Burn Injury Lawyer
If you've suffered a burn injury at work, you're likely experiencing overwhelming physical and financial setbacks.
A burn injury lawyer can build your case and help you secure the compensation you deserve in the aftermath of a burn injury.
The Shelton Law Firm in Houston, TX, has collected millions on behalf of victims injured on the job.
What Causes Burn Injuries?
Your workplace should be a place where you can feel confident you won't be injured. However, burn injuries often occur on the job due to a variety of factors, such as:
- Defective products
- Flammable materials
- Explosions
- Fires after a motor vehicle accident
- Construction accidents
- Building fires
- Chemical burns
If your employer carries workers' comp insurance, your injury may qualify for those benefits. But in Texas, employers aren't required to carry this insurance. Even if your employer carries this insurance, your injury may be due to third-party negligence (such as a poorly designed piece of equipment), which would justify filing a personal injury lawsuit. Our Houston burn injury lawyer can represent you and help secure compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Contact us now for a free consultation.
Determining If You Have a Personal Injury Case
If your injury was caused by a defective product, improper training, or unsafe working conditions, you may be entitled to compensation.
To have grounds for a lawsuit, your burn injury must have occurred due to a negligent action on the part of someone who owed you a duty of safety, such as a product manufacturer.
Did a severe burn lead to measurable losses such as bills for medical treatment, loss of income, a decrease in your ability to work, or pain and suffering? If so, a burn injury lawyer can help you recover compensation.
Ready To Collect Compensation for Your Injury? Contact Us Today
If you've suffered a burn injury in the workplace, The Shelton Law Firm wants to hear from you. As an attorney and card-carrying union member, Michael E. Shelton has the background and credentials you need to secure fair compensation and a stable future.
Whether you are in Texas, Louisiana, or anywhere else in the United States, we can help. If you're ready to speak to a Houston injury attorney about your case, we invite you to request a free consultation using our electronic form or call our office:
(713) 807-0700
Diane's Story
After suffering burns from a natural gas explosion, Diane received help from Mr. Michael Shelton so she could focus on her recovery.
"We focus a significant portion of our personal injury practice on cases involving burn injuries. Over a million people seek medical attention for burns in the U.S. every year. All serious injuries can be traumatic, but burns are particularly devastating not only because of their pain and scarring, but because serious skin damage can easily lead to additional health complications." Mr. Michael Shelton
The 4 Main Types of Burn Injuries
A burn is heat damage to the skin caused by flames, contact with heated objects, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. Burns are classified by degree, depending on how deep into the skin they are and how severe the damage is. There are four main categories of burns:
First-degree burns damage the outermost layer of the skin, like a minor sunburn. Though affected individuals can expect redness, pain, swelling, and peeling, mild treatment is usually all that is required. First-degree burns usually heal within seven to 10 days.
Second-degree burns damage the epidermis (outermost layer) and partially damage the dermis (middle layer). The burn site can be painful, red, swollen, and blistered. Second-degree burns commonly occur after one comes into contact with a scalding hot liquid. Medical treatment may be required if the burn covers a large area.
Third-degree burns extend through every layer of the skin, though the burned individual may not feel any pain because their nerve endings have been damaged. Other symptoms include skin that appears white or charred, a raised, leathery texture, and blisters. These injuries require immediate medical attention.
Fourth-degree burns destroy the epidermis and dermis. They can also damage underlying muscles, tendons, and bones. Since the nerve endings have been destroyed, there is no sensation in the area. These injuries may cause permanent damage to the affected area.
The skin is an organ that serves to protect our bodies from the environment and is our first line of defense against germs. When the skin is damaged, additional complications such as dehydration, infection, hypothermia, breathing problems, damage to internal organs, and scarring can arise. These complications can be costly in many ways, but Mr. Shelton can help you seek justice and alleviate the financial burden this injury has caused.
Why the Degree Matters
Depending on the severity of your burn, your losses, medical expenses, and healing journey will be different. For example, third- and fourth-degree burns often require years of recovery and multiple surgeries. Chemical burns and electrical burns often cause damage to the inside of the body, even if there is minor skin damage. Because of this, severe burns often justify more compensation than minor injuries.
Hear From Our Personal Injury Attorney Advocating for Victims Since 1974
If you have been injured in an explosion or pipeline accident, burn injury attorney Michael E. Shelton can help. He has also represented burn victims who were injured in motor vehicle accidents or as a result of a defective product. These types of injuries are considered catastrophic and can have life-long effects.
When To Contact Our Houston Attorney
If you've suffered a serious burn in an accident, seeking immediate medical attention is absolutely crucial. Once you are safely under a doctor's care, it is then important to seek advice from a trusted and established personal injury lawyer.
Your burn injuries in a pipeline, construction, refinery, or industrial accident can cause you and your family to struggle with lost income, medical expenses, and emotional pain and suffering. Although you may be legally entitled to compensation, you won't actually collect unless you are able to reach a settlement or win a court case. Both of these avenues are incredibly difficult without the help of a lawyer.
Our Houston law firm understands the lasting physical and emotional effects a burn injury can have on a person. Let us be the ones to fight for you.
"If a negligent third party is responsible for your workplace injuries, you may be entitled to compensation. Our Houston burn injury lawyer can represent you and secure compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more."
