Have you suffered burn injuries in an accident in Phoenix? Even with proper treatment, burns can lead to permanent scarring that limits mobility and causes emotional distress. You should not be left to bear these consequences of someone else’s mistake. Instead, you deserve compensation for what you’ve suffered and to help you rebuild your life. Let the Phoenix personal injury team at Triumph Law Group help you pursue it.
Contact us today for a free consultation with our Phoenix burn injury lawyers, and we’ll tell you how much your case could be worth.
Why Choose Our Phoenix Burn Injury Lawyers?
Burns are painful, expensive to treat, and incredibly disruptive. Right now, you’re learning to cope with your injuries and their impact on your life. However, you do not have unlimited time in which to seek fair compensation. The time to act is now, but you don’t have to do it alone. Instead, you can turn to the experienced burn injury attorneys with Triumph Law Group for help. While you rest and get better, we’ll get to work:
- Investigating the incident to determine everyone who could be liable for what happened
- Working with experts as necessary to calculate the fair value of your case
- Initiating insurance claims, sending demand letters, and filing complaints to begin the negotiating process
- Arguing aggressively for a fair settlement that gets you paid without the need for a trial
- Preparing your case for active litigation and arguing it in court if the liable party or their insurer refuses to make you a fair offer
We’ll take all these steps without charging you any upfront fees. Instead, you’ll only pay us if and when we win your case. That way, you do not have to bear the financial burden of asserting your rights and demanding justice. Don’t wait—contact us to get started today.
Types of Burn Injuries
Burns are skin injuries that result in tissue damage. They can be typed based on the reason for the damage as follows:
- Thermal burns – These are caused by direct contact with heat sources like fire, steam, hot liquids, or heated objects. The severity depends on exposure duration and temperature.
- Chemical burns – These injuries occur when skin or eyes come into contact with strong acids, alkalis, or other corrosive substances. They can continue to damage tissue until thoroughly washed off.
- Electrical burns – These result from contact with an electrical current. The damage may not always be visible on the skin, as the current can cause internal injuries, including heart or nerve damage.
- Radiation burns – Exposure to radiation damages skin tissue, with the severity depending on the dose and duration of exposure. The most common type of radiation burn is the sunburn.
- Friction burns – Injuries like road rash occur when skin rubs against a rough surface, generating heat and causing damage similar to a thermal burn. They often result in abrasions and redness.
- Cold burns – Frostbite results fromprolonged exposure to freezing temperatures, which damages skin and underlying tissues. Affected areas may turn white or black in severe cases.
Degrees of Burns
Medical professionals categorize burns as follows:
- First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of the skin (epidermis). They cause redness, minor inflammation, and pain but usually heal within a few days without scarring. Mild sunburns are an example of first-degree burns.
- Second-degree burns affect both the epidermis and the underlying dermis. They cause redness, blistering, swelling, and more intense pain. Healing time varies, and scarring may occur. For example, touching a hot stove might result in second-degree burns.
- Third-degree burns extend through the epidermis and dermis, potentially reaching fat tissue. The skin may appear white, blackened, or charred, and nerve damage can result in numbness. These require medical attention and may need skin grafting. Severe fire burns are an example of third-degree burns.
Common Accidents That Cause Burns
People who cause accidents that result in burn injuries can be held liable for the consequences. Here are a few common scenarios that can result in legal liability:
- Car Accidents and Vehicle Fires – Negligent drivers or auto manufacturers may be liable if a crash results in a fire or an explosion due to a vehicle defect.
- Defective Products – Manufacturers can be held responsible if a product malfunctions or lacks proper safety warnings, leading to burn injuries.
- Electrical Burns Due to Negligence – Property owners, contractors, or utility companies may be liable for burns caused by exposed wiring, faulty electrical systems, or otherwise unsafe conditions.
- Scalding from Hot Beverages or Food – Restaurants, coffee shops, or food service providers may be liable if they serve excessively hot food or drinks without proper warnings.
Can I File a Burn Injury Lawsuit?
Did you suffer burn injuries because of something someone else did or didn’t do? If so, you could be entitled to file a lawsuit against that person. An attorney can determine everyone who may be to blame for your injuries by reviewing evidence like the following:
- Police accident or incident reports
- Security camera footage
- Medical records
- Eyewitness testimony
- Accident reconstructions
Recoverable Compensation in Burn Injury Claims
If someone else is responsible for the burn injuries you suffered, they could also owe you money for your:
- Medical bills, including hospitalizations, surgeries, pharmaceuticals, rehab, and therapy
- Lost wages and diminished income if your injuries affect your career prospects
- Property that was damaged in the incident
- Pain and suffering accounting for the physical and emotional discomfort of your burns
- Diminished quality of life if the burns affect your ability to care for yourself or take part in favorite activities
Arizona law also allows for the awarding of punitive damages in cases of gross negligence, extreme recklessness, and intentional infliction of harm. These damages are meant to punish the defendant for their shocking behavior and deter such behavior in the future.
The Time Limit for Filing Your Case
Unfortunately, you do not have unlimited time to file your burn injury lawsuit. Under most circumstances, Arizona’s statute of limitations on personal injury claims gives you two years from the date of your injury to take legal action against liable parties. If you attempt to file after this deadline has passed, the liable party can move to have the action dismissed as untimely filed, which the court will likely agree to, in which case you would lose your right to sue.
While the statute of limitations applies to personal injury lawsuits, it affects out-of-court settlements as well. Once you can no longer take legal action against the liable party, you will no longer have leverage with their insurance provider.
Contact Our Phoenix Burn Injury Attorneys Today
Have you or someone you loved suffered burn injuries in an accident in Phoenix? If someone else is to blame for what happened, you can hold that person accountable for the consequences. You should not have to pay the price of someone else’s bad behavior, and an experienced burn injury lawyer in Phoenix can help you demand fair compensation.
Don’t wait another moment to stand up for your rights. Contact Triumph Law Group today by calling 602-595-5559, and let our experienced Phoenix burn injury lawyers pursue the just compensation that you deserve.
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