Burn Injuries

K&P: Experienced Burn Accident Attorneys

Over the past 20+ years, the burn accident lawyers at K&P have fought for justice for our clients. Over the years, our burn accident attorneys have represented hundreds of thousands of individuals in and outside the courtroom.

We have nearly 100 attorneys on staff, ready to help fight your case. Our lawyers have the experience, expertise, and resources to vigorously pursue each case, giving our clients the best possible results. Large defense firms and insurance agencies don’t scare us–we won’t stop until you receive a fair settlement.

Our knowledgeable staff members can answer the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That means that whenever you need us, our team is standing by, ready to fight for you. Additionally, we understand the financial burden you’re likely facing as a result of your burn injury. That’s why we impose no upfront cost to you for burn injury lawyer services unless we win your case.

Seeking Representation: Steps to Get Started

Seeking representation from our burn injury law firm is a simple and straightforward process. To get started, complete our FREE form to tell us about your case. We’ll inquire about basic information, including:

• Your Name
• City & State of Residence
• Email & Phone Number
• The Service Type You’re Seeking
• Relevant Case Details

Additionally, you can upload files and images with your initial form submission. We recommend including essential documents such as key medical bills, police reports, and pictures of your injuries if available. This information helps our team thoroughly review your case and determine the best course moving forward.

We’ll provide you with a FREE case evaluation. This evaluation may take place over the phone or in person. During this consultation, expect to review more intricate details of your injury and medical treatment. Here, we’ll discuss concepts such as liability, negligence, prognosis, and more. This information helps our burn accident lawyers maximize your settlement or payout.

After you hire a burn accident attorney at K&P, we’ll get to work on your case. Our team utilizes experts such as private investigators, subject matter experts, and medical doctors to support your claims. Additionally, we’ll handle all communication with the opposing party and the insurance companies so that you can focus entirely on your recovery.

How Much Is a Burn Injury Case Worth?

Many victims are surprised to learn that a burn injury settlement amount can far exceed the cost of medical bills and lost wages. In fact, there are many elements that help determine how much a burn injury case is worth, as noted in our introduction. However, you likely want to know how large of a settlement you’re looking at.

• Minor Burn Injuries. These injuries include first and second-degree burns. Minor burn injury cases typically settle in the payout range of $10,000-$100,000.
• Major Burn Injuries. These injuries include third-degree burns as well as extensive second-degree burn injuries. The payouts for these cases often range from $100,000-$500,000+. Special cases can see settlements that reach into the millions of dollars.

With such a large range of settlement amounts, even for burn injuries of the same degree, it’s vital to seek the guidance and representation of an experienced burn injury lawyer. Having the right attorney on your side can help increase and maximize your payout. At K&P, we leave no stone unturned regarding total compensation.

Speak with an attorney today to find out how much your specific burn injury case may be worth.

Burn Injuries: Common Causes

Experts identify several common trends when it comes to the most frequent causes of burn injuries. With nearly half a million medical cases in the country each year, non-fatal burns are a leading cause of morbidity, and most burn injuries happen at home or in the workplace. The American Burn Association sheds light on facts about burn incidents and treatment in the United States.

Burn Injury Victim Demographics:

• Gender: Male: 66%, Female: 34%
• Race & Ethnicity: Caucasian: 59%, African-American: 20%, Hispanic: 14%, Other: 7%
• Average Age: 39 years.

It’s also important to note that a significant number of burn victims are under age 3. The most common months for burn injuries to occur are between May and August, and the South Atlantic region of the United States sees the highest number of burn injuries annually. New England sees the fewest burns each year.

Burn Injury Hospital Admission Causes:

• Fire/Flame (house fires, vehicle fires, or industrial accidents): 40%
• Scald (hot water, coffee, tea, or steam): 32%
• Contact Burn (touching hot objects like stoves, ovens, mechanical equipment, or curling irons): 10%
• Electrical (faulty electrical equipment, power lines, lightning strikes, or electrical outlets): 3%
• Chemical (cleaning products, industrial chemicals, laboratory accidents, or spills of household products): 3%
• Other (radiation, exposure to excessive UV light, frostbite and cold burns, inhalation burns, and more): 9%

If you’ve suffered a burn, an experienced burn injury lawyer can provide aggressive representation to ensure you receive the compensation and justice you deserve.

Statute of Limitations for Burn Injuries

The statute of limitations for burn injuries varies by state. In most states, the statute falls under personal injury law and is defined by the initial accident date. It’s important to check your local laws when determining the statute of limitations for your case.

While some states have a two-year burn injury statute of limitations, others allow parties to file motions for three or even five years. This is why speaking with an experienced burn accident attorney is crucial. Once you miss the deadline to file, all claims are barred.

Extenuating circumstances can cause the court to extend the standard statute of limitations. These include “the discovery rule,” which states that if the burn injury is difficult to detect or identify by medical professionals, the statute of limitations “may start when the injury is discovered or should have been discovered.“

Additionally, “if the burn injury case is based on a continuing course of conduct, the statute of limitations may start when the most recent incident occurred.” Since there are exceptions to the statute of limitations in each state, speaking with a burn injury lawyer as soon as possible is critical. Even if you believe you have missed the deadline to file a claim or motion, speak with an attorney to get the best advice on your unique burn injury and circumstance.

Understanding the Statute of Limitations

Most burn injury cases (and personal injury cases on a greater scale) spend quite a bit of time in mediation and negotiation before both parties reach a settlement amount. The average length of a case involving a serious burn injury can last anywhere from a few months to a couple of years from filing to resolution. More severe burns often take longer to resolve due to the extensive medical treatment and potential legal complexities when considering a final payout.

It’s important to note that the statute of limitations does not restrict the time a case can continue. It simply outlines how long you have to file a case. If you file a case within the statute of limitations per your state, lawyers on both sides are free to continue negotiating until a resolution.

K&P Successful Burn Injury Settlements: Client Reviews

Over the past few decades, our burn injury law firm has helped hundreds of thousands of clients receive the compensation they deserve. We’ve secured over one billion dollars in settlements and payouts since our inception in 2003. Many clients praise our results and our high levels of attention and responsiveness when dealing with a case.

Here’s what former clients are saying about K&P burn injury attorneys:

“I decided to schedule a consultation, and I’m so happy I did. They are professional and to the point… They care about the client and fight for you.”– Sommer W.

“Extremely satisfied with the service and dedication provided by the firm. Every part of the legal process ran smoothly because of their attention to detail. If you want your legal case to run as quickly as possible and with the best outcome, this is definitely the firm to call.”– Ileana S.

“Kanner & Pintaluga was a pleasure to work with. I never had to call or email them; they kept me informed every step of the way. If you ever have an accident, don’t hesitate to call Kanner & Pintaluga. It was a great experience not to have to worry about whether they were working or not.”– Brandy H.

“I would like to thank Kanner & Pintaluga for handling my case during this stressful situation. They were very informative and professional by communicating with me and my family through each step, and I would recommend them to anyone who has been in an accident and needs someone they can trust and will fight for them.”– Chi R.

“As a disabled veteran, I honor and respect the display of effective communication, proactive responses, and the ability to assure confidence in the entire Kanner & Pintaluga Team through teamwork and professionalism.”– Esmo L.

Elite Litigators, a premier website for burn injury law firms and legal reviews, states that out of K&P’s total ratings, more than 65% of respondents report our service as “Exceptional.” Many additional respondents rank us as “Above Average,” securing our spot as a leading, trusted law firm regarding burn accident and personal injury law.