Oklahoma City Burn Injury Lawyers 

Serious Burn Injuries Deserve Serious Legal Representation 

If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, our Oklahoma City burn injury lawyers are here to help you seek justice. Serious burns can cause long-lasting physical, emotional, and financial burdens.

We’ll hold the at-fault party accountable for their negligence and handle the insurance company for you. Tell us your story over a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay unless we win.

Our Case Results

A serious burn is more than a stinging sensation. It’s an injury that takes a toll on you physically, emotionally, and financially. That’s why our attorneys and support staff of investigators, case managers, and medical records specialists will fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.

Take a look at some of our successful case results involving burn injuries:

• $767,000: Our client sustained serious burns after using a defective stove.
• $350,000: Our client suffered numerous injuries after being in a fiery car accident.

The Degrees of Burn Injuries

Our burn injury lawyers in Oklahoma City can help you with your claim, no matter how minor or severe. Take a look at the various degrees of burn injuries, and speak to our lawyers about filing a claim:

• First-Degree: These are mild burns that affect only the outer layer of skin. They typically cause redness and pain but heal quickly with minimal treatment.
• Second-Degree: These are moderate burns that reach deeper layers of skin, often leading to blistering and intense pain. Proper care is needed to prevent infection and aid healing.
• Third-Degree: These are more severe burns that damage all layers of skin, appearing white or charred. These burns may cause numbness due to nerve damage and often require medical attention.
• Fourth-Degree: These are the most serious burns that extend into muscles and bones, posing life-threatening risks and often resulting in long-term impairment.

Read More: The Degrees of Burns

Common Causes of Burn Injuries

A number of accidents can cause you to suffer serious burns. Some of the common causes of cases our Oklahoma City burn injury attorneys take on include:

• Vehicle Accidents: These include incidents such as gas tank explosions that happen during car accidents.ed and aggressive legal representation regardless of their current financial situation. Your focus should remain on your family’s well-being, not legal bills.
• Defective Products: These are faulty appliances or electronic devices that malfunction and cause harm or injury.
• Chemical Exposures: These involve industrial accidents with harmful chemicals that can lead to serious health risks. You can also suffer a serious burn from an oil and gas field fire.
• Electrical Burns: These are injuries caused by faulty wiring or malfunctioning equipment.
• House Fires: These occur due to landlord negligence or electrical failures in residential properties.

What Compensation Can I Receive After a Burn?

Our lawyers at DM Injury Law will help you build a strong burn injury claim or lawsuit so you have the chance to secure a settlement that will help you take care of these accidental injuries:

• Medical expenses (including surgeries, skin grafts, and ongoing care).
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity.
• Pain and suffering that is caused by physical and emotional trauma.
• Permanent disfigurement or disabilities.
• Rehabilitation costs (physical therapy and counseling).
• Punitive damages are awarded in cases of gross negligence.
• Loss of enjoyment of life and independence.
• Funeral and burial damages (in the case of wrongful deaths).

How Long Do I Have to File an Injury Claim in Oklahoma? 

Under Okla. Stat. tit. 12 § 95(3), you have 2 years to file a personal injury claim related to burn injury.

For workers’ compensation cases, 85A OK Stat § 69 requires you to notify your employer within 30 days, and you have up to 2 years to officially file your claim.

The details of your situation can affect your case and the laws involved. Speak to our burn injury attorneys in Oklahoma City to get started on your case, so you have a chance at securing the compensation you are owed.

How a Burn Injury Attorney Can Help You

The insurance company will do everything to undervalue your claim. With the help of our burn injury attorney, you have a chance at securing the maximum amount of compensation possible to cover your medical bills, emotional distress, and other losses.

Here’s how our team at DM Injury Law can help you:

• Comprehensive Case Review: Our attorneys and staff of investigators will thoroughly examine every aspect of your case to uncover relevant evidence.
• Negotiation with Insurers: Insurance companies often try to minimize payouts. We’ll fight to maximize your settlement.
• Expert Legal Representation: If a fair settlement isn’t reached, we have a department of trial-ready attorneys who will take your case to court.
• No Out-of-Pocket Cost: We work on a contingency basis, which means you don’t pay unless we win your case.

Mike’s Got This! Schedule Your Free Consultation!

Your recovery is our priority. If someone’s negligence has caused you a serious injury, turn to our burn injury law firm in Oklahoma City for a team that will fight for your rights and future.

Schedule your free consultation today. You don’t pay unless we win.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.