New Orleans Burn Injury Lawyer
Burn injuries are among the most painful and life altering injuries a person can suffer, often requiring multiple surgeries, extensive rehabilitation, and lifelong scarring. Whether your burn injury happened at work, in a defective product accident, or in a car crash, the party responsible should be held accountable. At Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers, our New Orleans burn injury lawyers fight to recover the full compensation you deserve.
We serve injured clients throughout New Orleans and the greater metro area from our New Orleans office. With over 50 years of collective experience, our attorneys handle burn injury cases across Louisiana. Call (504) 384-6002 or contact us online to get started today.
Why Choose Mansfield Melancon for a Burn Injury Case in New Orleans?
Burn injury cases often involve multiple liable parties and complex medical evidence. Here is why injured New Orleans residents turn to our firm:
- Over 50 years of combined experience handling serious injury claims across Louisiana
- We work on a contingency fee basis, so you owe nothing unless we recover for you
- We work with medical experts to fully document the extent of your injury and future care needs
- We investigate every liable party, from employers to product manufacturers
- Direct negotiations with insurance adjusters so you can focus on healing
- A track record of taking cases to trial when insurance companies refuse to offer fair compensation
Types of Burn Injury Cases We Handle
Burn injuries happen in a wide range of circumstances, and identifying every liable party is critical to a full recovery.
Workplace Burn Injuries
Fires, chemical spills, electrical malfunctions, and equipment failures on job sites cause severe burns every year. When employer negligence or unsafe conditions contribute to the injury, our attorneys pursue every available avenue of compensation beyond workers compensation, including third party claims against equipment manufacturers or contractors.
Defective Products and Appliances
Faulty wiring, exploding batteries, malfunctioning space heaters, and defective kitchen appliances can cause devastating burns in an instant. Our New Orleans burn injury attorneys investigate the product’s design, manufacturing, and warning labels to hold manufacturers accountable.
Car and Truck Accident Fires
Vehicle collisions can trigger fuel leaks and fires that cause catastrophic burns in addition to impact injuries. We pursue claims against negligent drivers and, where applicable, vehicle manufacturers whose defective fuel systems increased the fire risk.
Chemical and Industrial Exposure Burns
New Orleans’ proximity to refineries and industrial facilities means chemical burn injuries are a serious risk for workers and nearby residents. Our attorneys handle cases involving toxic exposure, chemical spills, and inadequate safety protocols.
Apartment and Property Fires
Landlords who ignore fire code violations, faulty wiring, or missing smoke detectors can be held liable when a fire injures a tenant. We investigate property maintenance records and code violations to build your case.
What Compensation Can I Recover After a Burn Injury?
Louisiana law allows burn injury victims to pursue compensation for both economic and non-economic losses. Depending on the severity of your injuries, your recovery may include:
- Medical expenses, including emergency care, skin grafts, reconstructive surgery, and long term treatment
- Lost wages, covering income you were unable to earn while recovering
- Loss of earning capacity if your injuries affect your ability to work in the future
- Pain and suffering, scarring, disfigurement, and diminished quality of life
- Costs of future medical care, including additional surgeries and psychological treatment
Louisiana follows a pure comparative fault rule, meaning you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault for the accident that caused your injury.
Contact Our New Orleans Burn Injury Lawyers
Call us before you talk to the insurance companies again. Call (504) 384-6002 or contact us online to get started today. Our New Orleans office serves clients throughout the greater New Orleans metro area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire a burn injury lawyer?
We handle burn injury cases on a contingency fee basis. No upfront costs, no hourly fees, no out of pocket expenses. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
How long do I have to file a burn injury lawsuit in Louisiana?
You generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in Louisiana. Because burn injuries often require extensive medical treatment, it is important to speak with an attorney early to preserve evidence.
Can I recover compensation if the burn happened at work?
Workers compensation may cover some of your losses, but it often does not fully compensate you for pain and suffering. If a third party, such as an equipment manufacturer or contractor, contributed to your injury, you may have an additional claim outside the workers compensation system.
What compensation is available for a serious burn injury?
Burn injury victims may recover damages for medical expenses, including reconstructive surgery and long term care, lost wages, scarring and disfigurement, and diminished quality of life.
What if I was partially at fault for the accident that caused my burn injury?
Louisiana follows pure comparative fault. Even if you were partly responsible, you can still recover compensation, though your award may be reduced by your percentage of fault.