Long Island Burn Injury Lawyer

When car crashes erupt in flames, workplace chemicals spill, or faulty products explode, the consequences are almost always catastrophic. For the victims, a severe burn injury is not just a physical wound; it is a life-altering event that brings excruciating pain, permanent scarring, and a daunting future of staggering medical debt.

These incidents are rarely random acts of fate. More often, they are the direct result of another party’s negligence. When someone’s carelessness is the cause of your suffering, you have the right to seek justice and hold them accountable. 

At Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP, we understand the profound trauma you are facing. Our purpose is to provide the powerful legal advocacy required to secure the financial resources you need to heal and rebuild. If you suffered a severe burn in an accident, our experienced Long Island burn injury lawyer can explain your legal rights. Contact our firm today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case.

Why Choose Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP for Your Long Island Burn Injury Claim

When you are facing a life-altering injury, choosing the right law firm is one of the most critical decisions you will make. You need a team that not only has a deep understanding of New York personal injury law but also has a proven track record of success right here on Long Island. At Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP, we focus exclusively on personal injury law, allowing us to provide the focused, powerful advocacy your case demands.

Our firm is built on a foundation of experience, resources, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. With over 100 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys collaborate on cases, ensuring your claim benefits from multiple perspectives. We are not a general practice firm that dabbles in personal injury; it is all we do. This singular focus has allowed us to focus our attention on investigating complex accidents, proving liability, and maximizing compensation for our clients.

We understand that taking on large insurance companies can be intimidating. They have vast legal teams and financial resources dedicated to minimizing their payouts. We level the playing field. Our firm has the financial capacity to advance the significant costs of complex litigation, from hiring top-tier medical experts to employing accident reconstructionists. This allows us to build the strongest possible case for you, whether at the negotiating table or in a courtroom.

Contact us today to discuss your case and legal options during a free consultation. We have the resources to take on any opponent, including powerful insurance corporations, and we are always prepared to go to trial if a fair settlement is not offered.

Common Causes of Burn Injuries

A burn injury is one of the most catastrophic and painful injuries a person can suffer. It goes far beyond the surface of the skin, often causing damage to nerves, muscles, and bone. The impact is not just physical; severe burns can lead to permanent disfigurement, chronic pain, and profound psychological trauma, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Victims often require extensive medical treatment, including skin grafts, reconstructive surgeries, physical therapy, and lifelong pain management.

While some accidents are unavoidable, many burn injuries are the direct result of another person’s or company’s negligence. 

Our Lawyers Handle All Types of Burn Injury Cases

When carelessness is the cause, you have the right to seek justice and compensation. Our attorneys have experience handling burn injury cases arising from a wide variety of circumstances, including:

• Motor Vehicle Accidents: Car, truck, and motorcycle collisions can result in fires or explosions, causing horrific thermal burns. Leaking fuel lines or defective electrical systems can turn a survivable crash into a life-threatening inferno.
• Workplace Accidents: Construction and industrial sites are fraught with burn hazards, from electrical burns caused by faulty wiring or contact with power lines to chemical burns from spills and explosions.
• Defective Products: When a product is poorly designed or manufactured, it can malfunction and cause serious burns. This includes exploding e-cigarette batteries, faulty kitchen appliances, defective water heaters that cause scalding, and malfunctioning industrial equipment.
• Premises Liability Incidents: Property owners have a duty to maintain a safe environment. Burn injuries can occur due to building fires from faulty wiring, inadequate fire safety measures, or scalding injuries from water heaters set to dangerously high temperatures in apartments or hotels.
• Chemical Spills: Exposure to caustic or corrosive chemicals at work, in a commercial establishment, or due to a transportation accident can cause severe chemical burns that damage skin and underlying tissue.
• Gas Explosions: Leaking natural gas or propane lines in a home or business can lead to devastating explosions and fires, often caused by negligent installation or maintenance.

If your burn injury was caused by any of these situations, or one similar, it is highly likely that negligence was a factor. Our legal team can launch a thorough investigation to determine the cause of your accident and identify all liable parties.

The Insurance Company Offered Me a Settlement. Should I Take It?

After a serious accident, you may be contacted by an insurance adjuster from the at-fault party’s insurance company. They may seem friendly and concerned, and they might even offer you a quick settlement. It can be incredibly tempting to accept, especially when medical bills are piling up and you are unable to work. However, you must understand the insurance company’s primary goal: to protect its profits by paying you as little as possible.

The initial settlement offer is almost always far less than the true value of your claim.

Severe burn injuries are among the most expensive injuries to treat. They often require long-term, and sometimes lifelong, medical care. An early settlement offer will not account for the full scope of your future needs, which may include:

• Multiple reconstructive surgeries over many years
• Ongoing physical and occupational therapy
• Psychological counseling to cope with trauma and disfigurement
• In-home nursing care
• Modifications to your home or vehicle
• The cost of future complications, like infections or mobility issues
• Your lost future earning capacity if you cannot return to your previous job

Once you accept a settlement and sign a release, you forfeit your right to seek any further compensation for your injuries, no matter how severe your future needs become. If you discover you need another surgery a year from now, you cannot go back and ask for more money. The case is closed forever.

Before you speak to an insurance adjuster or sign any paperwork, it is crucial that you consult with an experienced burn injury lawyer. At Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP, we will handle all communications with the insurance company on your behalf. We can work with medical and financial experts to calculate the true, long-term cost of your injuries to ensure that any settlement we negotiate fully covers your past, present, and future needs.

Compensation Available in a Burn Injury Lawsuit

No amount of money can erase the pain and trauma of a severe burn injury. However, securing fair compensation is essential for accessing the best possible medical care and providing financial stability for you and your family as you move forward. Under New York law, you may be entitled to recover compensation for a wide range of losses, including:

• Medical Expenses: All costs related to your treatment, including emergency services, hospitalization, skin graft surgeries, specialist consultations, medication, and rehabilitation.
• Future Medical Care: The projected cost of all future treatments, including additional surgeries, physical therapy, and long-term pain management.
• Lost Wages: The income you have lost from being unable to work during your recovery.
• Loss of Earning Capacity: If your burn injury prevents you from returning to your former job or limits your ability to work in the future, we will seek compensation for this diminished earning potential.
• Rehabilitation Costs: This includes the cost of physical, occupational, and vocational therapy.
• Other Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Costs for things like home modifications, assistive devices, and transportation to medical appointments.

• Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the intense physical pain, discomfort, and agony you have experienced and will continue to experience.
• Emotional Distress: Compensation for the psychological impact of the trauma, including anxiety, depression, fear, and PTSD.
• Disfigurement and Scarring: Acknowledgment of the permanent physical changes to your body and the social and emotional difficulty that comes with it.

Our lawyers will fight for full and fair compensation for all the damages you suffered. 

Long Island Burn Injury FAQs

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions we receive from burn injury victims and their families.

How long do I have to file a burn injury lawsuit in New York?

This is governed by a law called the statute of limitations, and the deadline depends on who you are suing. In general, for most personal injury accidents in New York, you have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. However, there are critical exceptions. If your claim is against a municipality (like a town, city, county, or public authority), you must file a Notice of Claim within just 90 days of the incident. If the burn injury tragically resulted in a loved one’s death, a wrongful death lawsuit must be filed within two years of the date of death. It is vital to speak with an attorney as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss these strict deadlines.

What if I was partially at fault for the accident that caused my burn?

You may still be able to recover compensation. New York follows a “pure comparative negligence” rule. This means that a court will determine the percentage of fault for each party involved. Your total compensation award will then be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are found to be 20% at fault for the accident, you can still recover 80% of your total damages. Do not assume you have no case if you think you might share some blame; let us evaluate the facts for you.

How much does it cost to hire your firm for my burn injury case?

We understand that you are already facing immense financial pressure. That is why Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP handles all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay absolutely no upfront costs or attorney’s fees. We only get paid if we win your case by securing a settlement or a court verdict in your favor. Our fee is a percentage of the amount we recover for you. This arrangement allows everyone to afford  legal representation, regardless of their financial situation.

My burn injury happened at my job. Can I sue someone?

This is a complex area of law. In most cases, you cannot sue your direct employer for a workplace injury; your exclusive remedy is through the workers’ compensation system. However, you may be able to file a third-party lawsuit if your injury was caused by the negligence of someone other than your employer or a co-worker. 

For example, if you were burned by a piece of defective machinery on a construction site, you could file a lawsuit against the manufacturer of that machine. If you were injured on a job site managed by a general contractor who created an unsafe condition, you might have a claim against them. We can thoroughly investigate your workplace accident to identify any potential third-party claims to maximize your recovery beyond workers’ comp benefits.

Contact Our Trusted Long Island Burn Injury Lawyers Today

You are in pain, you are worried about the future, and you are facing a mountain of medical bills. You do not have to carry this burden alone. The legal system can provide a path to justice and the financial resources you need to focus on what matters most: your physical and emotional recovery.

Let the dedicated legal team at Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP be your voice and your advocate. We will handle every aspect of your legal claim, from investigating the accident to fighting with insurance companies, so you can concentrate on healing. We are committed to treating you with the compassion and respect you deserve while aggressively pursuing the maximum compensation possible for your case. We are proud to assist clients in both English and Spanish.Your journey to justice starts with a single step. Contact our Long Island burn injury attorneys today at (631) 451-7900 or through our online form for a free, confidential, and no-obligation case evaluation. Let us show you how we can help.