Burn Injuries
Houston, TX Burn Injury Lawyers
Helping Victims of Fires, Explosions, and Electrical Accidents in Harris County
Burn injuries are not only incredibly painful, but they also can impact the victim's daily routine and quality of life. Every year, about 486,000 individuals are treated for burn injuries, a large portion of whom require long-term medical care. As a result, burn injury victims often face significant medical expenses and time away from work during recovery. Burn injury lawyer Shane R. Kadlec in Houston, Texas has dedicated his 20-year career to helping victims secure due compensation for injuries. He works on a contingency basis, so you can focus your energy on recovering while he pursues legal action. To learn how Mr. Kadlec can help, contact our firm today and review your case in more detail.
Types of Burns
The severity of a burn can range from mild to permanently disfiguring. Most often, burn injury cases deal with first, second, and third-degree burns, as more severe burns may be fatal.
- What is a First-degree burn: First-degree burns affect the top layer of skin and result in redness, swelling, and peeling. Most often, first-degree burns heal in three to six days, after the affected skin cells shed.
- What is a Second-degree burn: Second-degree burns extend beyond the top layer of skin to deeper layers of the dermis, causing redness, soreness and open blisters. They can take three weeks or more to fully recover.
- What is a Third-degree burn: Third-degree burns affect all layers of skin and extend to the tissue beneath. They can cause severe pain and require hospitalization at a burn unit or intensive care unit (ICU). If treated immediately, these burns may not require a skin graft or amputation. However, in some cases, third-degree burns can leave victims permanently scarred.
These types of injuries can impact all aspects of your life, especially if they require ongoing medical care, rehabilitation, and home modifications.
Causes of Burn Injuries
There are many scenarios which can result in a burn injury, including but not limited to:
- Contact with fire or flames
- Contact with steam or hot liquids
- Inhalation of chemicals
- Explosions
- Vehicle accidents
Depending upon the cause, you may suffer a thermal, electrical, or chemical burn.
What Workplace Accidents Cause the Most Burn Injuries?
Certain types of workplace accidents are more likely to result in burn injuries than others. In Houston, the experienced burn accident attorneys at The Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec often see burn injuries resulting from:
What Industries Are The Most Dangerous for Burn Injuries?
Burn injuries are more prevalent in certain industries due to the nature of the work and the materials handled. In Texas, the burn victim lawyer team at The Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec notes that the following industries report higher incidents of burns:
What Forms of Negligence Cause Innocent People to Suffer Burn Injuries?
Negligence that leads to burn injuries can take many forms, and identifying the responsible parties is crucial for a successful legal claim. The Houston burn injury attorneys at The Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec typically encounter negligence in the form of:
Long-Term Effects of Burns
Suffering from a burn injury can have profound and enduring consequences on both physical health and overall quality of life. As a leading Houston burn injury lawyer, The Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec is deeply familiar with these challenges and committed to supporting burn victims through their recovery and legal journey. Here are some of the long-term effects associated with burn injuries:
When building your case, our Boared Certified Texas Personal Injury Attorneys can evaluate the extent to which your life has altered to ensure you receive maximum compensation for your injuries.
What Compensation is Available to Burn Victims in Texas?
Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec can pursue compensatory damages to cover both economic and noneconomic expenses. The severity of the injury, the intent of the defendant, and their ability to pay will affect the total amount of damages you may receive. In addition, we must take into account where and how the accident took place and the extent of the physical and emotional pain you have endured.
If the defendant acted in gross negligence, we can also pursue punitive damages, which will be added to the compensatory damages you receive. Often, medical costs associated with burn injuries are incredibly high, costing tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. Though reparations cannot reverse the course of an accident, they can help to relieve the financial burden.
Speak With a Houston Burn Injury Lawyer for FREE
After representing burn injury survivors for over two decades, Attorney Shane Kadlec knows how to maximize damages awarded in a personal injury lawsuit. He offers personalized and compassionate care to each one of his clients. To learn how Mr. Kadlec can assist you, contact us online or call 281-962-8949 for a free consultation. We serve clients in Harris County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County, and throughout the greater Houston area.
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Work with an attorney with a proven record of success. To begin crafting your personal injury case, contact our Houston office online or call us at Free Consultation 281-962-8949.
We offer free personal injury consultations, and most cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. Under this fee structure, you would not owe us attorney fees unless we recovered compensation on your behalf.