by Barbara Parson

CEO, FOUNDER, ENTREPRENUER, DEPOSITION LAWYER

You recently were burned, whether on the job or elsewhere and you know it wasn’t your fault. What can you do next? It might be a very good idea to get in touch with a lawyer. 

Before research to find a burn injury attorney, it’s good to know the answer to the question: What kind of cases do personal injury lawyers handle? 

Accidents

There are a wide number of accidents that personal injury lawyers can handle – including your burn. Aviation, car, and trucks are some of them. 

One such situation could be when someone is not paying attention when driving and winds up injuring someone else. You could have burned yourself at someone’s house due to their not taking care of something like the stove. A third-degree burn can require a lot of medical care… and that costs money. 

Malpractice

When people think of malpractice, they tend to think of medical malpractice first. It can be the result of a misdiagnosis, incorrect treatment (like the wrong body part being worked on), or carelessness. Doctors are held to a high standard and their falling short can be disastrous. 

Legal malpractice is another type that is pursued. Perhaps you felt your lawyer did not properly represent you and you can sue them for that. 

Wrongful Death

A wrongful death suit can be filed in California for deaths that occur due to the above categories such as accidents or malpractice. 

Most, or all, of these, can fall under the umbrella of negligence, since they are a result of people not observing the right precautions to prevent injuries or death from happening, like at a daycare center or nursing home. It’s due to carelessness and someone has to be held responsible for what occurred. 

When it comes to these cases, the personal injury lawyer will bring in various experts to help bolster their case, including doctors and people who are intimately familiar with a particular business. They will ask these people questions in an attempt to guide the decision their way. 

The main goal of a personal injury lawyer is to get their clients to get the rightful compensation for their injury or to help the family get back on their feet after a severe injury or loss. They want to leave the courtroom feeling like they were able to use their knowledge of the law to give the best possible aid.   ~ Barbara Parson

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