Oakland Burn Injury Attorneys
At the Oakland personal injury law firm of Estey Bomberger, our serious injury attorneys have seen firsthand the physical and emotional pain caused by serious burn injuries. Burn injuries, whether the result of a motor vehicle accident resulting in a car fire, a natural gas explosion, an industrial accident, or any other accident, are one of the most painful and debilitating injuries a person can suffer. Burn injury victims often suffer other injuries (such as broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, or spinal cord injuries) that may complicate and delay healing, recovery and rehabilitation. Burn injuries are the sixth leading cause of unintentional, accident deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Types of Burn Injuries
Although many people think of fires when they think of burn injuries, there are many types of burn injuries that do not result from exposure to a flame or fire. At Estey Bomberger, our attorneys have more than 70 years of collective experience representing burn injury victims. We have represented victims of electrocution burns, hot liquid burns (scalding injuries), chemical burns, inhalation burn injuries, light burns, radiation burns and thermal burns. When burn injuries are caused by negligence, recklessness or carelessness, our attorneys hold the responsible parties financially accountable for the serious personal injuries or wrongful deaths they cause.
Burn Injury Classifications
Burns are classified as first-degree, second-degree, or third-degree, depending on the depth of the burn. First-degree burns are the most common and less serious, usually causing only mild pain and redness. An example of a first-degree burn is a sunburn. Most first-degree burns can be treated at home. A second-degree burn is more serious than a first-degree burn because it affects both the outer layer of the skin (the epidermis), and the underlying layer of skin (the dermis). A third-degree burn damages all layers of the skin and may also damage underlying tissues. Third-degree burns are very serious injuries that may require hospitalization in a burn center and skin grafting surgeries, among other treatment. When burn injuries are serious, victims are at risk for serious complications, including internal injuries, shock, and infection. After any burn injury, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Defective Products and Fire-Related Burn Injuries
On a regular basis, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls numerous products that pose serious fire hazards. When products known to be dangerous ignite or catch fire and cause a burn injury (and property damage), the manufacturer or designer of the product may be liable for your injuries. Examples of defective products include defective gas tanks, defective propane tanks, or defective smoke alarms. In any case where burn injuries may be the result of a defective product, it is important to preserve any and all evidence for inspection to determine the source and cause of the fire. At Estey Bomberger, we will additionally review whether the product has been subject to recall by the CPSC or the manufacturer.
Maximum Compensation for Burn Injury Victims
After any accident resulting in serious injury, it is important to choose an attorney who can get you the maximum compensation you are entitled to. You have only one chance to recover compensation for your injuries or a loved one’s wrongful death. Choose an Oakland injury attorney with the skills and resources necessary to get you the full and fair compensation you deserve for medical care and hospitalizations, skin graft surgeries, future plastic surgery, rehabilitation, lost earnings, loss of earning capacity, physical pain and emotional suffering, and other expenses related to your injury. At Estey Bomberger, our long record of case results and satisfied client testimonials is a testament to the level of preparation we put into every case. If we are unable to reach a fair settlement in a reasonable amount of time, we will take your case to trial.