Sacramento Burn Injury Attorneys

Fighting to Secure Maximum Compensation for You

Burn injuries often result in scarring, disfigurement, and lifelong medical care needs. If your burn injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you should not have to deal with the financial, physical, and emotional burden of the injury alone. At United Attorney Group in Sacramento, we fight to secure the maximum compensation available for our clients by holding negligent parties accountable for their mistakes. We’re here to help you rebuild your future after a severe burn injury.

Call us today at (916) 249-8012 for a free consultation. There are no upfront fees, and we only get paid attorney fees if we win compensation for you.

When Can You File a Claim for a Burn Injury?

To pursue a legal claim for a burn injury, you must show that another person, company, or entity was at fault for the circumstances that caused the burn injury. If negligence, unsafe conditions, or misconduct caused the accident that led to your injuries, then it might be possible to establish the defendant’s liability for your losses.

Common scenarios where burn injuries may lead to a claim include:

• Motor vehicle accidents resulting in fire or explosion
• Defective consumer products that catch fire or overheat
• Workplace accidents involving chemicals, electricity, or industrial equipment
• Residential fires caused by defective appliances or wiring
• Gas leaks and explosions due to poor maintenance
• Construction site accidents involving flammable materials

If your injury falls into one of these categories or a similar situation, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. Of course, you don’t need to guess. You can learn your legal options by speaking with our Sacramento burn injury attorneys.

Can You File Against Your Landlord If There Was a Gas Explosion?

Many burn injuries occur in residential settings, often due to gas leaks or explosions. If you were injured in a fire or explosion at your rental property, you may have a claim against your landlord. Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe premises, which includes arranging for regular gas line inspections, repairing leaks, and keeping heating and electrical systems safe.

If your landlord’s negligence created unsafe living conditions that led to your burn injuries, you may be able to hold them financially responsible through a premises liability claim and/or burn injury claim with our help.

Are Burn Injuries Expensive to Treat?

Burn injuries are some of the costliest injury types to treat, especially if the burns are severe, like third-degree burns. Treatment often extends for months or years and can include multiple medical disciplines. The expense is not limited to the initial hospitalization but includes ongoing care to help you recover physically and emotionally.

Typical treatment costs for severe burn injuries may include:

• Emergency care and hospitalization
• Skin grafts and reconstructive surgery
• Infection control and wound care
• Prescription medications and pain management
• Physical therapy and occupational therapy
• Psychological counseling for trauma and disfigurement
• Long-term follow-up care and additional surgeries

Because the financial toll of burn injuries can be staggering, burn injury claims often involve significant compensation. A Sacramento burn injury attorney from our firm can fight for a recovery amount that accounts for the medical bills and lost wages you are dealing with, as long as your reduced quality of life and the lifelong impact of scarring or disability.

Will Your Burn Injury Case Go to Court?

Many people worry that filing a claim means they will automatically have to go through a long, stressful trial. The reality is that many successful burn injury claims settle before reaching a courtroom. However, because these cases often involve high dollar amounts, insurance companies sometimes refuse to make fair offers in the conference room, which means heading toward litigation in the courtroom.

Factors that may affect whether your case goes to court include:

• Severity of your injuries and long-term care needs
• Amount of compensation you are seeking
• Strength or thoroughness of the evidence proving liability
• Willingness of the insurance company to negotiate fairly
• Whether punitive damages may apply

If your case does go to trial, our attorneys from United Attorney Group will be fully prepared to represent you in court. We do not back down from insurance companies, and we have the experience and resources to present your case convincingly to a judge and jury.