Burns may result from motor vehicle accidents, fires, or chemical explosions that might sometimes be the result of the negligence of others.
Burn injuries could be severe, debilitating, and require months, if not years, of painful treatment. Skin grafts, reconstructive surgery, and other medical treatments for burns may leave injured persons recovering for a long period of time. In some cases, these injuries may never fully heal and may result in permanent disfigurement and disability, or even death.
When individuals suffer burns over a large part of their body or when burns are so severe that they cause a permanent impairment, they may need to seek compensation from those responsible for their injuries. An experienced Alexandria burn injury lawyer could help determine whether a burn injury claim is compensable.
Under CC 3493.1, individuals who have suffered burn injuries may file claims for compensation no later than two years following the date of the accident that caused their injuries. Failing to meet this deadline, which is referred to as a prescriptive period, may result in individuals being unable to bring any legal claims against the parties who are responsible for the accident.

