{"id":2416,"date":"2019-07-29T14:22:17","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T14:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2416"},"modified":"2024-10-30T21:24:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T21:24:05","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-burn-injury-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-burn-injury-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Burn Injury Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Burn injuries can be very serious and result in a large scope of consequences, physically, emotionally, and financially. They can also take a very long time to heal. So if you suffered severe burns in an accident that was caused by another person, it is important to understand and apply your rights to compensation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn what you need to know about pursuing a burn injury claim, including how they work, what to expect, factors that may influence the value of your claim, and where to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Indianapolis Burn Injury Lawyers\n317-881-2700<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Burn Injury Claims<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When a person suffers a serious burn as a result of another\u2019s negligence, it is right for them to pursue a personal injury claim. Typically, the process will commence with a phone call from the opposing party\u2019s insurance company offering you a preliminary settlement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their goal is to push the claim through as fast as possible, pay you as little as possible, and avoid a lawsuit. But never accept a low settlement from the insurance company. Always consult with an Indianapolis personal injury lawyer who concentrates on burn accidents before accepting any offer from an insurance company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Value of Your Claim<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Burn injuries vary greatly in scope and severity, which makes all claims different in value. In cases that of malicious intent or egregious negligence, a court might award punitive damages in addition to full compensatory damages. See our blog, \u201cA Brief Explanation of Compensatory, Nominal, and Punitive Damages<\/a>\u201d to understand types of personal injury compensation better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certain factors that influence the value of a burn injury\nclaim include:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2724 Extent of Burn
\u2724 Location of Burn
\u2724 Level of Negligence
\u2724 Duty of Care
\u2724 Intentions of Opposing Party
\u2724 Extent of Pain and Suffering
\u2724 Total Losses and Damages
\u2724 And More<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Get Started on Your Burn Injury Claim<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because every burn injury claim is unique, it is vital that you discuss your case with a seasoned Indianapolis burn injury attorney<\/a> who can help navigate you in the right direction. Contact the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> for burn injury representation in Indiana. Attorneys Daniel Craven, Ralph Hoover, and Keith Blazek are eager to help you recover the full and fair compensation you deserve after being injured in a serious burn accident. Best of all, we offer free initial consultations and never collect lawyer fees unless we recover a settlement for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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