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Burn Injuries

If you’ve suffered burn injuries, we’re here to provide expert legal guidance and seek justice on your behalf.

Burn injuries can destroy your life in seconds. We help burn victims fight for the money they need to heal and rebuild.

Burns Are More Than Skin Deep

Serious burns affect your whole life:

  • Painful skin grafts and surgeries
  • Months or years of healing
  • Scars that never go away
  • Fear and sadness that's hard to shake
  • High medical bills that pile up fast

Some burns hurt so badly that simple things like getting dressed become impossible.

How People Get Burned

We handle burn injury cases from many causes:

Fires and Explosions:

  • House fires and apartment fires
  • Gas explosions in homes
  • Car fires and explosions
  • Propane and natural gas accidents

Workplace Burns:

  • Chemical spills and splashes
  • Hot metal and welding burns
  • Steam and hot liquid accidents
  • Electrical burns from faulty wiring

Defective Products:

  • Space heaters that catch fire
  • Water heaters that explode
  • Electrical devices that shock
  • Cars that burst into flames

Other Accidents:

  • Scalding from too-hot water
  • Restaurant kitchen accidents
  • Hotel and building fires
  • Medical device burns

What You Deserve

Burn injuries cost more than most people think. We fight to get you money for:

Medical costs:

  • Emergency room visits
  • Surgery and skin grafts
  • Physical therapy for months
  • Medicine for pain and healing
  • Future surgeries you'll need

Money you lose:

  • Time off work while you heal
  • Jobs you can't do anymore
  • Lower pay if scars affect your work

Pain you suffer:

  • Physical pain from burns
  • Emotional pain from scars
  • Fear of fire or similar accidents
  • Depression from changed appearance

Help for your family:

  • Care you need at home
  • Changes to your house
  • Counseling for trauma

Degrees of Burns We Handle

First-degree burns - Red, painful skin that heals in days

Second-degree burns - Blisters and deeper damage that takes weeks to heal

Third-degree burns - Destroy all skin layers and need surgery

Fourth-degree burns - Damage muscle and bone and can be deadly

Even "minor" burns can leave scars and cause lasting problems.

Why Our Burn Injury Lawyers Are Different

We know burn injuries. These cases need special medical knowledge that most lawyers don't have.

We work with burn doctors. Experts help us prove how bad your burns are and what care you'll need.

We understand scars matter. Burns change how you look and feel. We make sure you get paid for that.

We don't get paid unless you win. Focus on healing. We'll handle the legal fight.

If you or someone you love suffered burn injuries, call us now. We offer free consultations and are available 24/7. Burn injury cases have strict time limits - don't wait to get help.

Contact us today for a free consultation with our legal team.

Our Personal Injury Practice Areas

Payment Methods: Contingency fee - we only get paid if you win

At Ely, Valentine & Reed, PLLC. we operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don't pay unless we win your case. We offer free, no-obligation consultations to all potential clients to discuss your legal options and case evaluation. This no-risk approach allows you to focus on recovery while we handle the legal battle for compensation.

DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your specific situation. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Do not send any confidential information through this website.

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