It is generally accepted that one’s physical appearance has social consequences. Not only does a disfiguring burn on ones’ face make him or her less attractive to potential mates; it becomes the very first impression in a social or business setting. We all like to feel that we are not… CONTINUE
Burn Injury Cases: Determining Worth and Compensation
The value of a burn injury case depends on many factors: Severity of the burn – Is it a first, second, third or fourth degree burn? Size of the burn – How large is the affected area? Will there be permanent scarring? Location – Where is the burn located? Is… CONTINUE
Actionable Burns: Severity
Any kind of burn is actionable if it is caused by negligence or a defective product. The degree of burn is a very important factor in determining the extent of one’s damages. There are instances in which a burn might not fit the criteria for pursuing legal remedy. For instance,… CONTINUE
Burn Injury Degrees and Severity
A first degree burn normally involves the top surface layer of the skin, such as a typical sunburn that might be a little bit red and sensitive to the touch. Second degree burns involve the first two layers of the skin. Symptoms of second degree burns include a deeper reddening… CONTINUE
Fire Safety Planning
In addition to maintaining smoke detectors in good working order, it is important to keep emergency phone numbers near your phone, or program them into your mobile device. You should have a family plan, especially if you have young children, regarding how and where to exit your home in the… CONTINUE
Fire Prevention: Smoke Detector Law
Smoke detectors are required by law, but it is important to maintain them properly. You should change the batteries in smoke detectors regularly and periodically test them to be sure they are in good working order.
How Common Are Burn Injuries, Statistically?
According to the Center for Disease Control on average, in the United States, on average, someone died in a fire every two hours, and someone was injured every 23 minutes. Each year in the United States, 1.1 Million burn injuries require medical attention. Of those injured as a result of… CONTINUE
Actionable Burn Injuries
Actionable burn injuries may come from any number of sources, including explosions, hot liquids, flames, steam, electrical currents, radiation, and strong chemicals, such as paint thinner or gasoline. Burns may also come from sources like homes, restaurants hotels, and defective products. Our firm has also seen a number of clients… CONTINUE
Premises Liability and Trespassing
What If I’m Trespassing and I Get Hurt from Some Negligently Maintained Property? The general rule of law is that trespassers do not have a right to sue for their injuries. There can be exceptions where a property owner should reasonably foresee and anticipate trespass, but the law generally disfavors… CONTINUE
Premises Liability: Hazardous Conditions Can Be Anywhere
A premises liability case can arise out of an incident at a swimming pool, a construction site, an office building, a home, a street, a bike lane, a curb, a staircase, an amusement park, a movie theater. Virtually every premise is owned, controlled and maintained by some person or entity,… CONTINUE
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