Do You Need a Burn Injury Lawyer?
Burn injuries can have many different causes, be it accident, negligence, or a faulty product. When a burn injury causes great injury to a person and is the fault of another, the injured person may be entitled to file a lawsuit and seek compensation. If you or your loved have suffered a burn injury, contact Attorney Group today to discuss your circumstances. We can help connect you with an affiliated, experienced burn injury lawyer at no upfront cost to you.
Excessive Burns From Laser Hair Removal
Even something as relatively benign as a laser hair removal treatment can result in severe burns. Approximately half a million of these procedures were performed by dermatologic surgeons in 2011, according to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. The society also explains that it is unknown how many laser hair removal procedures are performed by people who are not doctors and that do not have appropriate training. “Medical-spas” often provide the service but they may not be using well-trained personnel for it.
In the case of a Brooklyn woman, who was allegedly the victim of a poorly trained technician, it wasn’t until after her third session that painful burns appeared on the backs of her legs. The burns persisted for months after. Her burn injury lawyer later uncovered that the technician was not a medical professional and scheduled her sessions too frequently. The case was later settled out of court.
The Severe Impact Of Burn Injuries On Quality Of Life
Laser hair removal is far from the only cause of burn injuries. A gas can exploding, a defective piece of equipment, defective products in recall, a work place injury, and chemicals may all cause burn injuries. Regardless of that source, it will generally result in a severe impact on the victim’s quality of life.
Severe burn injuries often require victims to undergo skin grafts and surgeries to repair as much damage as possible. The victim may have to spend an extended period in in-patient care as during their treatment. The person may spend years to regain as much functionality as possible through therapy. These are all possibilities that have to be considered in more serious burn injury cases, which is why speaking to a burn injury lawyer about your specific situation is important.
Have You Or A Loved One Been Affected By A Burn Injury?
It is advisable to consult with an experienced burn injury lawyer as soon as possible. Attorney Group can help you determine if there is an actionable claim behind the burn. If so, we can then connect you with an experienced burn injury lawyer for representation. The victim in these kinds of cases may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, medical costs, and lost wages. Take the first step and contact Attorney Group today.
