Burn Injury Lawyers
Pain • Disfigurement • Multiple Surgeries • Depression • Death
At the Sly James Firm, a Kansas City, Missouri, burn injury law firm, we are determined to obtain fair compensation for you or your loved ones involved in an accident resulting in a burn injury. As lawyers with a powerful courtroom record, we will negotiate with insurance companies, but are always prepared to go to trial if that is what is best for you. No recovery, no fees – contact an attorney at our catastrophic injury law firm to meet for a free consultation about your injuries or loss.
Burn Injuries • Devastating Consequences • Catastrophic Injuries
Second and third degree burn injuries are extremely painful and serious. Catastrophic injury victims such as burn victims often experience pain and disfigurement, multiple surgeries, skin grafting, reconstructive surgery, depression and post-traumatic stress. Our Missouri burn injury lawyers will evaluate your medical records and consult with your doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts to determine your long-term medical care needs. In the end, we will be able to demonstrate to the jury why it is you deserve compensation.
First degree burns: mild burn to the top layer of skin, redness, pain, swelling
Second degree burns: serious burn to the top layer and layer underneath, blisters, severe pain, and redness
Third degree burns: most serious kind of burn to all layers of skin and tissue underneath, waxy white, brown, charred, little to no pain because of numbness from nerve damage
Causes of Burn Injuries ▪ Responsible Parties
Our lawyers are well-qualified to represent a person who has suffered a burn injury as a result of the negligent conduct of another. You may not realize that, depending on the cause of your burns, several companies or individuals may be responsible for your medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering, or your family’s loss due to wrongful death. Our Missouri burn injury lawyers will identify all of the companies or individuals that may be responsible for your damages and seek the best possible outcome on your behalf. Common causes of burn injury include:
Read a case summary of one of our successful cases on behalf of a victim with burns suffered in a boat explosion.
If there is no recovery, there is no fee. We are committed to helping you obtain fair compensation for your injuries. Contact our Kansas catastrophic injury attorneys and schedule a free consultation about your case. Visit our personal injury practice center for more information.
