Edison Burn Injury Lawyer

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If you’re on this page, a burn injury has likely affected your life or the life of someone you love. You might be looking for answers about what to do next, how to afford treatment, or if you have legal options for seeking recovery.

If you’re looking for help after an Edison burn injury, you’ve come to the right place. We understand that trust is earned, and the choice of a personal injury lawyer for you or your family is a crucial one. At Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., we know how devastating burn injuries can be. We’ve represented burn injury victims in communities throughout New Jersey and New York, and we are happy to provide free case reviews to help you understand your best options for recovery.

We’re happy to meet over the phone or via FaceTime, Skype, or Zoom, and we provide translation services for over 11 different languages, including Spanish, Russian, and Portuguese. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help. 

Why Choose Our Edison Burn Injury Attorneys?

We know how to win burn injury cases. Throughout our firm’s 40 years of practice, we’ve obtained more than $1 billion in results for our clients, including those suffering from burns. Here are just a few of the burn injury cases we’ve handled:

  • A property owner failed to maintain the property’s smoke detectors, and two boys sustained serious injuries in a fire. The case resulted in a settlement of approximately $28 million.
  • A Christmas tree went up in flames because of a defective tree light. Our client did not know how to escape because of a double-cylinder deadbolt lock installed on her door that did not provide adequate instructions. We sued the manufacturer of the defective Christmas lights, the homeowner, and the lock manufacturer. We reached a confidential settlement out of court.
  • Two people died in a car accident when the gas tank exploded. We determined that a design defect in the car played a role in the explosion, and we filed a lawsuit against the at-fault driver and the automobile manufacturer. 
  • A young boy burned his legs and chest in a restaurant when the waitress put a pot of hot tea within his reach.

These are complex cases, often with multiple parties playing a role in the injury. We know how to investigate every aspect of your case and hold all parties accountable for the physical pain, emotional suffering, and financial impact of these injuries. Whether your injury involved a chemical burn, radiation burn, gas explosion, car accident, defective product, or landlord negligence, we can investigate your case and help you seek the money you deserve for your losses. 

Can I Receive Money if I Was Burned Due to Someone’s Negligence?

Depending on the extent and degree, burn victims may need extensive treatment, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care. Someone with third-degree burns might not be able to work again. An experienced burn injury lawyer can assess your situation to determine what money damages to pursue. Each case is different, but your lawyer might seek compensation for your:

  • Medical bills and future medical care
  • Lost wages 
  • Reduced or lost earning capacity
  • Disability and disfigurement
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress

Our Edison burn injury lawyers can give you an idea of how much you could potentially receive in a burn injury lawsuit. 

Types of Burn Injuries

Our skin is an organ, the largest in our body. Along with helping us maintain body temperature, retain necessary water and fat, and act as a sensory receptor, our skin is a barrier against bacteria and infection. 

Doctors classify burn injuries depending on which of the three layers of skin become damaged: 

  • First-degree – First-degree burns affect only the epidermis or outer layer of the skin, causing pain and redness.
  • Second-degree – Second-degree burns damage the first two layers of skin (epidermis and part of the dermis), causing blistering, swelling, and pain.
  • Third-degree – Third-degree burns destroy the epidermis and the dermis, causing nerve damage and exposing the victim to life-threatening pathogens, fluid loss, inflammation, and organ damage. This type of burn can also damage tendons, muscles, and bones.

Common Causes of Burn Injuries

Some of the most common causes of burn injuries include:

  • Fire or flame from matches, campfires, or house fires
  • Scalding from steam or hot liquids
  • Touching hot objects, like grabbing a metal pan without protection or touching a hot iron
  • Electrical burns resulting from handling exposed wires or defective wiring
  • Chemical burns from corrosive material, such as ammonia, battery acid, or industrial chemicals 

You can also burn your airways by breathing steam, smoke, or chemical fumes.  

How Do Doctors Treat Burn Injuries?

At burn treatment centers, doctors might use hydrotherapy to reduce the risk of infection. Other treatments for burn injuries include:

  • Pain management 
  • Wound care
  • Antibiotics to prevent or treat infection
  • IV fluids to replenish fluid loss through burned skin
  • Tetanus vaccines for extensive burns
  • Debridement (removal of damaged tissue)
  • Skin grafts for severe burns

The sooner patients seek medical care for burns, the better their chances of making a faster, more complete recovery with less scarring. 

What Do I Need to Prove in a Burn Injury Lawsuit?

Accidents happen, and not all burn injuries rise to the level of a burn injury lawsuit. However, burn injuries due to a lack of safety protocols and other negligence can result in legal action. A burn injury attorney will gather evidence to prove that:

  • The responsible party failed to follow reasonable safety protocols, such as installing smoke detectors in hotels or apartments or repairing potential hazards in a timely manner.
  • The responsible party knew about the hazards or lack of safety measures and did not act to correct them or warn visitors, guests, or employees about the risk.
  • This negligence led to the fire, spill, or accident and the resulting burn injuries.
  • The burn victim has injuries, medical bills, and other losses as a direct result of the incident. 

An experienced burn injury law firm has the resources to examine evidence, interview witnesses, obtain subject experts, and identify the liable party. 

Statute of Limitations to File a Personal Injury Claim in Edison, New Jersey

The deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit in New Jersey is two years from the date of the injury. There are some exceptions, so check with your attorney to learn what your deadline is. If the at-fault party makes settling impossible, your Edison burn injury attorney needs time to build and present your case. If you wait too long and miss the legal deadline, you likely cannot pursue monetary damages. 

Contact Our Edison Burn Injury Lawyers Today

Our Edison burn injury lawyers understand the physical, emotional, and financial burdens burn injuries can impose. At Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., we help you seek the money needed for your care. We can meet with you in our New York or New Jersey offices for a free consultation or online. There’s no charge for us to review your case, and we only get paid if we win money for you. Contact Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. today to get started.