Our Las Vegas burn injury lawyer, Brian Boyer, will work relentlessly to help those who have become injured at the hands of a negligent person or entity. If we take your case, we will make sure we do everything in our power to ensure a favorable outcome for you and your family. If you or a loved one have become the victim of a burn injury in Nevada, our law firm is prepared to help you hold the responsible party accountable for their actions. Please contact our team today for a free consultation.
Experiencing a burn can be one of the most painful types of injuries. As recently reported by the American Burn Association, over 480,000 people in the United States alone obtain medical treatment for fire and/or burn-related injuries each year. Moreover, the recovery process or a burn can be incredibly challenging. Victims can often experience temporary or permanent disfigurement and require extensive medical care which will end up costing hundreds of thousands of dollars in the long-run.
Typical causes of burn injuries
Although most people think of burn injuries by a traumatic house-fire-type of event, they can actually happen in a variety of ways. In fact, over half of all burn injuries that are reported each year are caused sans a flame. A few of the most common types of burn injuries in Southern Nevada include, but are not limited to:
- Product defects/spontaneous combustion (electric vehicles, electronic devices);
- Electrical fires due to negligent property upkeep;
- Chemical burns due to unsecured hazards;
- Scalding liquid burns;
- Smoke-related burns and inhalation
Different classes of burn injuries
When seeking medical treatment for a burn injury, your medical professional will classify the type of burn injury based on the degree of severity. There are three categories of burn injuries. These categories are as follows:
- First-degree burn: This is the least-severe type of burn injury. Although it is still painful, a first-degree burn only affects the top layer of your skin, the epidermis. In most cases, medical treatment is not required for this type of injury as they will usually heal without medical intervention (unless, of course, an infection occurs.)
- Second-degree burn: A second-degree burn refers to an injury that affects the deeper layers of skin tissue. These burns are characterized by increased pain, greater severity, and a lengthier healing process compared to first-degree burns. Second-degree burns may necessitate medical attention.
- Third-degree burn: The most critical type of burn, a third-degree burn, demands immediate medical intervention. In a third-degree burn, tissues beneath the skin suffer damage. Frequently, a skin graft is necessary to properly address the wound linked to a third-degree burn.
Contacting an attorney your burn injury
If you’ve sustained a burn injury due to a hazardous or product defect, an auto accident, or any other negligent act, it’s crucial to have a qualified attorney by your side. In the State of Nevada, to establish a defendant’s liability for a burn injury, a plaintiff typically needs to demonstrate that the defendant’s negligent, reckless, or hazardous behavior was a direct cause of your burn.
An experienced professional must carefully examine the circumstances surrounding the burn. If you or a loved one has suffered a severe burn injury, our burn injury attorney in Las Vegas, NV is prepared to fight for your right to compensation. We will prove the sequence of events, the causation, and prove negligence in order to serve justice to the fullest extent of the law.
Burn injury statute of limitations in Nevada
One of the most significant errors an injured party can make is delaying in seeking legal recourse.
In accordance with Nevada law (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e)), plaintiffs are bound by a specific timeframe to initiate legal proceedings. Claims related to burn injuries are governed by a two-year statute of limitations rule. Therefore, it is imperative to submit your claim immediately following your injury. Acting promptly is crucial to safeguarding your rights. Reach out to a Las Vegas personal injury attorney without delay.
Collecting compensation
By filing a personal injury claim, victims can seek legal recourse for the total value of their damages. To do so, however, it is critical that you work with an experienced lawyer who can work diligently to preserve your rights. Moreover, the insurance companies will use any tactic they can to pay as little as possible for your injuries. By hiring Brian Boyer, our Las Vegas, NV burn injury lawyer has a proven track record of collecting maximum compensation for his clients. Typical damages he will help you collect on include, but are not limited to:
- Medical bills (present and future);
- Rehabilitative therapy;
- Therapy and counseling;
- Lost wages;
- Loss of earning capacity;
- Emotional pain and suffering;
- Temporary or permanent scarring and/or disfigurement;
- Wrongful death
In most cases, burn injury cases will encompass temporary or permanent scarring or disfigurement. To calculate the non-economic damages associated with these injuries requires the help of a skilled legal professional.
Why work with Brian Boyer Burn Injury Attorney
Our Nevada attorney, Brian Boyer, has over a decade of experience helping burn injury victims recover compensation. He whole-heartedly believes in helping those who have been harmed at the hands of a negligent person or entity. If you or a loved one have become injured in Las Vegas, Nevada, Brian will:
- Hear the facts of your case in a free, no-obligation burn injury consultation;
- Give you his personal cell phone number so you may contact him at any time;
- Investigate the facts of your case and hire experts to help prove negligence;
- Help you at no-upfront cost–if he doesn’t recover compensation, you pay nothing;
- Manage all insurance company communications and negotiations;
- Set you up with the best doctors for your specific needs;
- If the insurance companies fail to offer maximum compensation, he will file a lawsuit on your behalf.
Brian has a successful case history when it comes to helping personal injury victims throughout the state of Nevada. Time and time again, our Las Vegas personal injury attorney has helped thousands of individuals recover top-dollar from the negligent party’s insurance company.
Contact our Las Vegas, NV burn injury attorney for a free consultation
At Brian Boyer’s personal injury law firm, we have the experience you need to recover the most money for your burn injury case. If you or a family member has suffered from a serious burn injury in a negligence accident, we are here to help you hold the bad guy accountable.
Contact our law firm today for a free consultation. If you do not have transportation, we will come to you. We will travel to all parts of Clark County, including:
- Summerlin,
- North Las Vegas,
- Pahrump,
- Spring Valley,
- Enterprise,
- Winchester,
- Sunrise Manor,
- Paradise,
- Henderson,
- Boulder City.
Client Testimonial:
“I got into an accident that wasn’t my fault. When my insurance wanted to hold me accountable for it I didn’t know who to call so I reached out to The Injury Firm. I can’t tell you how satisfied I was! It was like having a personal assistant. They took care of everything for me. I hope I never get in an accident again but if I do, they’ll be the first call I make.” – Omid S.
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