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Experienced Legal Representation for Burn Injury Victims in Edmonton
When you or a loved one suffers a burn injury due to someone else’s negligence, the physical pain is only part of the picture. The emotional trauma, mounting medical bills, lost wages, and long-term rehabilitation needs can feel overwhelming.
At MNH Injury Lawyers, we understand the devastating effects burn injuries have on victims and their families. Our dedicated team of Edmonton burn injury lawyers is committed to fighting for the compensation you deserve while you focus on healing and recovery.
To get connected to your legal ally at MNH Injury Lawyers, Call (888) 664-5298 today!
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If you or someone you love suffered injuries because of another party in Edmonton one of our personal injury lawyers can help you seek financial compensation. Find out how hard we fight for our clients by getting a free review of your case.
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Edmonton Burn Injury Guide
Why You Should Choose MNH Injury Lawyers
Proven Track Record of Success
Our Edmonton burn injury lawyers have extensive experience representing burn injury victims and have recovered significant compensation for clients.
We understand the intricate medical and legal issues surrounding burn injury cases, and we have over 22 years of combined personal injury experience and the resources necessary to build a strong case on your behalf.
Comprehensive Understanding of Burn Injuries
Burn injuries are among the most complex personal injury cases, requiring extensive medical knowledge and understanding of long-term care needs. Our legal team works closely with medical experts, including plastic surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, and pain management doctors, to fully understand the extent of your injuries and their effect on your life.
No Fees Unless We Win
We operate on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we successfully recover compensation for your case. This allows you to access experienced legal representation without worrying about upfront costs during an already financially stressful time.
Personalized Attention and Compassionate Support
Every burn injury case is unique, and we treat each client with the individual attention and compassion they deserve. From your initial consultation through the resolution of your case, you’ll work directly with experienced lawyers who understand the challenges you’re facing.
Understanding Burn Injuries: Types, Causes, and Severity
According to Wounds Canada, the two most common types of burn injuries are scald burns, caused by hot beverages or hot water, as well as contact burns with items like stovetops or fireplaces.
Types of Burn Injuries
Thermal Burns: Caused by contact with hot surfaces, flames, steam, or hot liquids. Thermal burns can range from minor to life-threatening.
Chemical Burns: Result from contact with acids, alkalis, or other corrosive substances. These burns can continue damaging tissue after initial contact.
Electrical Burns: Occur when electrical current passes through the body, often causing more internal damage than immediately visible.
Radiation Burns: Caused by exposure to radioactive materials or ultraviolet light. These may not appear immediately, but cause significant damage.
Friction Burns: Result from skin rubbing against rough surfaces at high speed, commonly seen in accidents.
Burn Severity Classifications
First-Degree Burns: Affect only the outer skin layer, causing redness and pain. These typically heal without permanent damage.
Second-Degree Burns: Penetrate deeper, causing blistering, severe pain, and potential scarring. May require skin grafts.
Third-Degree Burns: Destroy all skin layers and may damage underlying tissues. Often require multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation.
Fourth-Degree Burns: The rarest and most severe type, extending into muscle and bone. It often results in permanent disability.
Common Causes of Burn Injuries
Workplace Accidents
Many burn injuries occur in workplace settings, particularly in industries such as construction, manufacturing, food service, and chemical processing.
In Canada, provincial workers’ compensation systems typically cover injured workers. However, in cases where third parties are responsible or where the injury results from criminal conduct or serious employer misconduct, you may seek additional legal remedies from the at-fault parties.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle crashes can result in severe burn injuries from vehicle fires, fuel spills, or contact with hot engine components. These cases often involve multiple liable parties, including other drivers, vehicle manufacturers, or maintenance companies.
Defective Products
Faulty appliances, electronics, heating systems, and other consumer products can cause serious burn injuries. Product liability cases require proving that a defect in design, manufacturing, or warning labels contributed to the injury.
Premises Liability Incidents
Property owners have a responsibility to maintain safe conditions for visitors. Burns can occur due to faulty wiring, inadequate fire safety measures, hot water systems, or improperly maintained heating systems.
Medical Malpractice
Healthcare providers may cause burn injuries through errors during procedures involving cauterization, laser treatments, or heating pads. These cases require careful analysis of medical records and expert testimony.
Apartment and House Fires
Negligent landlords, faulty wiring, or inadequate fire safety measures can lead to devastating residential fires. These cases often involve complex investigations into the fire’s cause and the property owner’s responsibilities.
The Long-Term Effects of Burn Injuries
Burn injuries can have lasting consequences that extend far beyond the initial trauma. Understanding these effects is crucial for ensuring adequate compensation:
Medical Consequences
Severe burn injuries often require extensive medical treatment, including emergency care, multiple surgeries, skin grafts, and long-term rehabilitation. Victims may face complications such as infections and chronic pain requiring ongoing medical attention.
Physical Limitations and Disabilities
Burn injuries can result in permanent physical limitations, including reduced mobility and functional impairments that may prevent victims from returning to previous employment.
Psychological and Emotional Trauma
Many victims experience depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social withdrawal due to changed appearance or physical limitations.
Financial Burden
Treatment costs can be astronomical, including emergency care, hospitalization, surgeries, rehabilitation, and ongoing care. Many families face financial hardship due to medical expenses and lost income.
What Compensation Is Available for Burn Victims?
Our Edmonton burn injury lawyers work to secure comprehensive compensation covering all aspects of your losses:
Economic Damages
Medical Expenses: Coverage for all medical treatment, including emergency care, hospitalization, surgeries, medications, rehabilitation, and future medical needs.
Lost Wages: Compensation for income lost due to time away from work during recovery and treatment.
Loss of Earning Capacity: When burn injuries prevent victims from returning to their previous occupation or limit their earning potential. In Edmonton, this includes assessment of future lost income based on remaining work-life expectancy and local employment opportunities.
Rehabilitation Costs: Coverage for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other rehabilitation services necessary for recovery.
Home Modifications: Costs for modifying homes to accommodate disabilities or physical limitations resulting from burn injuries.
Assistive Devices: Coverage for wheelchairs, prosthetics, or other adaptive equipment needed due to the injury.
Non-Economic Damages
Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical pain and emotional distress caused by the burn injury.
Disfigurement and Scarring: Additional compensation for permanent scarring or disfigurement that affects appearance and self-esteem.
Loss of Enjoyment of Life: Compensation for the inability to participate in activities and hobbies that brought joy and fulfillment before the injury.
Mental Anguish: Recognition of the psychological trauma and emotional suffering associated with severe burn injuries.
While the Alberta Health Services covers your medical expenses, it does not cover the time you’ve spent recovering and what you may have missed in that period, like work, special events, or family holidays. According to the Canadian Skin Patient Alliance, People who are burned spend an average of 14 days in hospital. For those with severe burns, the average stay is 27 days.
Aggravated and Punitive Damages
In rare cases involving particularly egregious conduct, Canadian courts may award aggravated damages for additional mental distress or punitive damages to denounce the defendant’s conduct, though these are less common than in the United States.
How the Minor Injury Regulation (MIR) Affects Your Case
Alberta’s Minor Injury Regulation can significantly effect the compensation available for certain types of injuries in motor vehicle accidents. Under this regulation, injuries classified as “minor” are subject to a cap on non-economic damages (pain and suffering), currently set at approximately $5,000. However, burn injuries often fall outside the scope of minor injury classifications due to their severity and long-term consequences.
When Burn Injuries Exceed Minor Injury Thresholds
Most significant burn injuries will not be considered “minor” under Alberta’s regulation because they typically involve:
- Permanent impairment or serious disfigurement
- Chronic pain lasting beyond the minor injury timeframe
- Ongoing functional limitations affecting daily activities
- Need for multiple medical interventions or surgeries
When burn injuries exceed the minor injury threshold, victims can pursue full compensation for pain and suffering without the regulatory cap. This distinction is crucial, as severe burn injuries often warrant substantial compensation for non-economic damages given their life-altering effects.
Our Edmonton burn injury lawyers carefully evaluate each case to determine whether the Minor Injury Regulation applies and fight for our clients to get the compensation they deserve.
Looking Ahead: The Legal Process
Initial Consultation and Case Evaluation
During your free initial consultation, our Edmonton burn injury lawyers will review the circumstances of your case, evaluate the strength of your claim, and explain your legal options. We’ll discuss the potential value of your case and outline the legal process ahead.
Investigation and Evidence Gathering
Our legal team conducts a thorough investigation to establish liability and document the full extent of your damages. This may include reviewing medical records, consulting with experts, analyzing accident scenes, and gathering witness statements.
Medical Documentation and Expert Testimony
Burn injury cases require extensive medical documentation and expert testimony to establish the severity of injuries and long-term prognosis. We work with leading medical professionals to build a comprehensive picture of your injuries and their effect on your life.
Negotiation with Insurance Companies
Insurance companies often attempt to minimize payouts for burn injury claims. Our experienced negotiators understand insurance company tactics and fight to secure fair settlements that reflect the true value of your case.
Trial Preparation and Litigation
While many cases settle out of court, we’re always prepared to take your case to trial if necessary. Our lawyers have extensive courtroom experience and the skills necessary to present compelling cases to juries.
Steps to Take After a Burn Injury
If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, taking the following steps can help protect your health and legal rights.
Immediately after the accident, it is vital to seek emergency medical attention. If you are able, documenting the scene with photographs of the location, your injuries, and any equipment involved can help your case down the line. Don’t forget to report the incident and notify relevant authorities, employers, or property owners. Any clothing, products, or equipment involved should be preserved as well.
Follow-Up Actions
Follow Medical Advice: Attend all medical appointments and follow treatment recommendations to maximize your recovery and document your injuries.
Keep Detailed Records: Maintain records of all medical treatment, expenses, lost wages, and how the injury has affected your daily life.
Contact an Edmonton Burn Injury Lawyer: The sooner you involve legal representation, the better your chances of building a strong case and securing fair compensation.
Why Time Matters in Burn Injury Cases
Acting quickly after a burn injury is crucial for several reasons:
Evidence Preservation: Physical evidence can be lost, destroyed, or degraded over time. Prompt legal action is crucial so that important evidence is preserved to strengthen your case.
Witness Memory: Witness memories fade over time, making it important to obtain statements while events are still fresh in their minds.
Medical Documentation: Early involvement of legal counsel can ensure proper medical documentation and expert evaluation of your injuries.
Contact MNH Injury Lawyers Today
If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury in Edmonton, don’t wait to seek legal representation. The experienced Edmonton personal injury lawyers at MNH Injury Lawyers are ready to fight for your rights and help you secure the compensation you deserve.
We understand that dealing with a burn injury is one of the most challenging experiences you may face. Our compassionate legal team is here to guide you through the legal process while you focus on healing and recovery. With our extensive experience in Edmonton burn injury cases, proven track record, and commitment to client service, you can trust us to handle your case with the skill and dedication it deserves.
Contact us today for your free, no-obligation consultation. We’re available 24/7 to discuss your case and answer your questions. Remember, you pay nothing unless we win your case, so there’s no financial risk in seeking the legal help you need.
Call MNH Injury Lawyers at (888) 664-5298 now to schedule your free consultation and take the first step in securing the compensation you deserve.
If you suffered a burn injury due to someone else’s negligence—or while working at your job—you should contact an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. The knowledgeable and compassionate team at MNH Injury Lawyers understands the embarrassment, suffering, humiliation, and pain that often accompany a severe burn injury.
After reviewing the accident circumstances with you, we can file a claim with the appropriate insurance company and aggressively negotiate on your behalf. If the insurance company—for whatever reason—refuses to offer you a full and fair settlement amount, we can file a lawsuit in the Alberta court system and pursue the compensation you deserve through zealous litigation.For a free legal consultation and case evaluation with a skilled and compassionate Edmonton burn injury lawyer, please call us today at or contact us online for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident, you may have questions about what to do next, how to figure out benefits, how to get compensation, and when to contact a lawyer. Our FAQ page is designed to help you through the initial phases of a stressful time and answer common post-accident questions.
The at-fault party’s insurance company may offer you a settlement right away. We understand the temptation to accept—especially if your injuries mean you cannot work. However, the initial offer is usually low compared to the value of your claim. Settling early is risky because if you develop serious and chronic complications, you have settled for far less than the value of your claim.
When our accident injury team at MNH Injury Lawyers represents you, we make sure we have presented all the evidence we need to present to ensure you obtain full and fair value. We ensure all the expenses and losses related to your accident are known before entertaining or agreeing to a settlement offer. This stage of the legal process may require patience, but that patience can lead to an optimal outcome for you.
The at-fault party’s insurance company may offer you a settlement right away. We understand the temptation to accept—especially if your injuries mean you cannot work. However, the initial offer is usually low compared to the value of your claim. Settling early is risky because if you develop serious and chronic complications, you have settled for far less than the value of your claim.
When our accident injury team at MNH Injury Lawyers represents you, we make sure we have presented all the evidence we need to present to ensure you obtain full and fair value. We ensure all the expenses and losses related to your accident are known before entertaining or agreeing to a settlement offer. This stage of the legal process may require patience, but that patience can lead to an optimal outcome for you.
The at-fault party’s insurance company may offer you a settlement right away. We understand the temptation to accept—especially if your injuries mean you cannot work. However, the initial offer is usually low compared to the value of your claim. Settling early is risky because if you develop serious and chronic complications, you have settled for far less than the value of your claim.
When our accident injury team at MNH Injury Lawyers represents you, we make sure we have presented all the evidence we need to present to ensure you obtain full and fair value. We ensure all the expenses and losses related to your accident are known before entertaining or agreeing to a settlement offer. This stage of the legal process may require patience, but that patience can lead to an optimal outcome for you.
Our Proven Track Record
- Our lawyers have helped recover outstanding settlements for our clients
- Our lawyers have 22 years of combined experience in personal injury claims
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