Central Texas Burn Injuries Lawyers

Burn Injury Attorney Serving Waco, Bryan, and Temple

Burn injuries are extremely painful and traumatic for survivors to endure. Not only do burn victims have to deal with immense emotional stress, but they also have to face the financial burdens of hospitalization, pain medications, and other medical treatments. And even after recovering, burn survivors must then confront the reality of lifelong injuries and disfigurement—often leading to significant challenges in return to work or prior activities.

Injured in a devastating car accident? Make sure you get the compensation you need to pay the bills; call the Central Texas burn injury lawyers at Rhodes Humble LLP.

Call Rhodes Humble LLP at (979) 459-9888 or submit an online contact form for a free consultation if you were not at-fault.

Common Causes of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries can occur under a wide array of circumstances and in many types of accidents. In some cases, burns may be the result of an accident that was no one's fault or simply an unfortunate event. However, in many situations, burn injuries are caused by someone's negligent conduct.

When a person or entity fails to act in a reasonably prudent manner and a burn injury results, they can be held liable. Our Central Texas burn injury lawyers help clients who have been the victims of burn injuries resulting from any number of situations.

We can assist you with a burn injury case resulting from:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Boating accidents
• Workplace accidents
• Electrocutions
• Hazardous/negligent/premises conditions

What Are the Different Degrees of Burn Injuries?

There are three degrees of burn injuries:

• First-degree burns are burns that affect only the outer layer of the skin. These burns can be very painful, but they are unlikely to cause permanent scarring or disfigurement.
• Second-degree burns are burns that affect the outer layer of skin as well as the inner dermis layer beneath the skin. These can result in peeling, blistering, or swelling of the burned skin In some patients, enough layers of skin will be spared so that sufficient functionality of that body part will be preserved. However, if nerves, muscles, tendons, or bones are involved, these second-degree burns could require significant medical treatment and cause significant impacts on future activities of normal life.
• Third-degree burns are burns that affect the outer layer of skin as well as other layers of connective tissue beneath the skin surface. Because third-degree burns involve the destruction of nerve endings in the skin, they can be much less painful than might be expected. However, this can present a danger because the person does not feel the burn and continues to be exposed to the damaging circumstances causing the burn. Third-degree burns can also be necrotic, or dead skin. A victim with a third-degree burn may require skin graft surgery, burn removal, or amputation even depending on the severity of extent and location of the burn area.

What Complications Can Occur?

All burn injuries must be evaluated and treated promptly by a medical professional. Even a “minor” burn can cause physical symptoms for days or weeks, and a minor impingement can progress to an unbearable nagging throb. Minor skin burns can become infected quite easily and may cause other complications, so it is essential to seek prompt medical attention.

Some of the many complications associated with burn injuries include:

• Hyperthermia
• Contractures and scar tissue development
• Fluid loss and joint/tissue/board injuries as a secondary consequence

Pursuing a Burn Injury Claim in Texas

For most personal injury cases in Texas, you generally have two years from the date of the injury-causing accident or incident brain injury, amputation, loss of hearing, and loss of eyesight.

Chemical burns can have lifelong consequences such as skin disfigurement, permanent hair loss, loss of sensation, physical impairment, or loss or limb. If you or a loved one has suffered a chemical burn, it is especially important to find a lawyer who can help you recover compensation. You could be dealing with the traumatic injury and expensive long-term medical treatment for the rest of your life. It is crucial that you do not delay in seeking legal representation.

Our Central Texas burn injury attorneys at our firm have successfully handled all types of burn injury cases, so if you or a loved one has been the victim of any type of burn injury caused by the negligent or wrongful actions or omissions of another person or entity, we have the experience and skills to help you explore your legal options.

Companies and individuals must follow rules, regulations, and guidelines to ensure the safety of those who buy their products or come into a building. A manufacturer that releases defective products puts everyone at risk. A property owner that does not maintain a safe environment puts everyone at risk. Texas business and property owners are tired of being held accountable, so they find legal loopholes.

When you are a victim, these legal loopholes can stop you from getting the justice you deserve. That is why it is crucial for you to hire a Texas lawyer to represent you. At Rhodes Humble LLP, our firm can help you obtain a burn injury settlement or win a Texas products liability lawsuit.

Our Texas Legal Solutions for Burn Injuries & Other Important Information

If you were injured, you are probably wondering, "What are my rights? Who is responsible for my medical bills? Can I sue? Should I contact a Texas burn injury attorney?"

We are here to let you know that even if you think you were in any way at fault, you may have more rights than you think.

Burn injuries could be the cause of, but are not limited to:

• Burner phone
• Defective airbag
• Defective toaster
• Defective appliance
• Explosion due to fault premises
• Hot liquid injury
• House fire
• Hunted hair styling
• Scalding hot liquids in the workplace or public space

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If you are considering a personal injury lawsuit, let our firm review the details of your situation and provide you with an evaluation. The best way to hold the right party responsible is through a well-founded and exhaustively investigated personal injury claim.

There are elements of our firm not shared by other burn injury firms:

• Attorneys Combined Experience: 71 Years
• Over 3,000 Cases Handled
• Over 25 Jury Trials In The Last 5 Years
• 9 Law School Faculty And Professor Positions

For representation that combines knowledge and experience with a proven record of recovering compensation, turn to our experienced Central Texas burn injury attorneys.

Strategic Plaintiff Representation from Tough Opponents

Defendants in these cases are frequently financial powerhouses, including major product manufacturers or commercial property companies who will go to great lengths to limit their financial exposure. Therefore, it is essential that your attorneys assess and organize your claims and damages in such a way that the jury will understand why the defendant needs to be held accountable.

In most personal injury lawsuits, wrongful death damages are not recoverable. In burn cases, they are because of the high probability of infection, long-term complications, and burn-related illnesses. In most personal injury lawsuits, lost wages are recoverable only if the injuries are severe enough to interfere with the ability to earn income. In burn cases, that is almost always an issue so lost wage claims are usually much stronger. Our experienced Texas personal injury attorneys will help you recover the personal injury damages applicable to your case.

Injured in a Serious Burn Accident? Turn to Rhodes Humble LLP for Help.

If you were in a serious burn accident, it is important to hire the right lawyer to represent you and fight for your right to be compensated by the responsible party or insurance company. Unlike other injuries, a serious burn injury can have lifelong consequences. You could suffer not only physically but mentally as well.

You may need several surgeries to fix the damage and to graft new skin. Burn injury victims suffer from a lifetime of pain and, understandably, can develop severe depression due to the trauma and disfigurement of their injury.

Burn injury cases are incredibly complex, fact-intensive and margin-constricted. If you think you've been burned because of someone else's negligence, recklessness or viciousness, you need experienced, hard-edged attorneys that consistently deliver high-quality, bottom-line driven results. At rhodes + cornerstone, that is exactly what we do. We'll help you chart your course. We'll work collaboratively with you to build the strongest claim possible. We do this by prepared as though we are going to trial on day 1. We'll keep you informed every step of the way. And we'll stand next to you in the courtroom with the laser-edge focus required to take down even the most well-financed and well-defended opponents. Your case is our priority.

If you need legal representation for a burn injury, our team is here to help in Bryan, College Station, Waco, Central Texas, and the surrounding areas. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.