PERSONAL INJURY:  BURN INJURY CASES

A burn injury can be one of the most painful and devastating types of personal injuries.  If you or someone you care about has suffered a burn injury as a result of someone else's negligence or because of a defective product, you may have legal recourse.  Richard Voorhies,  Attorney at Law, has handled various types of burn cases and has the resources and knowledge to help you recover for your injuries.

Of course, burn injuries may vary greatly in terms of the severity of the burn.  Depending on the extent of the burn, it may be classified as a first, second or third degree burn.  The implications of these classifications are significant in that they are indicative of the nature and scope of the burn and often are reflective of the anticipated recovery time.  Unfortunately, in many instances involving second and third degree burns, the skin is irreparably damaged and skin grafting may be necessary.  In those types of burn cases, a victim's award of damages may include costs associated with the need for future surgery, skin grafts, rehabilitation and hospitalization. 

In addition, if the burn injury has resulted in permanent scarring you may be entitled to damages for future cosmetic and corrective procedures.  In severe cases, nerve damage can accompany the burn.  In those instances, a burn victim may be able to recover for the physical limitations imposed on him/her as a result of the burn injury.

The long-term effects of a burn injury can also vary as a result of the age of the burn victim.  For instance, in some child burn cases, the victim may have more difficulty with the healing process because of the fact that they are still growing. 

To be sure, the mental anguish component associated with any given burn injury case is significant.  The emotional trauma which may accompany a burn victim can often outlast the physical injury.  That said, it is of paramount importance that you select an attorney who is familiar with burn injury cases and who has the contacts to refer you to a burn specialist.  As with most personal injury cases, proper and prompt diagnosis is seminal in obtaining a positive future outcome in cases involving burn injuries.

Furthermore, Richard has handled cases for families and businesses located throughout Louisiana, including those arising out of a casualty loss or a business interruption.  From claims involving property damage caused by a hurricane to those to those stemming from an economic loss sustained as a result of the BP oil spill, Richard has the case management paradigm in place to ensure that your financial interests are adequately protected going forward.  And, regardless of the context of your claim, Richard personally handles each case and prides himself in establishing a personal relationship with each of his clients.