Burn Injuries

A Colorado Personal Injury Law Firm

Burns are among the most painful injuries people can suffer. Unfortunately, burns also happen frequently. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that someone in the U.S. suffers a burn injury about every 31 minutes. In addition, the agency says that an American dies in a fire about every three hours. The CDC estimates that burn injuries cost about $7.5 billion per year. If you’ve sustained burn injuries, you may need very specialized medical care to recover from them. Contact a personal injury attorney to see if you have a claim for compensation if your injuries were caused by the careless actions or negligence of someone else.

At the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal, our Colorado burn injury attorneys have worked with individuals who have suffered the consequences of burn injuries. We understand how painful and difficult such injuries can be, and we know that many people find themselves permanently disfigured from the scars that burn injuries leave behind. Our experienced Denver burn injury lawyers know that even the treatment for burn injuries can be exceptionally painful, and that fact only reinforces our dedication to helping you recover any compensation you might be due for your injuries and your pain and suffering.

Burns most often occur because of residential fires, according to the CDC, and they are responsible for 85% of deaths attributed to fire. Fire departments nationwide responded to more than 370,000 residential fires in 2009, and more than 13,000 people sustained injuries in those incidents. The CDC reports that hospitalizations for burn injuries cost $1 billion per year, while treatment for injury victims on an outpatient basis may result in at least $3 billion in costs.

The American Burn Association attributes 42% of burn injuries to actual fire or flames, while 31% are caused by scalding. Nine percent of burn injuries are contact burns; 4% are due to electrical causes; and 3%, chemical. Eleven percent of burns are attributed to other, unspecified, causes. About 10% of burn injuries happen to Americans on the job, and 8% occur on the nation’s streets or highways. The American Burn Association in partnership with the American College of Surgeons verifies burn centers worldwide, ensuring that optimal care is available for burn victims. In Colorado, the University of Colorado Hospital Burn Center has met the stringent guidelines for verification, offering patients and families an assurance of access to high-quality care.

The Colorado burn injury attorneys at the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal are experienced in working with burn victims. We understand that the latest high-tech treatments for burns are often very costly, and we’ve dedicated our efforts to helping burn victims recover the compensation they need to afford access to such care. Our Denver burn injury lawyers know that a burn injury can be traumatic not only for the victim, but also for family members. When you’ve suffered a serious burn injury, you may be unable to work for a significant period of time – perhaps permanently. You’ll need a seasoned personal injury attorney who can strongly represent your interests when insurance companies balk at paying for treatment or pressure you to agree to a rapid and low settlement. At the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal, you and your loved ones are our top priority. We will visit you in your hospital room if you aren’t able to come to our offices for a free initial consultation. We pledge our tireless efforts to help you get the compensation you need when you’ve suffered a painful burn injury. Call the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal at (303) 825-2223 and ask how we can help you.

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