Burn Injuries

Burn victims often face a long and difficult road to recovery. In some cases, a burn injury may change a victim’s life forever. If you have suffered serious burns due to the negligence of another person or entity, it is important to seek the help of an injury attorney who can advise you on your options. At the Arfaa Law Group, Baltimore burn injury lawyer Julia Arfaa is committed to maximizing your financial recovery so that you can get the medical help you need to recover as fully as possible.

Burn injuries are generally categorized according to their severity. First-degree burns are those in which the outer layer of the skin is damaged. The skin may become red, swollen, and painful for the victim. Second-degree burns are those in which the first layer of the skin is burned through, and the second layer is also harmed. This may be characterized by blisters, severe pain, and swelling. Third-degree burns are the most severe because they cause damage beyond the skin and harm the underlying tissue.

Serious burns may be caused by a variety of accidents, ranging from engine fires in car, truck, train, and airplane accidents to construction accidents such as explosions as well as chemical and electrical burns. In some cases, fires and resulting burns may even be caused by the use of defective consumer products.

If your burn injury was a result of someone else’s negligence, you have a right to seek compensation. Negligence is a failure to exercise reasonable care in one’s course of conduct. Reasonable care is defined as how a prudent person would act in the same situation. The burden of proof in personal injury cases is on the plaintiff. In most cases, the plaintiff must establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant owed them a certain duty of care, the defendant breached this duty of care, and the plaintiff suffered injuries and damages as a direct result of the defendant’s breach.

Under Maryland law, burn injury victims may seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, scarring and disfigurement, disability, and more. It is important to note that to obtain any compensation, your personal injury claim must be filed within the appropriate time frame, known as the statute of limitations. Victims in Maryland usually have three years from the date of an accident to take legal action.

At the Arfaa Law Group, we understand that serious burn injuries may have long-term consequences for a victim and an entire family. Baltimore burn injury attorney Julia Arfaa is committed to pursuing the compensation that you deserve for your harm. We know that you want to put this accident behind you, and we will make every effort to resolve your claim fairly and efficiently. The Arfaa Law Group represents people throughout the state of Maryland. Call 410-889-1850 or contact us online to set up a free consultation if you need a personal injury or wrongful death attorney.