Investigating Third Party Negligence (Negligence of others)

The cause of an accident is often the result of someone's failure to act appropriately. Several mistakes may contribute to the ultimate outcome. Under the legal system, each person is required to act as a reasonably prudent person with regard to another person under similar circumstances. The failure of a person or entity to act reasonably will be deemed negligence and the faulty party will be held responsible for any injury and damages incurred. (Burn or otherwise). Evaluation of breaches of duty will be established by violation of statutory authority such as building codes or case law developed through the courts

A Third Party damage claim occurs when an individual is injured while on the job as a result of the negligence or legal fault of a party other than the injured person's employer or from a defective product or defective condition. In some instances in an injury or accident case an individual can have a third party damage claim as well as a worker's compensation claim. Brent Cueria is a New Orleans Personal Injury Lawyer that is familiar with these issues in Burn Injury Cases.

AVAILABLE MONEY DAMAGES

As a burn victim, you are entitled to receive various kind of damages to compensate losses you have sustained as a result of a negligent incident or conduct. For example, such damages cover medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of wages, mental or emotional pain and suffering (past and anticipated in the future), disfigurement, any physical or mental impairment or disability and any other damage that can be proven and is available under the United States Constitution.

PUNITIVE DAMAGES

Punitive damages may be available in certain situations. Punitive damages are meant to punish the guilty party for conduct that is grossly reckless or intentional. For example, it could involve reckless violations of safety and other statues that the party knew about that contributed to the burn or other injury that would have been easily preventable had normal actions been taken. The more recklessly that someone acts, the more likely those punitive damages may be available. Louisiana does not allow punitive damages in most instances.

The calculation of the amount of money damages that an injured person is entitled to depends upon the circumstances of each case. An investigation into the cause of the accident and of the injuries sustained by the burn survivor is essential to properly evaluate a Burn Survivor's Personal Injury claim.

It is recommended that immediately after a serious and catastrophic injury, such as a burn injury, occurs that an experienced personal injury attorney be contacted as soon as possible so that a team of experienced investigators and experts can be retained to determine the cause of the accident, to identify any responsible third parties and to preserve important evidence and take any witness statements. Our New Orleans Law Firm is ready to assist in evaluating theories of recovery in a Burn Injury Case. Call us in New Orleans, Louisiana for a free consultation at 800 899 7102.

Do you have a claim? Contact us or call us at 1-800-899-7102.

Burn Units and Rehab Centers

For your reference, you may choose a state from the list below to find burn units and rehab centers in your area as identified by the American Burn Association. We also recommend that you consult our links of resources on Burn Survivor Issues.