Burn injuries<\/a> can be devastating for innocent victims and the loved one who care for them.\u00a0 The Law Offices of Downtown LA Law is dedicated to helping victims of burn injuries receive the compensation they are owed.\u00a0 Our esteemed and dedicated team of Personal Injury Attorneys<\/a> has handled and successfully litigated many personal injury and workplace injury cases and has amassed a venerated record in compensation for innocent victims.If you have suffered burns or smoke inhalation \u00a0due to a car accident, motorcycle or truck collision, home or apartment fire, workplace incident, construction site explosion, fireworks display, or defective product contact our offices today to a free non cost evaluation of your burn injury claim.\u00a0 Our legal staff is standing by.<\/p>\n
Learn more about your legal options: Call (855) 339-8879<\/a> to speak with a representative now.<\/p>\n
Unknown to many there are in fact a total of four degrees of burn injuries.\u00a0 Below is a brief description of the different degree burns a victim of a fire may suffer.<\/p>\n
First degree<\/strong>:\u00a0 1st degree burns are the least severe bun injury with only the outer epidermis lawyer damaged.\u00a0 These burn usually lead to redness, dryness and painful sensations, and can heal within one to two weeks.<\/p>\n
Second Degree Burns<\/strong>:\u00a0 2nd degree burns effect the deeper layers of the skin as well leading to blistering of the skin.\u00a0 Symptoms include a moist texture around the burn, general pain, and can led to serious post burn infections. \u00a0In more serious case such burn can lead to permanent scarring requiring skin grafts.<\/p>\n
Third Degree Burns<\/strong>: 3rd degree burns extend deep into the epidermis.\u00a0 The entire epidermis is damaged leading to a dry leathery consistency.\u00a0 Such burns can cause permanent scarring disfigurement and usually require skin grafts.\u00a0 Infections and possible amputations may result. Fourth Degree Burns:\u00a0 Severe burns affecting the epidermis and well as the underlying tissue and muscle.\u00a0 Such burns lead to charring or blackening of the skin and will usually lead to amputations, functional impairment, gangrene, and fatalities<\/p>\n
According to California property laws regarding the prevention of fire on rental properties; landowners are responsible for maintaining a safe premises, hazard free, including the prevention of serious injuries die to fires. An owner occupier has a duty to inspect the property so as to find unsafe conductions and properly remediate the issues.\u00a0 Unsafe conditions leading to severe burn injuries due to fires and explosions include: (1) Improper emergency exits (2) Blocking of Locking of emergency exits, gates, and doors (3) Lack of fire extinguishers on property (4) lack of fire alarms (5) lack of smoke detectors (6) lack of carbon monoxide detectors. Premises Liability and Fires:<\/strong><\/span> Land owner or possessors liability varies greatly depending upon the classification of the victim.\u00a0 Generally, all visitors fall into one of three categories:<\/p>\n
Invitee:<\/strong>\u00a0 An invitee is owed the highest duty of care.\u00a0 They are any individual who is either expressly or impliedly invited to another person\u2019s premises for their mutual benefit.
Licensee:<\/strong>\u00a0Any individual who enters the premises at the owner or possessors consent for a non business or commercial purpose.\u00a0 The most common example is a social guest.\u00a0 In order to recover as a licensee, a victim must establish (all three):<\/p>\n
Smoke Inhalation and Carbone Monoxide Detection Installations Laws – California<\/span><\/strong> Smoke inhalation can damage the body through lack of oxygen (asphyxiation) as well as chemical exposure present in the smoke. By January 1st<\/sup>, 2011 it is required that a person who owns a dwelling or rental property install a carbon monoxide detector.\u00a0 Apartment building owners and managers are required to install the devices and to inspect and upkeep them. Landlords or occupiers of property can be liable for damages that occur as a result of exposure to carbon monoxide. In California liability can exist even if no act of negligence exist or when the release was unintentional Fires are also a common issue for<\/p>\n
If you have been injured or burned, contact the\u00a0accidental injury lawyer Los Angeles<\/a>\u00a0for a free case evaluation. Our attorneys are available 24\/7, for you speak with. We deal personally with our clients and make sure that we develop a strong connection and understand the injuries and pain suffered. While money damages will not repair the damage, they help. Many victims of burn injuries are faced with staggering medical bills. A settlement will not only help alleviate these issues, but also provide funds for you to heal and recover from your injuries.<\/p><\/div>\n