Opelousas Burn Injury Attorney

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A burn injury is one of the most devastating types of catastrophic injuries. Severe burn injuries are extremely painful, often require extensive treatment, and result in permanent damage to the body. Burns are costly to treat, and scarring can leave victims feeling self-conscious about their appearance. These are only a few effects that burn injuries can have on victims and their families.

You do not have to take on the people who are responsible for your injuries alone. The lawyers of Doran & Cawthorne, P.L.L.C. are here to guide you through the legal process and get compensation for your injuries.

Call (337) 222-3526 today to schedule a free consultation. You can also send us a message!

Stages of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries range in severity, from first-degree burns to fourth-degree burns. As the degree of burn increases, so does the damage to skin and tissue and the level of pain a victim can experience.

The degrees of burn injuries are identified by the following signs and symptoms:

First-degree burns: The least severe type of burn, first-degree burns affect the outer layer of skin and may appear red, slightly painful, and possibly with blisters. This is the type of burn a person may get after touching a hot stove or getting a bad sun burn.
Second-degree burns: Second-degree burns impact the next layer of skin. The symptoms may include serious pain, swelling, and blisters.
Third-degree burns: Third-degree burns affect all layers of skin and may harm underlying tissues as well. The skin will appear severely damaged.

While many people consider third-degree burns to be the worst type of burn, it is also possible for a burn to be labeled as a fourth-degree burn. A fourth-degree burn is the most severe type of burn. In addition to destroying all layers of skin and tissue, fourth-degree burns can harm muscles and bones as well.

Burn Injury Treatment

The methods that are necessary to treat a burn injury depend on the severity of the injury and a victim’s specific symptoms. It is important to discuss your treatment plan with a doctor.

Some of the potential methods of treating and managing a burn injury include:

Surgery
Medication
Physical therapy
At-home care

How Do Burn Injuries Happen?

Burn injuries are most often caused by extreme heat, which a person can be exposed to during a car accident or other instance. In addition to fires or other sources of heat, burns can be caused by the sun, chemicals, or even extreme cold. These conditions may be experienced in work-related accidents, premises liability incidents, and a range of other events.

What Can I Recover Compensation for After a Burn Injury?

In most burn injury cases, medical expenses account for the majority of financial damages. Additional economic damages often include lost wages due to time off work and the cost of travel to and from medical appointments.

It is possible to recover compensation for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering. “Pain and suffering” is a legal term that is used to describe the damages caused by negligence that are not quantifiable, but are no less significant and are still compensable. Some examples may include loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, stress, depression, anxiety, and similar emotional strain.

Burn injuries can be fatal, in which case the family of a deceased victim may be entitled to compensation for funeral and burial costs, pain and suffering, and any medical bills the decedent incurred before they passed away. We can assist you with filing a claim for wrongful death.

Call for Your Initial Consultation

We are here to help you in the aftermath of a tragedy. Reach out to our team as soon as possible to learn more about how you can recover compensation.

For a free consultation, contact us online or call (337) 222-3526.

Seven Figure Offshore Settlement $1.2 Million
The firm reached a seven-figure settlement on behalf of an offshore worker who was injured in an incident offshore. The plaintiff had to undergo surgery to repair a neck injury, but couldn’t return to his same employment.
Dump Truck Accident $1.0 Million
Doran and Cawthorne’s client was struck and pushed into a ditch by a dump truck that attempted to pass our client, while our client was attempting to make a left-hand turn. Our client experienced neck, upper and lower back, and right sciatic pain because of this collision.
18-Wheeler Interstate Collision $1.0 Million
The firm’s client was injured when his car was run off the interstate highway by an eighteen-wheeler. The client sustained significant injuries but managed to reach maximum medical improvement (MMI) without surgical intervention.
Rear-End Collision $900,444
Our client was a professional truck driver who, while in the course and scope of his employment, was rear-ended by another commercial vehicle. Plaintiff in this matter had serious injuries and underwent spinal surgery.
Serious Car Accident $557,601
Doran & Cawthorne’s client was side-swiped by the defendant-driver, causing her to run off the road into a field. Liability and medical causation were contested.
Rear-End Collision $525,561
The plaintiff in this matter was rear-ended by a company truck in the early morning hours. The air bags did not deploy, nor did Plaintiff lose consciousness. However, his vehicle was a total loss.
Contested Accident $385,000
This case involved a contested accident. Plaintiff claimed the accident was caused when the defendant crossed into his lane. The defendant’s version of events was directly contradicting.
Illegal Highway Merge $385,000
The plaintiff in this matter was attempting to merge onto Interstate 10 when the defendant illegally merged into our client’s lane of travel, causing our client’s vehicle to violently crash into the wall of the interstate.
Low Impact Collision $275,000
Plaintiff was struck by a commercial driver on a residential road, causing a low-impact collision. The firm’s client did have some preexisting medical issues with his neck and back.
Rear-End Collision $272,803
Doran and Cawthorne’s client was stopped in traffic due to an automobile accident a couple of yards ahead. The defendant was inattentively driving a commercial vehicle, failed to see that our client had stopped, and violently rear-ended our client’s truck.

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An injury is a devastating thing to have to deal with and a legal case on top of it can seem impossible. Our firm’s personal injury attorneys are able to offer peace of mind when you know that someone with experience and commitment is handling the situation.
Litigation
When a case can’t be worked out through negotiation, Doran & Cawthorne has no qualms about taking the matter to court. Whether before a judge, or jury, we will gather the evidence necessary to present your case before the fact-finder in the best light.
Negotiations
It is all too common for insurance companies to offer less than what they know to be fair. Our lawyers will negotiate on your behalf, and won’t compromise for anything less than the amount they know you should be receiving.
Results
Our lawyers don’t just talk it…we strive to deliver. You can rest assured you’ll have experienced personal injury counsel with Doran & Cawthorne on your side.
Experience
Having handled hundreds, if not thousands of injury cases in Louisiana, Texas and elsewhere, we can assess the best options for each case.
Advice
Our firm’s attorneys will guide you in the right direction to make sure your case is developed effectively to your advantage.

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