New York Personal Injury Attorney for Burn Injuries
Dedicated Legal Support for Burn Injury Victims in New York City
If you were severely injured or disfigured in a catastrophic injury accident in New York City, you need an experienced, compassionate attorney to fight for your rights and interests. At KI Legal Personal Injury, we have the knowledge and experience to effectively represent individuals and families in personal injury cases, including burn injury cases. We have the resources to conduct an extensive investigation into the accident that caused your burn injuries, discover the liable party's negligence, and build a strong case for compensation.
Schedule an initial consultation with our burn injury attorneys in New York by filling out our online contact form or calling (646) 766-8308.
What You Need to Know About Burn Injuries
A burn injury is any type of damage to the body caused by exposure to heat, electricity, chemicals, radiation, or flames. Common burn injuries include first, second, and third-degree burns. Third-degree burns, also known as full-thickness burns, are the most severe. These burns often cover more than 20% of the body and can lead to death.
Common causes of burn injuries include:
- Faulty or poorly designed electrical wiring
- Defective or improperly installed appliances
- Defective or dangerous products
- Defective heating systems
- Explosions
- Flammable or combustible chemicals
- Accidental fires
Burn injuries can cause damage to the skin, fat, muscle, bones, and even internal organs. Third-degree burns can destroy all layers of the skin and even damage the underlying tissue and organs. These burns can also cause severe scarring, disfigurement, and life-threatening infections.
Types of Compensation Available for Burn Injury Victims
The compensation you can recover in a burn injury lawsuit will depend on the severity of your injuries, how much of your body was affected, the extent of your scarring, disfigurement, and pain and suffering, and the amount of your economic and non-economic damages.
You may be entitled to an award of damages for:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earnings
- Loss of consortium
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering
- Scarring and disfigurement
In some cases, a burn injury victim may also be entitled to punitive damages. Punitive damages are awarded by a jury to punish the defendant for particularly egregious or reckless behavior. Punitive damages are not intended to compensate the burn injury victim but to punish the defendant.
Why You Need a Skilled Burn Injury Attorney
Burn injuries can be extremely serious, even fatal. If you or a loved one was injured or disfigured in a burn injury accident, you may be entitled to significant compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. At KI Legal Personal Injury, we have the resources, knowledge, and experience to represent you in a burn injury lawsuit. Our New York burn injury attorneys have what it takes to effectively advocate for your interests. We will fight to obtain the maximum compensation you are owed.
Call (646) 766-8308 or contact us online today to schedule an initial consultation.
Ki legal Personal Injury Case Results
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CITIBIKE Accident
Successfully represented a CITIBIKE bike rider that was struck by a commercial truck in New York, NYC. The bike rider suffered severe personal injuries to his arm and hand requiring surgery and months of physical therapy to rehabilitate his injuries.
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College Student Trip & Fall
Successfully represented a college student at the City University of New York in Queens, New York against the City of New York that tripped and fell due to a cracked sidewalk defective condition, causing injuries that required multiple surgeries.
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Construction Negligence
Successfully sued on behalf of a construction worker who fell and broke his knee from a faulty staircase.
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Dog Walking Accident
Successfully represented a pedestrian that was walking his dog when he was struck by a speeding vehicle in New York, New York.
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Elevator Negligence
Successfully sued on behalf of an elevator rider who suffered back injury when the elevator came loose and plunged several floors.
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Gym Slip & Fall
Successfully represented a gym guest that slipped and fell on an unsecured gym mat while walking through a gym. A lawsuit was successfully litigated against the HOA condo association which ended up in a favorable settlement for the client.