Burn Injury

Carol Rosenbloom Associates, LLC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Burn Injury Lawyer

The personal injury attorneys at Carol Rosenbloom Associates, LLC provide quality representation and service to burn injury victims throughout Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.

We will take the time to listen to you, explain your options, and aggressively pursue any claim you may have against the insurance company or company responsible for compensating you for your injuries. Our goal is to aggressively fight to maximize your recovery and ensure you receive your rightful compensation, including compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, special needs or equipment, disfigurement, and your pain and suffering associated with your burn injury.

We have over 40 years of personal injury experience, including fighting insurance companies and big businesses to obtain the fair and just compensation our clients deserve. Regardless what they say, insurance companies and adjusters have one goal—to pay you as little possible. Insurance adjusters and insurance company attorneys are not your friends. They are paid by insurance companies to represent their legal interests. That is why we are ready to fight on your behalf.

Common Causes of Burn Injury

Some common sources of burn injury, which may entitle you to compensation, include the following:

• Auto accidents
• Truck accidents and SUV rollovers
• Defective products or product liability
• Premises liability
• Electrical accidents
• Chemical burns
• Exploding furnaces, boilers, stoves, or other appliances

There are four main types of burns:

• Thermal burns - caused by contact with flames, steam, hot water (or other hot liquids), and other sources of intense heat.
• Light burns - caused by contact with sunlight or other sources of ultraviolet light.
• Chemical burns - caused by contact with an acid or an alkali.
• Radiation burns - caused by contact with nuclear radiation or ultraviolet light.

The severity of a burn injury will fall into one of three categories:

First-degree burns - only the first layer of skin is burned. First-degree burns are characterized by reddened skin that will heal in approximately one week and may peel.

Second-degree burns - the first and second layer of skin is burned. Second-degree burns are characterized by moist-looking skin and blisters.

Third-degree burns - all layers of the skin are burned and the underlying tissue is damaged. Third-degree burns are characterized by a white or black dry wound. Permanent scarring is inevitable.

Burns are one of the most expensive catastrophic injuries to treat. For example, a burn of 30% of total body area can cost as much as $200,000 in initial hospitalization costs and for physician’s fees. For extensive burns, there are additional significant costs which will include costs for repeat admission for reconstruction and for rehabilitation.

Compensation in the case of a serious injury, such as burns, must consider the impact upon the earnings and lifestyle of the victim. If a substantial loss of earnings or capacity to earn results from such an injury, or the victim must significantly alter his or her lifestyle as a result of such injury, then the compensation to that victim must be accordingly increased.

If you feel you have been the victim of such an injury, and the injury resulted from the careless or negligent actions of another, it is important that you do nothing that might adversely affect or prejudice your rights. Do not give any statements, written or recorded, without first consulting with an attorney. Do not sign authorizations permitting an insurance company to access your medical providers or records

If you suspect that negligence has caused a serious or permanent burn injury to you or a member of your family,contact a personal injury attorney at Carol Rosenbloom Associates, LLC, to schedule a free initial consultation.

At Carol Rosenbloom Associates, LLC , in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, our burn injury lawyers have more than 40 years of combined legal experience, a thorough knowledge of personal injury and wrongful death law, and a familiarity with burn injuries.

Our attorneys will work with medical professionals, investigators, and other experts to develop and prepare the best possible case for trial. You will have direct access to your attorney who will keep you informed and up-to-date regarding the status of your case.

We offer free initial consultations. The majority of our services are provided on a contingent fee basis. This means you will pay no attorneys' fees unless we are able to achieve a verdict or settlement on your behalf.

Contact Carol Rosenbloom Associates, LLC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A burn injury attorney from our firm will be happy to speak with you and provide an honest evaluation of your case.