Burn Injury Claims in New Jersey
NJ Burn Injury Lawyer
A serious burn can mean surgery, long recovery, scars, and months away from work. If someone else's carelessness caused your injury, Barreto Law Firm can explain your options and fight for the compensation you may be owed.
Quick answer
What does an NJ burn injury lawyer do?
An NJ burn injury lawyer helps people hurt by fires, scalding, chemicals, electricity, or defective products. The lawyer investigates the cause, identifies who may be responsible, deals with insurers, and works to recover compensation for medical care, lost income, scarring, and pain. Barreto Law Firm offers a free case review, with no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Burns can be mild or life-changing
First-degree
Affects the outer layer of skin. Usually red and painful, and often heals without lasting damage.
Second-degree
Goes deeper. Often causes blisters and severe pain, and may leave scars.
Third-degree
Damages all layers of skin. Often needs surgery, skin grafts, and long-term care.
How burn injuries happen
Fires and explosions
Scalding liquids and steam
Chemical burns
Electrical burns
Defective products
Vehicle fires and crashes
Workplace accidents
What a claim may cover
Medical bills and surgeries
Skin grafts and rehabilitation
Lost income
Scarring and disfigurement
Pain and suffering
How we help
01. We listen
Tell us what happened, at your pace.
02. We investigate
We find the cause and who may be responsible.
03. We fight
We deal with insurers and push for fair compensation.
Burn Injury FAQs
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A burn injury lawyer investigates what caused the burn, identifies who may be responsible, deals with insurance companies, and works to recover compensation for medical care, lost income, scarring, and pain.
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It depends on the facts. Responsible parties may include a property owner, landlord, employer, product manufacturer, contractor, restaurant, or a driver. We review the evidence to find out who should be held accountable.
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Depending on your case, a claim may seek compensation for medical bills, surgeries and skin grafts, rehabilitation, lost income, scarring or disfigurement, and pain and suffering. No result can be promised.
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Possibly. Many workplace burns are handled through workers' compensation, and in some cases a separate claim against a third party, such as an equipment maker, may also be possible. An attorney can review your situation.
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New Jersey has strict deadlines for injury claims, and some claims, such as those against a public entity, can require earlier written notice. Exceptions can apply, so contact an attorney as soon as you can.
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We offer a free case review. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency basis, which means no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Burned Because of Someone Else? Talk to Us.
Free case review. No attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
862-418-3389
100 Enterprise Dr., Suite 301, Rockaway Township, NJ 07866 • info@barretolawfirm.com
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Deadlines and rules depend on your case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.