Burn Injury

Baltimore, Maryland

More than 3.5 million Americans are injured, disabled or killed every year by fire. Ranking second only to motor vehicle accidents, burn injuries most often affect children, from birth to two years of age, and the elderly. Most accidents resulting in catastrophic burn injuries happen at home and the victims incur hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical costs.

A major (second-degree) or full thickness (third-degree) burn injury are one of the most severe and traumatic injuries a person can suffer. The financial, mental and physical costs of recovering from a burn injury are substantial. Serious burn injuries, whether diagnosed as second or third degree burns, often require long-term hospitalization, skin grafting, rehabilitation, and extensive psychological counseling to help overcome the mental trauma associated with a burn injury.

If you or a close family member has suffered a severe burn injury through the fault or negligence of someone else, you need experienced, respected and trusted attorneys. The Yost Legal Group can help you.

Causes of Burn Injuries

Although we often think of home fires starting because of a lit match or burning cigarette, the most common causes of burn injuries are:

• Car Accidents
• Truck Accidents and SUV rollovers
• Gas Explosions
• Scalding/ Hot Water
• Electrical Accidents
• Industrial Accidents
• Chemical Burns
• Exploding furnaces, boilers, stoves, and other appliances

Why You Need Legal Representation

Under the law, burn victims must prove fault to be compensated for their injuries. It is crucial to hire an experienced burn injury law firm to represent your interests. The Yost Legal Group is thoroughly knowledgeable in investigating burn accidents to determine fault for negligence, product liability, and premises liability, and in pursuing the legal rights of burn injury victims with the goal of helping burn victims and their families recover the compensation to which they are entitled.

Burn Injury Compensation

No amount of money can truly compensate for the devastating physical and emotional consequences of serious burn injuries, however, a fair and just workers' compensation or personal injury award can pay for the future care you will need, and provide a level of financial security for you and your family. Compensation is the right of every burn victim and The Yost Legal Group is dedicated to fighting for your rights under the law to recover damages for:

• Medical bills
• Future medical expenses
• Loss of wages now and in the future
• Ongoing cost of medical care
• Rehabilitation costs
• Pain and suffering
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Loss of consortium

Don’t Delay in Getting Help

There are time limits imposed by the law for pursuing your rights. Waiting to seek assistance could mean losing your right to recover monetary compensation for your injuries. If you or a loved one has suffered burn injuries, consult with the experienced and compassionate burn injury attorneys at The Yost Legal Group in Baltimore, Maryland. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can investigate to determine if you have a case before your rights expire.

Please contact The Yost Legal Group to share the facts of your case with an experienced attorney and make an informed decision about pursuing your rights under the law. All cases are taken on a contingency basis, and we routinely advance expenses. If we don’t win a recovery in your case, you owe us nothing.