Florida Burn Injury Lawyers

Many people don't realize how serious and life-threatening a burn injury can be. Burns over a large part of a victim's body don't just leave the skin blistered -- they can be deadly, because they rob victims of substantial amounts of skin. Our skin helps protect us from infection, regulates our body temperatures and bodily fluids, and tells us when we're touching something dangerous. Burn victims who lose significant amounts of skin are at serious risk of death from infections, dehydration, shock or other causes. Even if the victim is under full-time hospital care, the body simply may not be able to withstand these secondary dangers while it's still fighting the effects of a serious burn. And even after victims recover, serious burns can still follow them for life by causing unsightly and incurable scarring, which can affect their employment prospects, their social lives and how they're treated in public.

Auto accidents and house fires are both major causes of burn injuries, in part because both have the potential to trap the victim inside the fire. Faulty wiring, accidents, defective auto parts and flammable foam stuffing can all start a fire that becomes huge within moments. If a victim is unconscious, wounded, poisoned by carbon monoxide or trapped in a vehicle, he or she could be helpless to avoid rapidly advancing flames. In The result: catastrophic, life-changing burns, often caused by someone else's carelessness. In the state of Florida, these victims have the right to hold those who caused their accidents responsible in a court of law.

The Alvarez Law Firm has the skills and experience to win the compensation you deserve in a burn injury lawsuit. We have won tens of millions of dollars for our clients, including many verdicts and settlements of $1 million or more. Medical and pharmaceutical cases are a significant part of our practice, overseen by an attorney with a medical degree. And in burn cases arising from car or truck crashes, we can use all of the knowledge that has helped us win millions for auto-accident clients as well. If you or someone you care about is the victim of serious burn injuries caused by another person's carelessness, you should call a Miami burn injury lawyer at the Alvarez Law Firm today to discuss your legal options.

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