Burn injuries are among the most catastrophic. An individual who suffers such injuries will often be forced to endure skin grafts, extensive physical therapy, extensive psychological trauma, and sometimes death. In the event a person, entity or product is responsible for these injuries, they need to be held responsible in a court of law and provide fair compensation for the injured party. Porter Nordby Howe LLP represents injured parties in these cases and works to protect their rights.
Many factors play a role in the type of injury sustained, and an experienced attorney understands this. The depth of the injury needs to be medically determined along with the percentage of the body affected. When a person is burned over a large area of the body, however, the depth of the injuries may …show more content…
When more than 30 percent of an adult's body is burned and skin grafts are called for, multiple operations will be needed, as there isn't enough healthy skin remaining to do one graft. In addition, many burn victims experience complications, and this can affect treatment. For example, the respiratory system often becomes damaged and the individual cannot breathe. For many, this is the result of smoke inhalation and can be life-threatening also. Actually, this i damage to the respiratory system accounts for the majority of deaths in burn victims.
Burn injuries are often caused by defective products or the negligence of other people. Prosecuting burn injury cases effectively requires experience. At PNH, we have the experience and skill necessary to secure maximum compensation for you or a loved one. We have access to the very best investigators, experts and medical professionals to prosecute your claim effectively. Our lawyers are experienced and capable of representing individuals with burn injuries resulting from:
Construction site
Many factors play a role in the type of injury sustained, and an experienced attorney understands this. The depth of the injury needs to be medically determined along with the percentage of the body affected. When a person is burned over a large area of the body, however, the depth of the injuries may …show more content…
When more than 30 percent of an adult's body is burned and skin grafts are called for, multiple operations will be needed, as there isn't enough healthy skin remaining to do one graft. In addition, many burn victims experience complications, and this can affect treatment. For example, the respiratory system often becomes damaged and the individual cannot breathe. For many, this is the result of smoke inhalation and can be life-threatening also. Actually, this i damage to the respiratory system accounts for the majority of deaths in burn victims.
Burn injuries are often caused by defective products or the negligence of other people. Prosecuting burn injury cases effectively requires experience. At PNH, we have the experience and skill necessary to secure maximum compensation for you or a loved one. We have access to the very best investigators, experts and medical professionals to prosecute your claim effectively. Our lawyers are experienced and capable of representing individuals with burn injuries resulting from:
Construction site