Junction City Burn Injury Lawyer

Burns are widely known as some of the most painful injuries a person can endure. The intensive healing process — which might involve long stays in a specialized treatment center — often amplifies the effect on your overall quality of life. If your burn injury was caused by another person’s negligence, that person must be held accountable. At Palmer Injury Law, our Junction City burn injury lawyers are committed to doing just that.

How a Junction City Burn Injury Lawyer Can Help

One of the most common mistakes injured people make is accepting the first settlement the other party’s insurance company offers. Why is that a mistake? Most insurance companies will start by offering you far less than your case is worth. If you’re already struggling with medical bills and are just happy to be offered anything at all, you might be tempted to accept.

When you work with a burn injury lawyer in Junction City, your attorney can accurately value your case before negotiating with the insurer. While, technically, you can try to negotiate with insurance companies on your own, you’re far more likely to be successful if you work with an attorney. When an insurance company sees that you have a legal representative, they know you’re serious. They also know that if they don’t pay you a reasonable settlement, your attorney is prepared to take the case to court.

What Happens When You Talk to a Burn Injury Lawyer?

Understanding the Process

The burn injury lawsuit process can be confusing, especially if this is the first time you’ve been involved with the legal system. Our team understands just how disorienting the experience can be, and we’ll guide you through each step of the process. Here’s an overview of what you can expect.

Initial Consultation

Every personal injury case starts with an initial consultation. This is a chance for us to discuss your case and help you determine whether legal action is the right choice for you. If possible, we ask our potential clients to bring as much documentation as they can. That might include the following:

• Hospital records and discharge summaries
• Medical bills
• Any incident reports or police reports
• Photos of your injuries
• Proof of lost income
• Any contact information for witnesses (if applicable).

We aren’t able to take every case we see. However, if we agree to take your case (and you agree to work with us), we can proceed to the next step.

Investigation and Building Your Case

Before taking your case further, our team will gather as much evidence as we can. We may find expert medical witnesses who can explain the impact of your injuries to an insurance company. We also might search for CCTV footage, witness accounts, and any other evidence that can corroborate your account of what happened.

If you’ve suffered a burn injury you didn’t cause, you should reach out to a lawyer as soon as you can. Call Palmer Law Group at (785) 233-1836 to speak with a burn injury attorney in Junction City right now.

Negotiation

Once we’ve assembled enough evidence and filed all the necessary paperwork, we will attempt to negotiate a settlement with the insurance company. Most personal injury cases are settled out of court since insurance companies usually want to avoid paying for their own trial lawyers, and defendants typically want to avoid the publicity of a trial.

Trial

If we cannot reach a settlement all parties agree on, we can take your case to court. When this happens, both sides argue their case, and the court decides whether the defendant is responsible for your injuries. If they are found responsible, the court will order them to pay you a certain amount of money.

FAQ

For many of our clients, this is their first time interacting with the legal system. These are some of the most common questions we typically hear.

How do I know if someone else caused my burn injury?

If you don’t have legal training, it can be difficult to tell if someone else may be legally liable for a burn injury. If you schedule a free consultation with us, we can tell you whether you may be eligible for compensation.

Will you accept my case?

Unfortunately, we are not able to take every case that comes our way. At your consultation, we can tell you whether we will be able to move forward with your case.

Is it expensive to work with you?

If we’re able to recover compensation for you, you pay us a percentage of the amount you receive. If we do not recover compensation for you, you pay us nothing. If we take your case, we’ll discuss our fee arrangements in more detail.

How long will it take to get compensation?

There is no guarantee that we will be able to recover compensation for you. In cases where injured people do receive compensation, the total amount can vary widely. With a relatively straightforward case that settles out of court, you might be able to receive compensation within several months. However, with a complex case that must be decided in a courtroom, it may take up to five years (and sometimes even longer) to receive compensation.

Of course, we understand that this is a uniquely stressful time, and you likely have many more questions than those listed above. Feel free to get in touch with any other questions you may have!

Why Choose Us?

Experience That Works for You

When you’re pursuing a personal injury claim, the lawyer you choose matters. The burn injury attorneys at Palmer Law Group have 60 years of combined experience helping people like you secure the compensation they deserve. Our case results speak for themselves. If you’ve suffered a severe burn injury because another person was negligent, we’re here for you.

After seeking medical treatment, the next critical step for a burn injury victim is to call a Junction City burn injury lawyer. Call Palmer Law Group at (785) 233-1836 or get in touch online to schedule your free case consultation.