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5 Things You Should Never Do After a Serious Burn
Possible Complications of Burn Injuries
Depending on the incident and how it happened, one or more parties may be at fault for your burns. It could be the manufacturer of a faulty product, a surgeon at a hospital, or even your employer. An attorney can evaluate the facts of your case and determine who should be named as a defendant in your claim.
Generally, you have two years from the date of the incident to file a burn injury claim in Ohio.
Successful burn injury claims typically involve economic and non-economic damages. The former is intended to compensate you for the actual cost of medical care, lost wages, and other tangible expenses.
Non-economic damages are the opposite and compensate you for pain, suffering, and emotional harm. In rare cases where an at-fault party acted egregiously, punitive damages may also be awarded to deter the defendant from engaging in the same activity or making the same oversight that harmed you.
No. Insurance adjusters or even attorneys from other legal teams may try to contact you to get a recorded statement or pressure you to accept a low settlement. While you may have an obligation to report certain incidents like a car accident or house fire to your own insurance providers, you are not required to speak to other representatives, and your attorney should act as a liaison instead.
At The Mellino Law Firm, our Ohio burn injury lawyers understand how complex these cases are and how to prove when negligence has played a role. We can provide you with the compassionate, comprehensive legal representation needed to protect your rights and help you advocate for the compensation you deserve.
Contact us today to request a free and confidential case evaluation by calling (440) 333-3800.
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