Sacramento Burn Injury Lawyer

Exposure to fire, high temperatures, chemicals, electricity, or radiation can cause serious physical injuries called burns. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 398,000 burn and fire injuries were reported across the United States, many resulting from violent car accidents, work-related exposure, medical malpractice, and defective products. As the victim of a burn injury in Sacramento, California, it’s important to know you have the right to take legal action and demand compensation for the costs and suffering you’ve experienced.

The award-winning Sacramento burn injury lawyers at Singleton Schreiber can help you take on a product manufacturer, an employer, a property owner, or an insurance company in pursuit of the maximum monetary award you deserve.

Call our Sacramento law office today to discover how our local lawyers and national resources can impact your burn injury case. There’s no cost for an initial case evaluation with our team.

What Are Burn Injuries?

Burn injuries involve damage to the skin and, depending on the severity of the trauma, subdermal tissues, muscle, and/or bone. There are five types of burn injuries:

• Thermal burns occur when the skin comes into contact with hot objects or elements, such as steam, flames, hot metals, or scalding liquids

• Chemical burns caused by exposure to caustic chemicals such as solvents, detergents, or acids

• Electrical burns caused by contact with an electrical current

• Radiation burns caused by exposure to radio frequencies, ultraviolet light, or thermal radiation

Burn injuries are classified based on how deeply the wound penetrates into the body.

There are four recognized classifications of burn injuries:

• First degree burns, or superficial burns, which only affect the outer layer of the skin known as the dermis
• Second degree burns, or partial thickness burns, which damage the epidermis and penetrate into the second level of the skin known as the dermis
• Third degree burns, or full thickness burns, which damage both layers of the skin and penetrate into underlying tissue, including tendons, nerves, and muscle 
• Fourth degree burns, which run penetrate deep into the tissue and damage the bones

First and second degree burns are often painful, red, and swollen and might blister. Once burn injuries move deeper into the tissue, nerve endings will be destroyed, which will limit the pain that’s felt at the burn site. These more severe burns tend to increase the risk of complications, such as organ failure, amputation, infection, or sepsis. 

Both short-term and long-term consequences of a burn injury will depend on a variety of factors, including the classification of the burn, the part of the body that’s affected, the percentage of the body that’s affected, as well as any complications that arise. 

We Represent Clients Who’ve Suffered Burn Injuries in All Types of Accidents in Sacramento, CA

At Singleton Schreiber, our personal injury lawyers in Sacramento have extensive experience representing burn injury victims and families in cases involving:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents and friction burns
• Mass transit accidents
• California wildfires
• Defective products, including lithium ion batteries
• Medical malpractice
• Nursing home abuse
• Construction accidents
• Gas explosions
• Workplace accidents
• Boating accidents
• Firework explosions
• Assault

If you’ve been injured or have suffered the wrongful death of someone you love because of an avoidable burn injury, call our Sacramento burn injury attorneys to discover how we can help you take action and fight to recover a life-changing monetary award from those at fault.

What Compensation Can I Recover If I’ve Suffered Burn Injuries in Sacramento?

When your burn injuries are the result of a defective product, an act of violence, or someone else’s negligence, you’ll reserve the right to bring a legal claim for damages. Through a personal injury lawsuit, you can request compensatory damages to help you handle the financial implications of your burn injuries, as well as the more subjective trauma you’ve suffered as a burn injury victim.

Our Sacramento burn injury lawyers will help you fight to get compensation for:

• Hospitalization, surgery, skin grafts, anesthesia, medication, medical devices, and other current medical bills
• Future medical expenses related to rehabilitation and follow-up care
• Lost wages and disability
• Reduction in earning capacity
• Damage to personal property
• Funeral expenses if a burn injury is fatal
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Reduced quality of life
• Loss of consortium
• Disfigurement and physical scarring
• Inconvenience
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Embarrassment

If your burn injury lawsuit goes to trial in Sacramento County, a jury may decide that punitive damages are warranted, too. In California, punitive damages are appropriate when a burn victim’s injuries were caused by the defendant’s intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

Why Should I Hire a Burn Injury Attorney in Sacramento?

Burn injuries can be painful and debilitating. For many burn victims, the road to recovery isn’t short or easy. Even though you may have the right to seek compensation, actually getting a check in your hands can be an uphill battle, too. 

Insurance companies of those at fault will try to take advantage of your delicate situation. They’ll attempt to manipulate you into taking a low-ball offer or into walking away with no compensation at all. Hiring an experienced Sacramento personal injury lawyer levels the playing field and forces the insurance company to handle your claim in good faith.

Your choice of representation matters, which is why burn injury victims in Sacramento consistently turn to Singleton Schreiber for help.

We’re award-winning California trial attorneys recognized for excellence in civil litigation by ALM Law.com, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, Law Dragon, and Sacramento Magazine. Our winning strategies and compassionate approach to litigation have helped us recover over $3 Billion for severely injured clients and families.

As our client, you’ll benefit from our full-service legal representation, including:

• A prompt and thorough investigation into your burn injury case
• Consultations with trusted expert witnesses as we evaluate evidence, develop legal strategies, and calculate your damages
• Filing your burn injury lawsuit within the applicable statute of limitations 
• Advocating for a top-dollar settlement during negotiations with the defense
• Passionately arguing the merits of your burn injury lawsuit at trial, if necessary

Don’t hesitate to contact our Sacramento law office today to set a time for your free consultation. Members of our team are standing by to help 24 hours a day.