Severe Burns

Severe burns are painful and life-changing injuries. Our skin is a living organ that helps keep out disease, regulate body temperature and more. When more than a certain amount of skin is damaged, all of those functions are damaged along with it, putting the victim’s life at risk. After the immediate danger passes, victims may have a long recovery ahead, as they seek to minimize the scarring and the loss of bodily function that can come with it. All in all, burn injury victims may spend months in the hospital (and many thousands of dollars), followed by years of skin grafts, surgeries or therapy. And when the burns leave visible scarring, victims may suffer severe emotional and social injuries that impair their quality of life.

The American Burn Association estimates that about 40,000 Americans require hospitalization for burns every year. Severe burns can take place at work, especially in high-risk occupations like construction, but experts say most burns take place in the home. These can be especially severe because victims can be caught sleeping, losing the time they need to get out of danger. Among the most common causes of burn injuries are:

Many of these causes can be traced back to negligence -- bad driving, carelessness in the home or defects in consumer products that should never have been sold. When another party’s negligence causes severe burns, victims in Florida can hold that party legally responsible for the results. Because burn injuries require so much treatment, they can be extremely expensive, routinely reaching six figures. Costs can go even higher if the patient requires extensive care after hospitalization, such as treatment by a dermatologist to preserve range of motion and limit unsightly scarring. And the personal cost may be more difficult to quantify, but it’s very real -- physical pain, abrupt changes in lifestyle and future plans and the emotional trauma of living with any permanent disfigurement. Our Miami-Dade burn injury attorneys help clients claim these and all other costs of an injury that was no fault of their own.

All of the partners at Balliro are experienced trial attorneys who have practiced law in Florida for a decade. Unlike some law firms, we do not automatically start negotiations for a settlement after taking a case, simply because that’s the easiest thing to do. Our Fort Lauderdale burn injury lawyers understand that we are working for the best interests of our clients -- and that’s what we’ll serve, even if it means going to trial. We have the experience to handle the complex medical and legal issues involved in cases of severe burns, and ensure that our clients don’t miss their opportunity to secure all of the compensation they are entitled to. And because we understand that our clients come to us at a difficult time in their lives, we make sure we’re available anytime -- 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

If you or a loved one suffered severe burns through no fault of your own, you should talk to the experienced Miami burn injury attorneys at Balliro. To set up a free, confidential evaluation of your case, please contact us through our Web site or call 1-866-INJURED toll-free from anywhere in Florida.