At Smith Barkett Law Group, our Tulsa burn injury lawyer helps victims get the money they deserve. Burns affect more than 486,000 people each year in the United States. These injuries range from first-degree burns on the epidermis to severe third-degree burns that destroy the dermis. The pain, emotional trauma, and costs can last a lifetime. We represent injured victims throughout Tulsa and Oklahoma. Our personal injury attorneys hold negligent parties accountable for:
We help with car accidents, workplace incidents, and defective products.
We protect the rights of burn injury victims across Oklahoma. Our burn injury attorney handles the legal process from start to finish. We file your personal injury claim, negotiate with insurance companies, and go to court when needed. We fight for:
We take on insurance adjusters who try to reduce your claim.
A burn injury occurs when heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation damage skin. These injuries range from minor wounds to life-threatening conditions. Burns are classified by depth and severity. Understanding your burn injury helps you pursue legal action and get fair compensation.
Burn injuries come in several forms:
Burns damage skin layers and can reach muscles, nerves, and organs:
Severe burns can cause shock, infection, and permanent disability.
Burn injuries in Tulsa result from many accidents. Common causes include:
Our personal injury lawyers investigate your case to find liable parties and prove breach of duty of care.
Motor vehicle accidents often cause burn injuries when car crashes result in fires. Vehicle fires occur in car wrecks, motorcycle crashes, semi-truck accidents, and rollover accidents involving commercial trucks. Motorcyclists face a high risk of thermal burns. Our accident lawyer reviews police reports and works with accident reconstructionists to prove liability.
Many burn injuries happen at work. Workers at high risk include:
Chemical burns from acids cause severe tissue damage and may qualify for workers' compensation benefits. Electrical burns from faulty wiring can cause internal injuries. When employer negligence contributes to workplace burns, victims may have claims beyond workers' compensation.
Get medical attention right away for burn injuries. Early treatment prevents problems and helps recovery. It also creates the medical records you need for your personal injury claim.
Burn victims have different symptoms based on how severe the injury is:
Severe burns need emergency hospitalization.
Serious burn injuries need months or years of care:
The total cost can exceed $100,000.
Burn injuries change every part of a victim's life. Victims struggle with:
Our personal injury attorneys fight for compensation that covers both economic and non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering.
Burn victims often have chronic pain long after wounds heal. Nerve damage causes persistent burning sensations and sensitivity. Scars can be extensive, especially on the face, hands, and arms. Many victims need ongoing pain management and more plastic surgery.
The psychological impact can be devastating:
Counseling helps burn victims process their emotional trauma.
Severe burn injuries often prevent victims from working. Our personal injury lawyers calculate both immediate and future lost earnings. We work with experts who assess how your burn injury affects your job and income.
The financial impact includes:
Lost income can total hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars.
Burn victims injured at work may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Other options include:
We guide you through each program to maximize your recovery.
Burn injury victims deserve full compensation for all damages. Oklahoma laws allow recovery of both economic and non-economic damages. We document every aspect of your damages to build the strongest case.
Economic damages pay for measurable losses:
Non-economic damages address suffering that money cannot fully repay:
Oklahoma statutes allow recovery of these damages without caps in most cases.
You must prove that another party's negligence caused your burn injury. Oklahoma follows modified comparative negligence rules. You can recover damages only if you are 50% or less at fault. Our burn injury attorney establishes:
We collect evidence from many sources:
We act fast to preserve evidence.
Expert witnesses prove liability and damages:
We work with top professionals to support your personal injury claim.
We bring extensive experience handling burn injury cases throughout Oklahoma. We understand injury law and the challenges burn victims face. We guide you through the legal process with compassion and aggressive advocacy. We handle all aspects of your case while you focus on healing.
Our approach includes:
This preparation helps us negotiate effectively or go to court.
Our commitment includes:
We present powerful evidence to juries about the negligence that caused your burn injury.
What should I do immediately after suffering a burn injury?
Get medical attention right away. Call 911 for serious burns. Document your injuries with photos and keep all medical records.
Oklahoma statutes § 12-95 require most personal injury claims to be filed within 2 years. Workplace burns have different deadlines, often requiring employers to notify within 30 days.
Can I get compensation if I was burned in a workplace accident?
Yes, you can get workers' compensation benefits. You may also have a personal injury claim against third parties whose negligence contributed to your accident.
What types of burns are eligible for compensation?
All burn types qualify when caused by another party's negligence. This includes thermal, chemical, electrical, and radiation burns.
How much can I expect from a burn injury settlement?
Settlement values vary widely. Minor burns may settle for thousands, while severe third-degree burns can result in settlements exceeding hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars.
What is the role of an attorney in a burn injury case?
A burn injury attorney investigates your accident, gathers evidence, handles insurance negotiations, and files a lawsuit if needed. We protect your rights and fight for fair compensation.
If you suffered a burn injury due to someone else's negligence, contact us today. Time is critical because:
Our personal injury lawyers in Tulsa handle complex burn injury cases involving car accidents, workplace incidents, defective products, and premises liability. We work on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we win. Call us now to discuss your legal options and learn how we can help you get the compensation and justice you deserve.
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