Woodbridge Burn Injury Lawyers

Comprehensive Legal Support for Burn Injury Victims in Woodbridge, NJ

Have you been involved in a workplace or construction accident which has left you with scarring and disfigurement from burns? Burn injuries are not only extremely painful and take a significantly long time to heal, but the resulting scars can affect your appearance and change how others react to you.

Few injuries are more devastating than a severe burn, which is why you should not hesitate to reach out to our firm to discuss filing a personal injury claim. At Palmisano & Goodman, P.A., our Woodbridge burn injury attorneys spend time with our clients to understand the aftermath of a burn injury so we can pursue appropriate compensation from negligent parties.

Call (732) 709-4400 or fill out our online contact form today to schedule a free consultation with our burn injury lawyer in Woodbridge.

What is a Burn Injury?

A burn injury is damage to the skin and underlying tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, radiation, or friction. Burns can range in severity and are classified into degrees based on how deeply and severely they penetrate the skin.

The severity of burn injuries is based on the following degrees:

• First-Degree Burns: These burns affect only the outer layer of the skin (epidermis). They cause redness, mild pain, and usually heal without scarring in a few days.
• Second-Degree Burns: These burns go deeper, damaging both the outer and part of the inner skin layers. They often cause blisters, severe pain, and may result in scarring as they heal over a few weeks.
• Third-Degree Burns: These burns destroy all layers of the skin and can damage tissues underneath. The area may look white, leathery, or charred, and usually requires skin grafts to heal.
• Fourth-Degree Burns: These are the most severe burns, reaching through the skin into muscles, bones, or organs. They cause permanent damage and are often life-threatening, requiring extensive medical treatment.

Common Causes of Burn Injuries

Here’s a breakdown of common causes of burn injuries in the workplace:

• Thermal Burns: Caused by contact with hot surfaces, flames, steam, or boiling liquids. Common in kitchens, manufacturing, and welding environments.
• Chemical Burns: Result from exposure to strong acids, alkalis, or corrosive substances. Often occur in labs, cleaning, or industrial settings where chemicals are handled.
• Electrical Burns: Occur when electricity passes through the body, causing internal and external injuries. High risk in jobs involving wiring, machinery, or exposed electrical systems.
• Radiation Burns: Caused by prolonged exposure to UV rays (e.g., welding arc) or radiation sources. A concern in medical, industrial, or outdoor work environments.
• Friction Burns: Caused by skin rubbing against rough surfaces at high speed. It can happen during machinery operation or from ropes and harnesses.

Maximizing Your Burn Injury Compensation in Woodbridge

Our reputation as trial lawyers enables us to demand full compensation in the cases we take on. We take cases to trial when necessary, rather than taking an early settlement that does not properly compensate our clients for their injuries. Our goal is to provide our clients with economic security for the significant challenges they will face.

We seek compensation for the following:

• Past and future medical care
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Emotional trauma
• Reconstructive surgery/plastic surgery
• Disfigurement
• Counseling
• Lost earning capacity

Understanding the Challenges Faced by Burn Injury Survivors

The injury may involve extended hospitalization, the risk of secondary infections, and a long and painful recovery. The long-term damage can be physical, emotional, social, and financial. Our Woobridge burn injury lawyers at Palmisano & Goodman, P.A. have a proven record in catastrophic injury claims throughout more than 100+ years of practice. We are committed to helping you obtain the compensation you need to deal with your medical care and the lifelong impact of a burn injury.

To set up a complimentary case consultation with a member of our legal team, please contact us at (732) 709-4400 today.