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Determining Liability for Burn Injuries

Suffering a severe burn is an extremely traumatic experience that can leave both physical and emotional scars. When someone else's negligence is the cause, burn victims have grounds to pursue compensation through a personal injury claim. However, proving liability for burn injuries in these complex cases requires the expertise of a skilled personal injury lawyer. At Herrling Clark, our team has extensive experience investigating burn injuries and establishing accountability. Here [...]

Classifications of Brain Injuries

Brain injuries can be among the most devastating consequences of accidents, often leading to long-term consequences that affect both the injured individual and their loved ones. Understanding the different classifications of brain injuries is essential in grasping the severity and potential outcomes. Here's an exploration of the various types of brain injuries that can arise from car accidents. Types of Brain Injuries Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): Sudden and forceful impacts [...]

When You Should Contact a Personal Injury Attorney if You’ve Suffered an Injury in an Accident

If you’ve been injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you may be in a position where it makes sense to contact a personal injury attorney to determine if there are legal options for you to pursue.  However, there are initial steps to take prior to pursuing legal help. First and foremost, your health and safety should be your top priority. You should immediately seek medical attention [...]

Severe Burn Injuries and Wisconsin Personal Injury Law

  Burn injuries caused by fire, explosions, or hazardous chemicals can cause long-lasting pain and disfigurement. If you or a loved one suffered a burn injury, you know just how devastating burns can be. Many burn victims are left with massive medical bills for emergency room treatment, hospital care, surgery, medication, and rehabilitative care. They are often unable to work for days, weeks, or months after the injury. Some burn [...]

2022-07-29T15:14:18+00:00June 10, 2022|Appleton Burn Injury Lawyers|

What Are the Long-Term Ramifications of a Burn Injury?

According to statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1.1 million Americans suffer burn injuries that require serious medical attention each and every year. To put this alarming data into perspective, one person throughout the United States suffers severe burn injuries every 23 minutes. Severe burns can drastically alter a person’s quality of life, by limiting mobility, damaging nerves, and even leading to chronic [...]

2022-07-29T15:16:12+00:00July 13, 2020|Appleton Burn Injury Lawyers|

What Are My Legal Options After Suffering a Burn Injury?

Every year, an average of 450,000 Americans suffer burn injuries that require medical attention. While some of these injuries may be able to heal quickly without many long-term implications, others can change a person’s life forever. In many instances, severe burns can cause damage to the skin, muscles, nerves, and even the bones. In these cases, burn injuries often require extensive medical treatment and long-term rehabilitation. If you or a [...]

2022-07-29T15:19:15+00:00April 17, 2020|Appleton Burn Injury Lawyers|

Can a Homeowner Be Held Liable for Burn Injuries in Wisconsin?

Even with modern heating systems and functioning smoke detectors, residential house fires still occur all too regularly. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), nearly 400, 000 residential fires occurred in 2017 throughout the United States. Cooking accidents, faulty heating systems, and electrical malfunctions account for the majority of household fires. As colder temperatures settle in, and property owners start to use more electrical devices, the risk of fires and [...]

2022-07-29T15:19:23+00:00December 3, 2019|Appleton Burn Injury Lawyers|

How Common Are Serious Burn Injuries?

Every year, thousands of Americans suffer severe burns resulting in serious injuries. A burn injury can impact a person’s ability to work, while resulting in chronic pain and scarring. Burn injuries can be caused by gasoline in the aftermath of a car accident or misuse of hazardous materials at the workplace. Regardless of how these occur, the implications can be tragic. In the event of a burn injury, it is [...]

2019-04-03T15:58:25+00:00April 3, 2019|Appleton Burn Injury Lawyers|

Wisconsin Burn Injuries – Time Limits and Recovery for Damages

Burn injuries can leave lasting effects on your life, your family, and your finances. There can be physical effects including disfigurement, scarring, tissue, nerve, muscle, and tendon damage. Long-term care and on-going medical treatment can drain family finances and even lead to bankruptcy. Burn injuries can also be emotionally and mentally scarring in the form of pain, suffering, loss of a career, or loss of a spouse. Therefore, it is important to know [...]

2018-06-13T08:13:00+00:00June 13, 2018|Appleton Burn Injury Lawyers|

Study Suggests Tarantula Venom May Help Ease Pain for Burn Injury Victims

The pain experienced by burn injury victims is complex and of serious concern, not just immediately after the injury, but also in the years to come. Sadly, science has struggled with pain management for such victims. Part of this is due to the way that burns affect the body, which is quite different from other types of injuries. Thankfully, a new study now suggests that tarantula venom may hold the [...]

2017-11-09T10:42:00+00:00November 9, 2017|Appleton Burn Injury Lawyers|
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