Compensation Available for an Oklahoma City

Have you or a loved one been seriously burned in an accident in Oklahoma City? Burn injuries can be debilitating to victims, and may include prolonged pain and suffering as well as the lost ability to earn income. Oklahoma City burn injury attorneys have experience navigating the personal injury claims process and can help ensure that you receive adequate compensation for your injuries and economic damages.

Physicians often categorize burns into one of four categories. The severity of a person's burn often affects how much compensation that personal injury lawyers in Oklahoma City can seek for their client's injury.

First degree burns are often considered the least severe of burn injuries. These burns affect the skin's top layer and the epidermis. Most first-degree burns heal within a week or two and are often not eligible for compensation.

Second-degree burns often penetrate into the layer of skin underneath the epidermis: the reticular dermis. These burns often affect the nerves and can result in severe pain.

Second-degree burns, when they cover a significant portion of the body, can result in disability. This is especially true when the burns cover certain joints like the knees or elbows. If your accident has resulted in second-degree burns, you should contact the Oklahoma injury lawyers at Carabin Shaw to seek compensation.

Third-degree burns are severe burns that go deep into the subcutaneous tissue. While they can be less painful than second-degree burns because they damage nerves, victims of third-degree burns often require multiple skin grafts and rehabilitation. Third-degree burns can result in serious disfigurement and disability. Third-degree burns can also result in infection, requiring prolonged medical treatment.

Fourth-degree burns are often fatal or require amputation. These burns can reach the bone.

If your burn injury was due to the negligence of another person or entity, you may be entitled to compensation for your injury and the related damages. Keep in mind that if you were injured at work, you may not be able to sue your employer for damages if they have valid workers' compensation insurance.

Oklahoma City burn injury attorneys can help you navigate your personal injury claim. You may be able to sue another liable party, such as another employee or the manufacturer of a faulty product, for your injuries. Your lawyer can help walk you through all of the options for recovering compensation for your damages, including:

• Future and present medical costs.
• Psychological damages, such as depression and other emotional disorders.
• Permanent scarring and disfigurement.
• Lost ability to earn income.

In Oklahoma, you have two years from the date of your accident to file a claim for compensation. Personal injury lawyers in Oklahoma City have plenty of experience in Oklahoma personal injury law, including Oklahoma's modified comparative fault law. Under this law, you may not be able to seek compensation if you are found to be more than 50% liable for your accident. An experienced attorney can help battle insurance companies and other defendants in court to ensure you receive compensation for your injury.

If you've suffered a severe burn injury in Oklahoma City, the most important thing you can do is to seek appropriate medical care and to follow all of your physicians' advice. The next thing you should do is contact a team of Oklahoma injury lawyers at Carabin Shaw.

At Carabin Shaw, all clients receive a free initial case review. You can contact the team at any time, toll-free at 800-862-1260.