklyn
Most states give victims of burn injuries a set amount of time to file a lawsuit, known as the statute of limitation. According to New York Civil Practice Law and Rules § 214-a, this time limit is 30 months from the date of the injury. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For instance, the statute of limitations for minor children may not begin until they are 18 years of age and still runs for 30 months.
Filing a claim by the deadline is extremely important. Injured individuals who do not file their case within the allotted 30 months risk having their claim thrown out by the defendant and the judge. This bars them from seeking legal recourse for any damages, financial or otherwise, that they incurred at the hands of the defendant.
Contacting a Brooklyn personal injury attorney as soon as possible can help victims get their case filed in time. In addition, the sooner the victim can hire legal representation, the sooner the attorney could begin obtaining evidence to support their claim.
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How a Brooklyn Burn Injury Attorney Could Help
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Brooklyn, NY 11214
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While it’s possible to handle a personal injury case on your own, having an experienced attorney by your side significantly increases the likelihood of a favorable outcome. According to studies, victims represented by a personal injury lawyer receive higher settlement amounts compared to those who handle their cases independently. For a free case evaluation: