San Diego Burn Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious burn injury due to someone else's negligence, burn injury attorney John Gomez can help. The Gomez Law Firm is dedicated to helping people all across California, including San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial Counties to get fair and just compensation for their injuries. We understand that burn injuries are one of the most painful and devastating injuries someone can suffer and we are dedicated to helping you and your family in any way possible. The mental, physical and financial costs of recovering from a burn injury can be quite extensive. A burn injury can result in long term hospitalization, doctor office visits, physical therapy and counseling. We understand what you're going through and our goal is to get the maximum recovery for your injury. We have the experience that you need for these types of cases and are completely dedicated to helping you recover the maximum compensation for your case. We never charge a fee unless we obtain a recovery for you. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery. We advance all costs for investigators, experts, and any other expenses associated with winning your case. Call now to schedule your free consultation and to find out how the Gomez Law Firm can help you.

Burn Injury Statistics

• Over 1 million burn injuries each year in America
• 4,500 fire and burn deaths annually
• 10,000 deaths from burn related infections
• 45,000 hospitalizations due to burn injury annually
• 700,000 emergency room visits due to burn injury annually

Types of Burns

Although burns can be fatal, many burn injuries can heal completely with time and treatment. Burn injuries are classifield into three different categories:

First degree burns:
Burns in which just the first layer of skin is affected. The skin is reddened and normally heals in approximately one week. First degree burns can still be extremely painful.

Second degree burns:
Burns that affect both the first and second layer of skin. The skin appears moist and will often blister with a second degree burn. Pain is classified as severe for these types of burn injuries.

Third degree burns:
Burns that affect all layers of skin and even damage the tissue underneath the skin. Skin is white or black and appears dry. Third degree burns always lead to permanent scarring. Pain is classified as extreme for anyone suffering a third degree burn.

There are several different ways a person can be burned including:

• Contact with fire, hot liquids, steam, etc.
  (classified as thermal burns)
  
• Contact with nuclear radiation or ultraviolet light
  (radiation burns)
  
• Contact with acid or alkali (light burns)

Costs associated with burn injuries

Improved technology in treating burns has saved thousands of lives and has helped to improve quality of life for burn victims. However, the price for medical treatment is extremely costly. Medical costs routinely run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. There is also the loss of income that results from many serious burn injuries (due to not being able to work). You need a highly experienced attorney who can help to get you the compensation you deserve to help pay for medical costs associated with a serious burn injury. The attorneys of the Gomez Law Firm have won millions for past clients and we will fight hard to recover the maximum recovery for your injury. Call us today and schedule your free, no obligation consultation.