Cases in San Diego involving a burn injury require proving a unique set of losses. Depending on the severity of the burn, the victim often suffers acute pain, scarring, and additional health complications. Since the skin is the organ protecting the body from infection and harm, any damage to the skin can easily lead to further injury to the body.
Common complications of burn injuries include infection, dehydration, hypothermia, and damage to internal organs. Depending on the amount and location of the scarring, the burned area can affect the victim's enjoyment of life, giving rise to claims for non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, in addition to any economic damages the victim has suffered (medical bills incurred, loss of earnings, etc.).
Burns caused by fires are oftentimes due to cooking accidents, careless smoking, misuse of heating equipment, or defective products. Manufacturers of defective products and negligent property owners alike can be held responsible. Products commonly associated with fires include stoves and fireplaces, kerosene heaters, flammable liquids, and upholstered furniture. Even poorly-made bathrobes or other types of clothing may potentially catch fire.
An experienced San Diego burn injury attorney can investigate the incident, collect evidence, and build a case against the person or company responsible, helping you receive the financial compensation you deserve, including damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages.
A. Jason Kerckhoff is a San Diego burn injury lawyer and the President of Kerckhoff Law, APC, a San Diego wrongful death law firm dedicated to representing people who have been seriously injured or killed, and the families of loved ones who have suffered death caused by the negligence of another.
A. Jason Kerckhoff has been successfully obtaining excellent results for his clients for more than twenty-five years. He has the highest rating in Martindale-Hubbell, which is the preeminent company that rates attorneys not only for their abilities, but for their ethics. These ratings are obtained by peers in the San Diego community, and a small percentage of lawyers are privileged to have achieved this rating.
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