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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released a fact sheet of home fires taking place between 2011 and 2015. The report indicated that there was an estimated average of 358,500 fires that occurred in homes. About 2,510 civilians were killed, 12,300 suffered burn injuries, and $6.7 billion worth of damage was done. The most common cause of these deadly fires were from cooking and heating equipment.
Fires may also result from motor vehicle accidents. The NFPA released another fact sheet, but this time, it was for vehicle fires that occurred in 2018. It was reported that an estimate of 212,500 vehicle fires resulted in 560 deaths, 1,500 injuries, and $1.9 billion in property damage. The leading cause of these fires were from mechanical and electrical failures. Old vehicle models contributed about three-quarters of highway vehicle fires, which were caused by malfunctions. Accidents were the most common cause of fatal vehicle fires.
Those who are victims of a burn injury may be eligible to file a personal injury claim if the incident was caused by a negligent party. At West Coast Trial Lawyers, our experienced San Francisco burn injury attorneys will help you get the compensation you deserve for your losses. We have won over 5,000 personal injury cases and recovered more than $1 billion in settlements for our clients. Due to our achievements, we have been recognized as one of the top personal injury law firms in San Francisco.
Please don’t hesitate to contact our 24/7 legal team by calling (415) 326-8794 or emailing [email protected] to schedule a free consultation at our San Francisco personal injury law firm.
There are various types of burn injuries a person could sustain. This includes the following:
It is always encouraged for a burn injury victim to seek medical assistance from a doctor. Each burn injury victim may experience different symptoms that could be either mild, moderate, or severe. The doctor will examine the wounded area to determine if further medical care is needed to relieve the pain.
If your burn injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit against them. Your doctor visit can be used as a piece of evidence to include in your claim. This will convince the insurance companies that you were, in fact, injured.
There are two types of burn injury cases: negligence and product liability.
A negligence burn injury case will require the plaintiff to provide proof of:
The plaintiff may also reveal the total amount of economic and non-economic damages they suffered from due to the negligent acts committed by the defendant. If the plaintiff is successful in proving their case, they will be granted recoverable compensation that will help cover for their losses.
A product liability case can be very complicated because expert analysis and testimony is required to prove that the product was defective in the first place. If you were injured as a result of a defective product, you may recover damages by proving that:
The consequences of a burn injury can be catastrophic and forever change the outcome of a victim’s life. A burn injury may become a financial burden on the victim due to the multiple doctor visits, procedures, and prescriptions given to heal the wounded area. It may also cause the victim to experience mental anguish. For these consequences, a victim of a burn injury is entitled to both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages refer to the compensation that a victim is entitled to due to the financial losses they experienced as a result of the burn injury. Available economic damages for a burn injury victim include medical bills, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity.
Non-economic damages refer to the compensation that a victim is entitled to due to the emotional losses that came with their burn injury. Available non-economic damages for a burn injury victim include scarring, loss of enjoyment of life, and pain and suffering.
The third type of damages a California court may award are known as punitive damages. Punitive damages are intended as punishment and are only awarded when a defendant’s behavior is especially harmful. It is relatively rare and, in fact, was only incorporated in 5 percent of all verdicts. Furthermore, there is no real set standard for calculating and awarding punitive damages. Punitive damages are awarded at the court’s discretion and will vary depending on the specific circumstances of a case.
If you were involved in a burn injury accident in San Francisco and would like to pursue a lawsuit against the party at-fault, West Coast Trial Lawyers has experienced San Francisco personal injury attorneys who are readily available to assist you with your case.
Contact our 24/7 legal team today by calling (415) 326-8794 or emailing [email protected] to schedule a free consultation at our San Francisco personal injury law firm.
If you have been injured in an accident, you can count on the legal team at West Coast Trial Lawyers to fight for your rights every step of the way. Contact us today to schedule your free case evaluation with a personal injury attorney.
An accident can dramatically change your life in an instant, leaving you scared, frustrated, and uncertain where to turn to for help. West Coast Trial Lawyers is an experienced law firm committed to helping you every step of the way. Client satisfaction is our first priority and we are proud that our clients have ranked our firm as the number one personal injury law firm. 1 We are first-rate trial attorneys who will provide you with the focused representation needed to secure a just recovery in your case. Our personal injury lawyers combine extensive courtroom experience with an aggressive mindset to help you secure the compensation that you deserve.
Our personal injury lawyers know the lengths big insurance companies will go to limit the amount of money they have to pay to injury victims and we are prepared for the fight. We have worked at the largest and most powerful law firms in Los Angeles. Neama Rahmani, our president and co-founder, also served as a federal prosecutor with the United States Attorney’s Office and Enforcement Director at the Ethics Commission. Our tough and talented litigators understand how insurance companies operate and are prepared to stand up to them at every stage of the process. We believe that everyone is entitled to justice and we work aggressively to help you receive the financial compensation and support you need on your road to recovery.
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