Tyler Burn Injury Attorneys Here For You And Your Family
Of all the ways in which a person can be hurt, burn injuries are among the most life-changing. Burns are incredibly painful and disfiguring and can lead to other serious consequences like infections. Treatment often lasts for years and requires numerous surgeries and other invasive procedures.
If you or someone you love was burned by a fire, explosion or another accident caused by another’s negligence, please don’t hesitate to contact our skilled and caring attorneys at Dobbs & Porter. Our attorneys each have decades of experience in Texas personal injury law, and we are passionate about advocating for victims and their families. We can help you seek the compensation you need to cover your extensive medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages.
No Matter How Your Texas Burn Injury Happened, We Can Help
Our catastrophic injury attorneys represent burn victims throughout Texas injured in a wide variety of ways, including:
- Severe car accidents and resulting fires
- Trucking accidents causing fires and explosions
- Delivery van and other commercial vehicle accidents
- House fires
- Oil field and oil rig accidents
- On-the-job accidents
- Faulty products and appliances (like grills, stoves and power strips)
- Chemical burns from contact with toxic substances
- Scalding injuries from defective water heaters
The damage to your skin is typically the most noticeable consequence of a burn injury, but many victims also suffer damage to their lungs and airways from inhaling smoke and other substances. You may be experiencing psychological injuries as well, including post-traumatic stress disorder. We will take the time to fully assess and document your injuries, allowing us to seek maximum compensation on your behalf.
When Texas Car And Truck Accidents Lead To Burn Injuries
Some of the most common causes of burn injuries in Texas are motor vehicle accidents. Car accidents are not the only contributors. Another major source of burns is semi-truck accidents. Other examples of commercial vehicle accidents that can cause burn injuries can include delivery van accidents and bus accidents.
Some of the causes of burn injuries in auto accidents can be:
- Fuel leaks
- Dropped cigarette butts
- Electrical wiring malfunctions
- Battery damage
- Dangerous or defective auto parts
- Inadequate vehicle maintenance
It is of crucial importance to work with our trucking accident attorneys. We have a roster of experts such as 18-wheeler accident resconstructionists, forensic scientists and mechanics who can testify about the cause of your car crash. The companies that own semi trucks, 18-wheelers and other large commercial trucks are aggressive to minimize their losses after Texas truck accidents, so act quickly.
We Fight Insurance Companies So You Don’t Have To
Insurers are eager to deny claims or settle as quickly and cheaply as possible. This is especially the case with burn injuries, treatment for which tends to be very expensive and ongoing. Whether you are dealing with your own insurer or the insurer for the at-fault party, you likely don’t have the physical or emotional energy to push back against lowball settlement offers or to comply with the administrative requirements they may be trying to impose.
The good news is that when you hire us, we take on this fight for you. Our attorneys face off against insurers nearly every day, and we understand how frustrating and intimidating their tactics can be, especially for someone trying to recover from serious injury. When we take your catastrophic personal injury case, you can focus on resting and healing while our attorneys handle the rest.
Tell Your Story To East Texas Burn Injury Lawyers Today
At Dobbs & Porter, PLLC, our practice is exclusively focused on advocating for the injured in East Texas. We offer free initial consultations so that you can assess your legal options and feel confident that our firm is the right choice for you. To schedule yours, you can contact us online or call our burn injury law office in Tyler at 903-310-1433.