Whether it is from an accident on Center St or a house fire, a burn injury can cause intense pain, tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in treatment costs, an inability to work, and more than a few inconveniences. If another party caused your burn injuries, our Manassas personal injury lawyers can fight for the compensation you need.
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Damages We Can Help You Recover in a Manassas Burn Injury Case
Your damages depend on the specifics of your situation. However, we commonly recover the following for burn injury victims:
- Medical bills, such as skin graft surgeries, cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, emergency transportation and treatment, infection treatment, pain medication, physical and occupational therapy, and any ongoing care
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity if your injuries require you to move to part-time work, get a job with a lower salary, or retire
- Miscellaneous out-of-pocket expenses, such as the costs of traveling for treatment
- Non-economic damages, such as “pain and suffering” and inconvenience, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and lost quality of life
Unfortunately, burn injuries can also be fatal. If you lost a loved one, please accept our condolences. We want to help you through this time as much as possible. We will handle all aspects of your wrongful death claim, fighting to get you the compensation you need while you focus on your family. We will fight for:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Sorrow and mental anguish
- Lost guidance, protection, care, comfort, assistance, companionship, society, and advice
What Makes the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC Team Different than Other Manassas Burn Injury Attorneys?
The Parrish Law Firm, PLLC has two decades of experience helping personal injury victims and their families seek compensation and justice.
Before opening the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, founder Jim Parrish used to represent insurance companies against claims. He knows how these companies operate and the tactics they use to deny and devalue injury claims. He knows how insurance adjusters attempt to trick injured people into admitting that they are uninjured or at fault. He also knows how these companies use AI software to mass deny claims, which often leads to unfair denials for claimants.
More importantly, he knows how to fight these tactics. He won’t allow the insurance company to take advantage of you.
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What to Do After a Burn Injury in Manassas
There are a few things you should do after suffering a burn. These steps will help protect you physically and financially.
- Assess your injuries. Anything other than a first-degree burn (red without blisters) or a very mild second-degree burn (no widespread blistering) should receive medical attention. If there is no pain at the site of the burn, you should get medical attention immediately. If your burn is a result of chemicals, electricity, fire, or lightning, it needs immediate attention.
- Report the accident that caused your burns. For example, if you were burned in a car accident, truck accident, or motorcycle accident, call the police to the scene. They will create an accident report.
- Take photos of your burns.
- Obey your doctor’s orders. If you fail to obey orders, you may worsen your injuries or give the insurance company an excuse to deny or devalue your claim.
- Do not give the insurance company a recorded statement. The insurance adjuster is hoping you’ll say something they can use to poke holes in your case. Give them the basics of the incident and then direct any further questions to us. Don’t say you’re okay; just let them know you’re waiting to hear back from your doctor.
- Remember that you can negotiate for a higher settlement. Do not accept the first settlement offer without running it by us first. Our Manassas burn injury lawyers will determine whether it covers all your damages; if it doesn’t, we’ll fight for a settlement that does.
How Long do I Have to Take Action After a Burn Injury in Virginia?
Virginia’s statute of limitations is only two years, per Va. Code § 8.01-243. If you fail to file your personal injury lawsuit within this time limit, the court will likely reject your case. While you do have the option of continuing to negotiate for a fair settlement, you have no leverage. The insurance company may offer you much less than you deserve and you’ll need to take whatever you can get.
That is why it is so important to get started and call us as soon as you can. Once you’ve enlisted our help, our Manassas burn injury lawyers will handle every aspect of your case. You won’t need to worry about managing timelines or facing off with an insurance company representative during negotiations.
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Can I Afford Help from a Burn Injury Lawyer in Manassas?
Yes. Our team handles cases on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay us nothing unless and until we win your case. We don’t charge you upfront or hourly fees and we take our attorney’s fees from your settlement or award. You don’t need to worry about out-of-pocket costs when we’re representing you.
Before you sign on with us, we’ll explain our fee schedule so you’re not surprised by any fees.
Get a FREE Claim Review With Our Manassas Burn Injury Team Today
We offer a FREE claim review to all injured parties who might have a claim against a negligent party. We’ll learn your story, review any documentation you have, and determine whether you have a valid claim.
If we decide we’re a good fit, we’ll draft a customized case plan with your next steps. Give the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC a call to get started with our Manassas burn injury lawyers today.
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