Serious burn injuries are traumatic. The last thing you want to worry about when you are in pain is a legal battle. At Bordas & Bordas, we focus on getting results for our clients to secure the compensation they deserve. Our catastrophic injury attorneys are dedicated to fighting for justice.
When you hire a Wheeling burn injury lawyer from our firm, you are getting a seasoned team capable of securing enough compensation to care for your injuries today and in the future.
Burn injuries can be devastating and life-altering. At Bordas & Bordas, our attorneys commonly handle burn injury cases in Wheeling caused by various accidents, including:
Severe burns are not only incredibly painful but also medically complex. Burns often require long-term care as they impact multiple systems within the body.
Burns are classified into three categories: first-, second-, and third-degree. Second-degree burns usually result in painful blisters, swelling, and deep tissue damage. Third-degree burns go even further, with the potential for nerve damage, permanent scarring, or disability. Because second- and third-degree burns cause significant harm, these typically give rise to personal injury claims.
The more severe your burns are, the more potential you have for a higher payment resulting from your legal claim. Serious burns usually result in higher medical bills and rehabilitation costs, along with lost wages and considerable pain and suffering. Our Wheeling attorneys could help you get the compensation you need for your burn injury.
Consider the case of Bruce Phippsâs widow. In 2015, we secured a settlement of $18 million for her after our investigation revealed that energy company Exterran had committed corporate negligence. We submitted company records, emails, text messages, and more showing they failed to address known dangers at the natural gas âpiggingâ station that resulted in Phippsâs death.
Five years earlier, we obtained a $1.7 million verdict for the parents of a young man who was burned in a natural gas explosion while at his home. His extensive injuries required 23 surgeries and a three-month stay in the hospital.
We have also negotiated confidential settlements of $8 million against an electric company for burns resulting in death and $3.4 million against a city government for an electrocution death.
Every burn injury case begins with a lawyer thoroughly reviewing your medical records. We work with medical experts to understand the care you have received so far and estimate what long-term care you might require. This could include pain management, plastic surgery, rehabilitation, or psychological help. In calculating damages, your lawyer may also identify who can be held responsible.
Our experienced burn injury lawyers in Wheeling could help with your case and ensure you receive the best medical care. We could also connect you with specialists or other healthcare providers if you are not getting the best care available. At Bordas & Bordas, we are committed to advocating not only for your financial recovery but also for your recovery as a whole.
The injuries resulting from a burn are not just physical, but also emotional and financial. The good news is that you do not need to pursue recovery alone. While you focus on healing, your Wheeling burn injury lawyer could get to work to recoup financial reimbursement to offset your losses.
At Bordas & Bordas, we pride ourselves on getting clients results that impact their lives. Call us today for a free consultation with a qualified attorney and start the process toward financial recovery.
