Recovering Compensation for Beaumont Burn Victims

Are you or a loved one suffering after a severe burn in Beaumont Texas? There were 107 home fire fatalities statewide in 2020 alone. So far in 2021, there have already been 42 home fire fatalities. This data does not include severe burn injuries or other causes of fire and explosion fatalities. These injuries and fatalities cause Texas families immense pain and suffering.

Additionally, the average cost of treatments for severe burn injuries is $780,000 (according to the American Burn Association). Burn accident victims and their families should not be forced to pay these costs out of pocket; indeed, a majority are unable to pay and will go into significant debt in order to receive these life-saving treatments. If you are struggling financially after a severe burn injury, the Carabin Shaw burn injury attorneys serving Beaumont can help.

1. Seek medical attention immediately and keep careful records of any injuries (both initial burns and any resulting complications).
   Not only do severe burns require immediate treatment to prevent deadly complications, these records will establish the extent of the physical damages caused by your burn accident. It is important to document not only your initial burns but any resulting complications (such as severe scarring, amputation, infection, etc.).
2. Hire the right Beaumont personal injury lawyer.
   The right burn injury attorney will make all the difference in the success of your burn injury claim. When searching, look for lawyers with specialty practice areas in personal injury law and prior experience representing burn accident victims (like the top Texas burn attorneys at Carabin Shaw).
3. Establish liability for your burn injury.
   Texas law allows burn victims to hold responsible parties financially accountable for their burn injuries. If a landlord, negligent driver, appliance manufacturer, or other entity/individual partly or fully caused your burn injuries, your personal injury attorney will need to establish that they acted carelessly or wrongly in order to build a burn injury case.
4. File a burn injury lawsuit to seek a fair settlement for the full cost of your damages.
   An effective burn injury claim should seek compensation for your physical injuries (such as the initial burns or resulting infection/scarring), financial costs (medical debt or loss of wages), or emotional trauma (prolonged pain and suffering).
5. Win your settlement.
   Most personal injury claims can be successfully settled during negotiations; during your consultation, ask your Beaumont personal injury lawyer if they expect to seek a settlement before taking your claim to court. If all goes according to plan, you can receive a substantial settlement without having to go through a lengthy and costly court case.

It is important to consult with a qualified burn accident attorney before taking legal action. Texas law stipulates that burn accident victims file a personal injury claim within two years of the date of their injuries or forfeit their right to seek compensation, so it is important to begin considering your options for representation now.

If you are searching for representation for your burn injury claim in Beaumont Texas, look no further than Carabin Shaw. The burn accident lawyers at Carabin Shaw have nearly thirty years of experience recovering compensation for Beaumont burn victims like you. With our client-first approach and wealth of legal experience, you can rest assured your burn injury claim will be in the best of hands.

We can help you seek the compensation you deserve. If you would like to schedule your no-cost, no-obligation case review with the Carabin Shaw burn injury attorneys serving Beaumont, call our office toll-free at 1-800-862-1260 or fill out our online contact form.