Wisconsin Burn Injury at Work Attorney
Burn Injuries on the Job
When a burn injury occurs at the workplace, medical care is not affected but options to pursue financial compensation change significantly.
Workers' Compensation Claims for a Worksite Burn Injury
Burn victims who sustain their injuries at work — or while engaged in a work-related activity away from the job site — may access the state workers' compensation insurance system for financial compensation. Workers' compensation will cover a percentage of lost wages and medical costs.
Especially in serious burn accident cases, it is wise to seek independent legal advice. Legal protection may be necessary in order to secure high-quality medical care and necessary rehabilitative services. Many burn injury victims have severe scarring and disfigurement, necessitating reconstructive or cosmetic surgery. In very serious cases, a legal advocate may be required to prove your inability to return to work.
Private Lawsuits After a Worksite Burn Injury
A common misconception about the workers' compensation insurance system is that it is the only source of financial compensation for a person who is injured on the job. This is not necessarily true — if the incident that resulted in injury was partially caused by a person, company or product separate from your employer.
For example, if you are injured in a gas explosion on the job, you can file a workers' compensation claim. However, what if the gas explosion was caused by the gas company's faulty installation of gas lines? In such a case, you may be able to file a private lawsuit/personal injury claim against the gas company for additional financial compensation.
It is advisable to seek a detailed analysis of legal options after a major burn injury — including burn incidents that occur in the workplace. Short-term medical care and long-term rehabilitation services can be extremely costly, and you can get peace of mind if you know that all avenues of financial compensation are being explored by an experienced legal advocate.
Contact a Milwaukee, Wisconsin Workers' Compensation Lawyer
More questions? We encourage you to contact us for additional information if you have suffered a chemical burn or electrical burn injury at work.
