Burn injuries can be severe. In addition to the pain they cause, victims may face scarring, risk of infection, and nerve damage for the rest of their lives. If you or someone you love suffered burns in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you should be compensated, and Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., can help.
We are a smaller law firm, which allows our catastrophic injury attorneys to take a focused approach to helping each client. A Longmont burn injury lawyer from our team will provide you with the attention and support you need to secure the compensation you deserve.
What Types of Accidents Commonly Cause Burns?
There are many types of accidents where victims may suffer burns. Our Longmont attorneys take a wide variety of personal injury cases and can assist with burn injuries caused by common accidents, including:
Burns can be fatal, potentially leading to wrongful death claims. Our lawyers can help your family seek justice if you lost a loved one due to a burn injury.
Burn Injury Claims Can Be Complex
Burn injuries can have a lasting impact, especially second and third-degree burns and burns covering large areas of the body. These types of burns often require extensive medical treatment and can severely affect quality of life.
For these reasons, burn injury settlements can be high, which makes these cases more complex. Insurance companies typically want to keep settlements low because it helps them increase profits. However, it is to your benefit not to accept a hasty lowball offer.
You will not know the amount of damages you can seek until you fully understand how your injury impacts you physically, mentally, and financially. If you accept a low offer that does not cover your medical treatment and other losses, you cannot go back and seek more.
Our attorneys in Longmont can review your burn injury case, help you identify current and future expenses, and aggressively seek the maximum compensation possible during insurance negotiations. If necessary, we can file an injury lawsuit and represent you at trial. We work hard to protect our clients and get them the money they deserve.
What Damages Can You Recover for a Burn Injury?
In addition to your medical costs, our Longmont lawyers can pursue compensation for your lost income and pain and suffering after a burn injury. Lost income includes wages and benefits from work you have missed. It may also include the loss of your future earning capacity if your injury makes it impossible for you to return to your job. Pain and suffering include compensation for scarring, disfigurement, severe and chronic physical pain, mental and emotional anguish, and lost quality of life.
If we cannot resolve your burn injury claim through an insurance settlement, we can help you file a lawsuit. According to Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-80-102, the statute of limitations for most personal injury and wrongful death cases is two years. However, if your burn occurred due to a car crash, Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-80-101(1)(n) dictates that you have a three-year window to file. If these deadlines pass, the court probably will not hear your suit.
Contact Our Longmont Attorneys About Your Burn Injury Case
At Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., we strive to offer you clarity and guidance through challenging times. When you work with us, our Longmont burn injury lawyer will help you navigate each step of your case, communicating with you regularly so you remain up-to-date on your claim’s status. Contact our law firm today. We offer free initial consultations and are available 24/7 to speak with new clients.
