Burn injuries are among the most painful and devastating injuries a person can suffer. In addition to immediate physical pain, burn victims often require long-term medical treatments, permanent scarring, and emotional trauma.
If you have suffered a burn injury due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, you deserve to be compensated. At Dan Caplis Law, our Denver catastrophic injury lawyers have a proven record of securing maximum compensation for our clients, and we want to do the same for you.
Call (303) 770-5551 or visit our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your burn injury claim.
The Dan Caplis Law Advantage
- We have over 40 years of experience protecting the rights of injury victims in Denver.
- We have a proven record of securing maximum compensation for our clients.
- We genuinely care about helping you get back on your feet and move forward after a burn injury.
- Our Denver burn injury lawyers will handle your claim on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing until we win for you.
Leading Causes of Severe Burns
Burn injuries can occur in many different situations, often due to someone else’s carelessness or negligence. Some of the most common causes of severe burns include:
- Motor vehicle accidents can cause burn injuries when vehicles catch fire after a collision or when flammable materials ignite.
- Workplace accidents are a frequent cause of burns, especially in industries involving chemicals, electricity, or high heat. Employers who fail to provide proper safety equipment or training can be held liable for burn injuries.
- Defective products, including appliances, electronics, and batteries, can overheat or malfunction, causing severe burns. Manufacturers may be held liable under product liability law.
- Fires in homes and buildings can be caused by faulty wiring or inadequate fire safety systems. Negligent maintenance may also cause building fires, all of which can cause severe burn injuries. Property owners may be liable if their negligence contributed to the cause of the fire and your damages.
- Scalding accidents from excessively hot water, steam, or hot liquids can occur in restaurants, hotels, and residential properties where water heaters are set too high or are malfunctioning.
Determining the cause of your burn injury is essential to the success of your claim. At Dan Caplis Law, our Denver burn injury lawyers will carefully investigate the accident or incident that caused your injuries to identify causation and liability.
Types of Burns
Burns are classified by their causes. The type of burn determines the appropriate medical treatment.
Thermal burns can result from contact with flames, hot surfaces, steam, or scalding liquids. These are the most common types of burn injury and can range from minor to life-threatening.
Electrical burns can occur when a person comes into contact with an electrical current. These burns can cause both visible surface damage and severe internal injuries to organs and tissues.
Chemical burns may result from exposure to acids, alkalis, or industrial chemicals. Workers who regularly handle hazardous materials face a heightened risk of chemical burns.
Radiation burns can occur from overexposure to ultraviolet light, X-rays, or radiation therapy. While sunburn is the most common radiation burn, more severe cases can occur in medical or industrial settings.
Friction burns, also known as road rash, can occur when skin rubs against a rough surface at high speed, commonly in motorcycle accidents or other vehicular crashes.
Why You Need a Denver Burn Injury Lawyer
You need an experienced Denver burn injury lawyer to investigate your accident, identify all possible causes and potentially liable parties, and uncover essential evidence to build your strongest claim.
Your lawyer can help determine and accurately value both your current and future damages so you know what a fair settlement would be. They help resolve your claim fairly as quickly as possible. And if a fair settlement is not reached, they can take your case to trial to help you secure maximum compensation for your burn injury damages.
Schedule a Free Consultation With a Denver Burn Injury Lawyer
The Denver burn injury lawyers at Dan Caplis Law have the experience and resources to guide you through the legal process and help you secure the full value of your claim. Call (303) 770-5551 or visit our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim.