If you have suffered a burn injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Our dedicated Connecticut burn injury attorneys are ready to help you recover physically, emotionally, and financially.
Burn injuries are among the most painful and life-altering injuries a person can experience. Beyond the physical trauma, victims often face extensive medical treatment, emotional distress, and long periods away from work. Burn injury victims also have to deal with long-term suffering such as permanent scarring and impaired movement. If your burn injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you deserve a legal team that understands the complexities of these cases and fights for the full compensation you need to rebuild your life. At McCoy & McCoy, our experienced Connecticut burn injury lawyers stand ready to protect your rights and pursue justice on your behalf.
If you are seeking compensation for a burn injury in Hartford, New Haven, New London CT areas, McCoy & McCoy is here to help you. Most commonly, burn injuries stem from car accidents, including burns from air bags, vehicle fires, fuel-related explosions, and other violent collisions. They may also occur in incidents involving hot water, steam, or chemicals. If you are a victim of a burn injury that was caused by another party’s negligence, it is crucial that you seek legal help from a ct burn injury lawyer.
Burn injuries can occur in a wide range of situations, many of which are the result of negligence or dangerous conditions. Our firm has handled a wide range of burn injury cases. Below are some of the most common causes we see in personal injury claims:
No mater how your burn injury occurred, if negligence played a role, you may have a personal injury lawsuit.
Burn injuries often require extensive and costly medical treatment, leaving victims with long-term physical, emotional, and financial hardships. Whether your injuries were caused by chemical burns, thermal burns, electrical accidents, explosions, car accident burns, or unsafe property conditions, you may be entitled to significant compensation. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you understand the full value of your claim and ensure you are not pressured into accepting less than you deserve.
At our law firm, we pursue compensation for the many damages burn injury victims face, including:
Burn injuries can be mild, moderate or severe.First-degree burns are considered mild and can usually be treated at home because they usually only damage the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis). Although painful, first-degree burns do not require extensive medical attention unless a large portion of the victim’s body is covered or major joints are affected.
Fourth-degree burns extend through all layers of the skin and may involve damage to muscles, tissue, ligaments, fat and bones. Fourth-degree burns are painless and may appear charred or black. Major burns (third- and fourth-degree injuries) may result in severe impairment, amputation and significant scarring. In extreme cases, major burns may cause gangrene and death. It is crucial to have a burn accident lawyer on your side to seek the maximum amount of compensation while you recover.
Second-degree burns may be treated as mild burns, unless a large portion of the victim’s body is covered by the injury. Second-degree burns affect the epidermis and second layer of the skin – the superficial (papillary) dermis. Also called superficial partial thickness burns, second-degree burns are identifiable by redness, swelling, blanches and clear blisters.
To treat a second-degree burn, you may allow cool water to run over it for a short amount of time. Like a first-degree burn, cooling the injury may help reduce pain and swelling. If necessary, you may apply a cool compress (made with damp cloth) to the injury. A cool compress allows heat to escape the injury and reduces pain and swelling.
Second-degree burns may take several weeks to heal. Because second-degree burns do not involve nerve damage, they can be extremely painful.
Third-degree burns are very serious – even life-threatening. Third-degree burns extend through the entirety of the dermis and are identifiable by their stiff texture and brown coloring and may feel dry and leathery to the touch.
If you encounter a third-degree burn victim, do not attempt to remove any clothing touching the burn. Call for medical help immediately. To treat a third-degree burn victim, elevate the injury above the victim’s heart. Third-degree burns may cause the victim to go into shock. It is imperative that ice is never applied to a major burn.
Burn injury cases are complex and often involve extensive medical treatment, insurance battles, and disputes over who is truly responsible. Without an experienced burn injury attorney, victims may face delayed care, denied claims, or settlements that fall far short of covering long-term needs.
A knowledgable burn injury lawyer can:
With decades of experience and a board-certified trial attorney on our team, McCoy & McCoy provides the skill, compassion, and dedication burn injury victims deserve. Contact us for a free consultation.
Burn injuries are a devastating and often overlooked consequence of car accidents. When a motor vehicle accident causes a vehicle to ignite, leak fuel, expose hot metal, or release hazardous chemicals, victims may suffer severe burns that require extensive medical treatment. These injuries can include types of burns such as: airbag burns, thermal burns, chemical burns, electrical burns, and inhalation injuries caused by smoke or toxic fumes.
If you suffered a burn injury in a motor vehicle collision, you may be entitled to compensation – especially when another driver’s negligence was involved. A skilled burn injury lawyer can investigate the cause of the crash, identify all liable parties, and determine whether defects int he vehicle, unsafe road conditions, or reckless driving contributed to your injuries.
At our Hartford law firm, the experienced personal injury attorneys handle burn injury claims of all kinds, including those recognized by the American Burn standards of classification. Because a burn injury lawsuit following a car accident often involves multiple insurance companies, disputed liability, and complex medical evidence, it is crucial to work with attorneys who understand both accident reconstruction and burn injury medicine.
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At McCoy & McCoy, our attorneys bring decades of combined experience and unique backgrounds that set us apart when fighting for burn injury victims.
Attorney Frank McCoy is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. Attorney McCoy is part of an elite group of attorneys in Connecticut recognized for their proven trial skills and courtroom success. His certification demonstrates the highest standard of legal expertise in injury lawsuits.
Attorney Brian Parrot has a strong background in the insurance industry giving him an advantage at knowing exactly how insurance companies operate and the tactics they use to minimize payouts. He uses this insight to level the playing field and fight for maximum compensation for our clients.
Attorney Angela Edwards has built her reputation on compassionate client advocacy and aggressive representation. She has secured significant verdicts and settlements for injury victims, including complex personal injury cases where victims suffered lasting injuries.
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