Burn Injuries Lawyers&Attorneys

Burn injuries can be caused by fires, chemicals, hot water, electrical faults, vehicle accidents and gas cylinder explosions. Burns are the third largest category of accidental deaths in some of the largest countries in the world. There are three different categories of burns depending on the severity, first degree burns which are superficial, second degree burns and third degree burns which are the most severe and painful type of injuries, with recovery a slow and painful process. Over eighty percent of the burn injuries are first degree burns.

Though most vehicles, homes and commercial facilities have safety features which prevent the spreading of flames like fire extinguishers, it is often difficult to minimize or eliminate the use of fire completely at home. Most homes have fireplaces to keep the house warm during winter in temperate climates. Since some homes use inflammable material like carpets and wooden flooring, if the fire spreads from the fireplace, it can be very difficult to contain the fire. Also many festivals are celebrated using fireworks, and these fireworks can cause burn injuries if they are not handled properly or there is a manufacturing defect in the firework. Candles and lamps used for illumination especially in areas where there is no electricity can cause fires at night, if they are kept near inflammable material or a cat, dog or rat knocks the candle and lamp down. In certain cultures like India, women are second class citizens, so they are doused with highly inflammable liquids such as kerosene, petrol or oil and set on fire to create the illusion of an accident, so that the husband can marry again for more dowry. In a few cases, the victim survives this ordeal with burn injuries, but it is difficult to lead a normal life.

Motor vehicle accidents are a major cause of burn injuries since the vehicle fuel, either petrol or diesel is highly combustible and will burst into flames, at high temperature. The victim is trapped inside the cabin which is on fire, and cannot leave it till the fire is extinguished or rescuers pull out the accident victim from the vehicle debris. These burns are very severe and many victims do not survive. If the accident has been caused due to negligence, it is advisable to contact a lawyer specializing in personal injury, auto accidents and burn injuries to maximize the compensation received.

Burns caused by boiling or overheated water are common in industrial premises, especially if there is little maintenance and boilers or geysers used for heating water burst.

Unless the volume of boiling fluid is very large , these burn injuries are comparatively superficial, and should heal easily. However, the injured person can demand compensation for having to work in hazardous conditions and not complying to relevant safety standards. Highly corrosive acids like hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid and nitric acid and other chemicals can be even more dangerous and cause deep burns and scars in the skin. While accidents may occur due to the mishandling or leakages in industrial premises, at times, enemies especially women are attacked with chemicals, causing burn injuries.

DUI Accidents Lawyers

Car accident lawyer valterhalter Law Firm, helps people that are injured in accidents involving drunk drivers and their families. To speak with an attorney about a possible case,please contact us today.

Help for People Injured by Drunk Drivers

Accidents caused by drunk drivers can have devastating effects. If you or someone you love is injured or killed in an accident involving a drunk driver, valterhalter Law Firm. can help you recover full compensation for your damages and can help you find answers to questions such as:

• How will I pay for these expensive medical bills?
• How will I continue to support my family if I can no longer work?
• How will I meet my financial responsibilities including my mortgage?
• Will I ever be able to work again?
• Who is going to take care of my kids while I am in the hospital?
• Who is responsible for my pain?

How Can a DUI Accident Lawyer Help?

Drunk driving can result in serious, even fatal injuries that can impact an entire family. It is important to note that if you are involved in an accident with a drunk driver, you may be entitled to more compensation than what your insurance company offers you. In addition to medical costs, you may be eligible for financial compensation that covers damages such as lost wages, domestic help while you are recovering and emotional pain and suffering caused by the accident.
A personal injury lawyer experienced in DUI accident claims can help you recover the full amount of compensation owed to you by law; an amount that usually exceeds what your insurance company will offer. If you plan to seek legal advice, it is important to do so as soon as possible. Your attorney will be able to recover full compensation if you act quickly.

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If you or a loved one has suffered because someone else chose to drive while intoxicated, you deserve justice. At The Law Office of valterhalter, we advocate for people injured by drunk driving and can help you get the compensation you need to move forward with your life. To schedule a free case review with an experienced lawyer, please contact us today.

Product Liability

A product liability lawyer in San Diego, valterhater Law Firm has a strong record of success and can help you pursue just compensation.

Product Liability Lawyer for San Diego

A product liability lawyer serving San Diego residents, valterhalter Law Firm. has an impressive record of favorable verdicts and settlements when it comes to helping consumers injured or harmed by dangerous or defective products recover the compensation they deserve. As consumers, it is natural that we trust that the products we purchase are safe to use, but unfortunately that is not always the case. Every day, Americans are harmed by products they thought were safe, including medical devices, toys, auto parts, medications, and other goods. When this happens, valterhalter Law Firm. is the product liability lawyer San Diego residents trust to help them achieve justice.

Product Liability Lawsuits

When a product is unsafe and causes harm to a consumer or user of that product, that individual can file a product liability lawsuit in pursuit of financial compensation or his or her damages. When it comes to product liability lawsuits, there are three main categories:
Negligence
Any party involved in the introduction of a product into the marketplace has an explicit duty to ensure that the product is safe. This includes, designers, manufacturers, distributors, marketers, and vendors, as well as the party responsible for warning consumers of any dangers that may be associated with a product. If a person or company is found to be negligent in this duty to consumers, there may be grounds for a product liability lawsuit.
Strict Liability
In product liability lawsuits based on claims of negligence, it is necessary to prove that a person or company acted unreasonably. However, in a strict liability case, it is only necessary to prove that the product in question is unsafe or defective and that it caused harm to the plaintiff(s), regardless of any intent or fault.
Breach of Warranty
Any time a person or company can be found to have violated their own guarantee, a breach of warranty product liability lawsuit claim may arise. Breach of warranty claims apply to both express guarantees (like a guarantee that a product is safe) as well as implicit promises that lead a consumer to assume a product is safe to use.

Contact a Product Liability Lawyer in San Diego

If you or someone you love has suffered injury or even wrongful death as a result of a product that you believe was dangerous or defective, you may be entitled to substantial financial compensation for medical bills, property damage, pain and suffering, and additional possible damages. For your product liability lawsuit to be successful, you need the support of an experienced lawyer who has the resources and knowledge necessary to build a strong claim. To learn more about your rights and how this highly respected product liability lawyer in San Diego can make sure they are protected, contact valterhalter Law Firm. to schedule a free case evaluation.

Slip and Fall Accidents Lawyer

A slip and fall lawyer in San Diego, valterhalter Law Firm. will fight tenaciously until her clients recover the full compensation they deserve.

Slip and Fall Lawyer Serving San Diego

As a slip and fall lawyer San Diego residents have trusted for more than 20 years, valterhalter Law Firm. has the experience and resources injured parties can depend on to help them recover the full compensation to which they are entitled. Slip and fall lawsuits, formally known as premises liability litigation, may enable injured plaintiffs to recover financial compensation for their injuries and other damages, but it often requires an experienced attorney to ensure the maximum reward. Learn more about how valterhalter Law Firm. is the slip and fall lawyer in San Diego who can support you and your family as you pursue justice.

Common Slip and Fall Injuries

valterhalter Law Firm. has been serving as a slip and fall lawyer in San Diego for many years, and has seen a range of injuries that result from these types of accidents. According to Attorney Helbock, amongst the most common injuries sustained in slip and fall accidents are:

• Brain injury
• Spine injury
• Broken bones
• Lacerations

The most common injury sustained in a slip and fall accident is by far a traumatic brain injury, which accounts for up to 46% of all fatalities in older adults who fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Slip and Fall Claims and Lawsuits

A property or landowner has a legal responsibility to ensure that visitors are safe, which means that they must clear any hazards or obstacles and warn of any potential dangers on their property, among other responsibilities. If a person slips and falls or is otherwise injured while on another’s property, a premises liability lawsuit may arise. Common grounds for a premises liability or slip and fall lawsuit may include:

• Injury sustained while using equipment on another’s property
• Injury sustained as a result of inadequate security provided by a property owner
• Injury sustained as a result of unsafe or hazardous conditions (like a wet floor)
• Injury sustained by falling objects that were not properly secured

In slip and fall lawsuits, it is often necessary to prove not only that an unsafe condition existed, but also that the owner knew or should have known of this unsafe condition and had time to mitigate it. Slip and fall lawsuits are often very complex, and it’s important for plaintiffs to have experienced representation if they are to recover the full compensation due to them.

Contact a Slip and Fall Lawyer in San Diego

valterhalter Law Firm. is the slip and fall lawyer San Diego residents have learned to trust to guide them through the often complicated legal process and help them recover full compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other possible damages. If you were injured in a slip and fall accident in San Diego, contact lawyer valterhalter Law Firm. for a free case evaluation to learn more about your rights and how she will protect them.

Spinal Injury

As a spinal cord injury lawyer in San Diego, valterhalter Law Firm. can help recover compensation to help offset the cost of care and alleviate financial burdens.

Spinal Injury Lawyer for San Diego

A spinal cord injury lawyer serving San Diego residents for more than two decades, valterhalter Law Firm. understands the catastrophic effects this type of injury can have on patients as well as on their families. In just an instant, a spinal cord injury can cause paralysis or other serious injuries that often necessitate a lifetime of costly medical and personal care. When residents of San Diego suffer a spinal cord injury in an accident or as a result of a personal injury situation, they trust valterhalter Law Firm. to hold responsible parties accountable and help them recover the full compensation to which they are entitled.

Spinal Cord Injuries: Common Causes

Representing people who have suffered a spinal cord injury in the San Diego area for many years, valterhalter Law Firm. has supported plaintiffs who injured their spines in a broad range of manners. Among the most common causes of spinal cord injuries are:

• By far, the most common cause of spinal cord injuries in the United States is auto accidents, which account for up to 40% of all spinal injuries in this country.
• Studies have shown that in up to one-quarter (25%) of all spinal injuries, alcohol use is involved.
• Most elderly people who suffer a spinal injury do so in a fall. On the whole, up to 25% of all spinal cord injuries are caused by falls.
• Roughly 8% of spinal cord injuries are suffered while playing sports or engaging in other recreational activities.
• The National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke reports that violent assaults with a gun or a knife account for up to 15% of spinal cord injuries.

If you believe someone you know has injured his or her spinal cord, it is vital that you get immediate medical help, as early intervention can have a significant impact on that person’s health. Also, when at all possible, do not move the injured person. This could cause further damage to the spinal cord which may be irreversible.

Spinal Cord Injury Consequences

Spinal cord injuries can have catastrophic consequences for patients that often last a lifetime and may include:

• Paraplegia: paralysis of the lower parts of the body
• Quadriplegia: paralysis of all four limbs
• Respiratory and breathing problems
• Difficulty regulating body temperature
• Incontinence
• Loss of sexual function
• Nerve damage

Contact a Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer in San Diego

Spinal cord injuries can dramatically change the lives of victims and their families in a matter of seconds. Serving spinal cord injury patients in San Diego, valterhalter Law Firm. knows that it’s impossible to make up for a patient’s compromised health or altered lifestyle. However, she also knows that in the United States the average cost of medical in just the first year after a spinal cord injury resulting in paraplegia is roughly $283,000, and even after that the cost of medication, therapy, and personal care can be staggering. Financial compensation recovered in a spinal cord injury lawsuit can help ensure that patients get the very best care in the future and can help alleviate many of the financial burdens these patients and their families suffer. If you or someone you love has suffered a spinal cord injury in the San Diego area and you would like to learn more about your potential right to compensation, contact valterhalter Law Firm. to schedule a free case evaluation.