If you have been burned and have suffered major bodily injuries, you should contact a personal injury attorney right away. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we understand how costly medical care can be, and we also understand that insurance will not cover all of your expenses. You will have co-pays, cosmetic treatments, lost work, and a slew of additional out-of-pocket expenditures. The good news is that we are able to assist. For a free legal consultation, call 909-982-0707 today.
Burn injuries have both acute and long-term consequences
A burn injury, as you are probably aware, can result in rapid and severe pain and anguish. In fact, some burns are so severe that they need long-term medical attention. You might be dealing with skin grafts, surgeries, long-term rehab, and hospital visits, to name a few things.
In the short term, you will require a lot of medical attention. This can be costly, and it may need you to travel, which adds additional expenditures such as meals and hotel stays – not to mention the fact that you won’t be able to work while you’re in the hospital.
If you are unable to fully recover, your income may be permanently restricted. It is possible that you will not be able to continue performing the same work you have been doing, or that your responsibilities will be constrained. You may not be able to work at all in the worst-case scenario. You would need money to sustain yourself and your family in this situation.
You may require burn treatment
A person with burns covering 10% or more of their body, anybody with burns on their face, groin, genitals, hands, or feet, or a person who has another sickness or condition in addition to their burns should be treated exclusively at specialty burn clinics, according to doctors at John Hopkins hospitals. Their burn treatment staff should be well-versed on the subject.
Burn sufferers should also be treated by a team of doctors who can manage every element of healing, according to John Hopkins. An infectious disease expert, a cosmetic surgeon, a physical therapist, a recreational therapist, an internist, and others may be involved. Physical therapy, wound care, skin grafting, pain management, wound care, and other therapies can be required. The important thing is that you have a group of doctors that are all working together. As you can expect, this may be a costly endeavor.
You may be entitled to remuneration
Depending on the circumstances of your injuries, you may also require the assistance of a personal injury lawyer. Keep in mind that Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas works on a contingency basis. We understand that you are already strapped for cash, which is why we only get paid once you have collected. There are no upfront charges for you. Contact us immediately at 909-982-0707 for additional information and a free legal consultation.
