New Jersey Burn Injuries Defense Attorney

Union City, Newark & Jersey City Burn Injuries Lawyer 

In the United States, approximately 2.4 million burn injuries are reported per year. Approximately 650,000 of the injuries are treated by medical professionals; 75,000 are hospitalized. Of those hospitalized, 20,000 have major burns involving at least 25% of their total body surface. Between 8,000 and 12,000 of patients with burns die, and approximately one million will sustain substantial or permanent disabilities resulting from their burn injury.

Burn injuries cause severe and life threatening damage that can lead to permanent disfigurement.  Approximately 650,000 burn injuries are treated by medical professional in the United States every year and between 8-12,000  people yearly die of burn-related injuries and infections.  (Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation)  As the skin protects internal organs and tissues from the environment and dangers such as toxins, heat, cold and disease-carrying microbes, a burn can easily lead to a serious infection. Not only is a burn injury catastrophic, but is intensely painful, and leads to lengthy hospitalization and medical treatment, long recoveries and permanent disabilities.  A burn injury can be one of the most traumatic personal injuries a person can suffer. It affects a person and their family financially, mentally and physically. If you or a loved one has been injured due to a burn accident involving the negligence of another, you need the expertise and knowledge of a Union City personal injury attorney from the Law Offices of Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq., P.C.

Leading Burn Injuries Attorney Serving Union City, Newark & Jersey City

Attorney Lloyd E. Bennett has over 22 years of experience handling personal injuries resulting from burn accidents.  If you sustained a burn injury due to the negligence of someone in an auto accident, truck accident, work related injury or at someone else's premises, you have the right to pursue a claim for damages.  With our skill and expertise, our firm can negotiate with the insurance company to obtain a settlement on your behalf for medical costs, continued rehabilitation and plastic surgery, lost wages and pain and suffering.  We understand what a horrific experience suffering a burn injury can be to both you and your family.  You deserve the compensation you need to ensure your well-being is taken care of in the years to come while you recover from your injuries.  For caring and dedicated legal representation, you need to contact our office immediately so that we can begin to document your claim.