Ventura County Burn Injury Attorney

Ventura County Burn Injury Lawyer

Not all injuries are the same. Catastrophic injuries can leave accident victims with permanent physical damage. Few are more devastating than burn injuries. Not only do they cause permanent disfigurement and physical pain, they can also result in a lifetime of emotional trauma. In addition to tremendous pain and suffering, burn injuries also require constant treatment and medical attention that can place accident victims in a tremendous financial burden. My name is J. Jeffrey Herman and I am a Ventura County burn injury attorney. For more than 30 years, I have successfully represented accident victims throughout Southern California recover the proper compensation needed to account for their medical bills, damages, lost wages along with their pain and suffering.

Types of Burn Injuries in California

When most people think of accidents that cause burn injuries, they immediately think of a fire. But did you know more than 75 percent of burn injuries in California are caused by scalding hot water or steam? Although catastrophic burn injuries caused by electrocution or exposure chemicals are less common, they are among the most severe. Many are the result of defective products, such as water heaters or various electrical appliances. In addition to the dangers at home, burn injuries often happen in the workplace, including improperly labeled chemicals and exposure to improperly guarded electrical lines.

How is Liability Established in Ventura County Burn Injury Cases?

Unless you sustained a burn injury at work, it is necessary to establish liability if you plan on seeking compensation for your losses resulting from your injury. This is one of many tasks a Ventura County burn injury attorney can assist you with.

The steps involved in establishing liability include:

  • Determining the cause of your accident
  • Determining if the cause of your accident was the result of negligence
  • Documenting how severe your injury is

Properly completing these tasks will often require conducting an investigation. Although you may not have the resources and expertise necessary to do so on your own, the team at our Ventura County burn injury law firm will be able to conduct a proper investigation on your behalf.

What Are the Potential Consequences of a Burn Injury?

You already know sustaining a burn injury can result in immediate pain. However, such injuries can also result in lasting consequences. They may include (but are not necessarily limited to) the following:

  • Long-term pain
  • Scarring and/or disfigurement
  • Itching
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Psychological and emotional struggles, particularly if a burn injury causes disfigurement
  • Weakness, which could theoretically impact one’s ability to perform certain tasks at work or throughout one’s daily life
  • Overall decrease in quality of life

Essentially, burn injuries are serious because they do not merely cause acute physical distress. The physical, emotional, and psychological damage resulting from a burn injury can last long after the accident which caused the injury occurs.

How Are Burn Injuries Treated in Ventura County?

The specific manner in which a burn injury may be treated will vary depending on the severity of the injury, its location, and other such factors. The following are some of the more common treatment methods for burn injuries:

  • Medication
  • Skin grafts
  • Surgery
  • Topical lotions
  • Physical and/or occupational therapy
  • Reconstructive surgery

Those are just some of the treatments that may be necessary to address the physical consequences of a burn injury. If a victim has developed psychological difficulties as a result of sustaining a burn injury, they may also need to work with a mental health professional to help them overcome these challenges.

Regardless, if you have sustained a burn injury, there is a good chance your treatment will be costly. Your injury could also interfere with your ability to return to work and earn an income. You may even require long-term care.

If you were injured because another party was negligent, you can file a claim to collect compensation for your losses from their insurance, or you can file a lawsuit if this is not an option. If you were injured on-the-job, you can file a claim to collect workers’ compensation benefits. You are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits even if your accident did not result from anyone’s carelessness.

In either instance, it is highly advisable to enlist the help of a Ventura County burn injury law firm. Your odds of recovering the compensation you deserve will typically be much greater if you have proper legal assistance.

How a Ventura County Burn Injury Attorney Can Help

A personal injury attorney must wear many hats. In addition to providing legal representation and counsel, they must also protect the health and welfare of the client. As a Ventura County burn injury attorney, my first priority is to make sure each client receives the best possible treatment to address their injuries. In far too many cases, accident victims with serious burns are not in a proper physical condition to conduct many of the tasks we often take for granted. The personal injury legal team at The Law Offices of J. Jeffrey Herman can help with the following:

  • Help clients navigate through the legal process
  • Obtain and file legal paperwork and documentation
  • Provide skillful negotiation with insurance companies and in the courtroom
  • Protect the rights of accident victims with burn injuries

Because the consequences of burn injuries are severe, it is vital to receive the maximum settlement. The first important step is to select an experienced and knowledgeable burn injury attorney with an extensive track record of placing clients in the best position to succeed.

Contact Ventura County Personal Injury Law Offices of J. Jeffrey Herman for Consultation

As an experienced burn injury attorney, J. Jeffrey Herman understands the obstacles and challenges many burn injury victims face on a daily basis. He and his legal team utilize an aggressive and comprehensive approach to help clients recover the personal injury settlement they deserve. During this difficult time, it important to have a legal professional on your side committed to always protecting your best interests. To learn more, contact the Ventura County Law Offices of J. Jeffrey Herman and schedule a consultation to discuss your case.

The Law Offices of J. Jeffrey Herman has a focus on personal injury cases in other parts of California.

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