New Jersey Flame Burn Injury Attorneys
Flame Burns
A flame burn, in which the victim's skin is directly exposed to fire, is the most common type of burn. It's also one of the fastest-spreading types of burn, because hair, clothing, furniture and other flammable material can help the fire spread quickly, exposing even more of the victim's skin to the flame and trapping him or her inside a column of flame.
Causes of flame burns include:
- House fires and building fires
- Careless smoking
- Cooking accidents
- Faulty electrical wiring
- Car, truck or motorcycle accidents
- Unreasonably flammable furniture, clothing and other materials
As burn victims, doctors and legal experts know, widespread flame burns can be life-threatening. The skin does more than just keep us together; it's also a major organ responsible for regulating hydration and body temperature, and a barrier against infections. When a significant percentage of the skin is burned, it can't do those jobs. The victim will need intensive care to prevent infections and keep the body's temperature from falling or rising to life-threatening levels. After this initial treatment, victims may be left with significant scarring that restricts their movement and changes their appearance dramatically. They may need multiple skin grafts, plastic surgeries or other treatments to prevent a permanent disability or scarring and prejudice.
Because flame burns are so often caused by building fires or made worse by flammable clothing and housewares, they're frequently attributable to someone else's carelessness. If you believe you were seriously burned through no fault of your own, you should contact Lependorf & Silverstein as soon as possible. Our Princeton New Jersey burn injury attorneys have handled hundreds of New Jersey burn cases, each of which presents unique facts and issues. If you decide to pursue a burn injury lawsuit, we can help you win financial compensation for your medical bills; pain and suffering; permanent scarring; any disability; any wrongful death; and more.
The attorneys at Princeton-based Lependorf & Silverstein have practiced law in New Jersey for more than 15 years. We have handled hundreds of New Jersey burn injury lawsuits and other personal injury cases, successfully winning millions for our clients. As experienced personal injury lawyers, we have the medical and legal expertise to prove the full extent of your injuries and win the maximum possible compensation in your case. We work only for a contingency fee, which means we never take legal fees unless and until we win your case for you, when we take a prearranged percentage of the recovery. And we offer free, no-obligation consultations, so there's no risk in talking to our experienced burn injury lawyers about your rights and the potential outcomes of your case.
If you or a loved one has suffered a severe flame burn in New Jersey, contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation.