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Burn Injuries

Life after a burn demands care, resources, and real compensation

Burn injuries are medically complex and emotionally difficult. Treatment can include surgeries, grafts, infection control, and months of rehabilitation. Scarring and contractures can limit movement and work. Carma Legal builds the medical and economic proof that shows the full impact of burn trauma and pursues maximum compensation in Nevada and North Carolina. We do not wait for justice. We go get it.

Why choose Carma Legal

Attorney led strategy

from the first call to resolution

Early evidence preservation

for liability, origin, and cause

Life care planning

that projects surgeries, therapy, and long term care

Economic and vocational

to value lost earning capacity

Clear communication

with timelines you can trust

Every case is personal. Your goals guide our plan.

Common causes of burn injuries we litigate

Residential and apartment fires tied to code violations or faulty maintenance

Commercial kitchen and workplace burns involving unsafe equipment or training

Vehicle and trucking collisions that cause fires or explosions

Defective products including lithium battery failures and unsafe electronics

Chemical exposures in labs, pools, or industrial sites

Electrical injuries and arc flash incidents

Scalding from dangerously hot water due to failed temperature controls

Propane and natural gas leaks with inadequate detection or ventilation

If your situation is not listed, ask us. We evaluate the facts and advise on viable claims.
Understanding burn severity and complications

Degrees of burn
First degree burns affect the top layer of skin. Second degree burns involve deeper layers and risk blistering and infection. Third degree burns damage all layers of skin and often require grafting. Fourth degree burns extend into muscle and bone and are life threatening.

Complications
Infection, sepsis, contractures that limit movement, nerve damage, dehydration, respiratory problems from inhalation, hypertrophic scarring, keloids, chronic pain, and psychological trauma. We make these needs visible and valued.

Medical evidence we gather
  • image EMS, emergency, inpatient, and burn center records
  • image Operative reports for debridement, grafts, flaps, and reconstructive procedures
  • image Wound care logs, culture results, and antibiotic protocols
  • image Physical and occupational therapy records with range of motion data
  • image Scar assessments using recognized scales and specialist reports
  • image Pain management, counseling, and trauma therapy documentation
  • image Provider narratives that explain prognosis, revision surgery plans, and future care

Liability and origin investigations

We work with qualified experts to determine how and why the burn occurred.
  • image Origin and cause analysis with scene photography and measurements
  • image Fire department reports, 911 audio, and investigator notes
  • image Building code, fire code, and maintenance records for the property
  • image Smoke detector, sprinkler, and alarm system inspection history
  • image Product manuals, warnings, recalls, and testing for defective devices
  • image Utility and appliance installation and service records
  • image Witness statements and nearby surveillance video
  • image Temperature logs and mixing valve records for scald cases
Time matters. Video and electronic records can be lost in days.

Life care planning and long term needs

  • image Serial grafting, contracture release, scar revision, and reconstructive surgery
  • image Compression garments, silicone therapy, and laser treatments
  • image Range of motion therapy, splinting, and occupational therapy
  • image Infection control supplies, wound dressings, and prescription costs
  • image Psychological counseling for PTSD, anxiety, and depression
  • image Home modifications to support mobility and skin protection
  • image Sun protection, dermatology follow up, and long term skin care
  • image Transportation, case management, and caregiver support
  • image Replacement schedules for garments and medical devices

Vocational impact and earning capacity

  • image Functional capacity evaluations and work restrictions
  • image Accommodation feasibility under workplace policies and the ADA
  • image Transferable skills analysis and retraining options
  • image Diminished earning capacity calculations through expected work life
  • image Inclusion of fringe benefits and retirement contributions
Damages we pursue
  • image Emergency care, hospitalization, surgeries, and inpatient rehabilitation
  • image Long term wound care, therapies, medications, and supplies
  • image Home health and attendant care when required
  • image Home and vehicle modifications
  • image Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
  • image Pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and disfigurement
  • image Out of pocket expenses and transportation
  • image Wrongful death damages where loss of life occurs
  • image Punitive damages where permitted by law and supported by the facts

Our process

Strategy session

We learn your goals, identify urgent needs, and outline deadlines.

Evidence preservation

Letters to defendants and agencies. Requests for video, records, and code documents.

Liability buildout

Origin and cause experts, product analysis, and code comparisons.

Medical and damages development

Treating provider coordination, life care planning, vocational and economic evaluations

Demand and negotiation

A comprehensive claim package that pressures carriers to value the case correctly.

Litigation when required

Filing suit, depositions, motion practice, expert disclosures, and trial preparation if fair resolution is not offered.

Frequently asked questions
Do I have a case if the fire started in my apartment or home?
Possibly. Claims may involve defective appliances, landlord negligence, or code violations. We analyze origin, cause, and maintenance history.
They can be. Temperature controls, mixing valves, and maintenance records are critical. We investigate responsibility.
Many burn survivors require staged procedures for grafts and scar revision. We include a long term plan in the damages model.
Most injury matters are contingency based. You pay no attorney fee unless compensation is recovered. All terms are provided in writing.
Severe burn cases can take longer because medical recovery and expert evaluations take time. We keep momentum and update you regularly.

What to do now

  • image Follow all medical instructions and keep every appointment
  • image Save dressings, garment invoices, and medication receipts
  • image Photograph wounds and healing progress at regular intervals
  • image Do not speak with opposing insurers or property representatives
  • image Contact Carma Legal so evidence and deadlines are protected from the start

Why clients choose Carma Legal

  • image Attorney level attention to complex medical and code issues
  • image Licensed in Nevada and North Carolina
  • image Early preservation of critical evidence
  • image Clear, respectful communication with you and your family
  • image Preparation that insurers and defense counsel respect
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