attorney<\/a> could review your case and help you weigh your legal options for recovery.<\/p>","_litigation_video_url_new":"","add_button":"[elementor-template id=\"19898\"]"},"_header_sub_header_content_new":[{"_hsc_header_new":"Potential Causes of Burn Injuries","_hsc_sub_content_new":"Thermal burns are one of the most common causes of these types of injuries.<\/p>\n
Any hot surface, such as a metal, liquid, or flames, can cause someone to suffer a thermal burn.<\/p>\n
Other types of burns may include frostbite, radiation burns from the sun or x-rays, chemical burns from acids or detergents, and electrical burns from making contact with an electrical current.<\/p>\n
Friction burns are also common, as they typically occur when someone slides across the pavement in either a motor vehicle accident or motorcycle wreck.<\/p>\n
Severity of Burns<\/h3>\n
Medical professionals categorize burns based on varying degrees of severity.<\/p>\n
First-degree burns typically result in red skin, and although painful, usually do not result in scarring or serious injury.<\/p>\n
These injuries rarely requiring medical intervention, and could be treated with household remedies.<\/p>\n
Second-degree burns, however, may cause damage extending beyond the top layer of skin.<\/p>\n
These injuries typically result in blisters, and depending on the situation, may require some medical treatment.<\/p>\n
Third-degree burns are some of the most severe injuries because they could affect every layer and result in charring of the skin.<\/p>\n
Medical treatment is almost always required to treat these burns, and someone may suffer permanent scarring or nerve damage.<\/p>\n
A Pueblo attorney could help determine how the severity of someone\u2019s burn injury may affect the outcome of their case.<\/p>","hsc_add_button":"[elementor-template id=\"19900\"]"},{"_hsc_header_new":"Potential Legal Theories to Use in a Case","_hsc_sub_content_new":"
In Pueblo, there are different legal doctrines and theories that a lawyer could base a burn injury case on to assist a claimant in seeking a positive outcome.<\/p>\n
For example, some cases may fall under the doctrine of vicarious liability.<\/p>\n
Vicarious liability allows plaintiffs to recover damages against their employer if a coworker caused them to suffer an injury as a result of their negligence.<\/p>\n
It is important to note, however, that this employee\u2019s negligent misconduct must have occurred during the scope of their employment.<\/p>\n
Negligence per se is another basis on which an individual may be able to pursue recovery.<\/p>\n
If a defendant\u2019s violation of a statute caused the plaintiff to sustain a severe burn, this person may be liable to pay damages.<\/p>","hsc_add_button":"[elementor-template id=\"19900\"]"},{"_hsc_header_new":"Reach Out to a Pueblo Burn Injury Attorney","_hsc_sub_content_new":"
The prospect of taking on a lawsuit or negotiating a settlement may not be possible or feasible for those suffering from a burn injury.<\/p>\n
Seeking legal assistance could help you overcome the burdens of seeking monetary compensation.<\/p>\n
A Pueblo burn injury lawyer could provide legal guidance and direction during your recovery efforts.<\/p>\n
To get started on your case, contact us today.<\/p>","hsc_add_button":"[elementor-template id=\"19898\"]"}],"_litigation_frequently_asked_questions_new":null,"lawsuit_updates":null,"_litigation_related_posts_relation":"","acf-references":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/springslawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location-page\/18275","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/springslawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location-page"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/springslawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/location-page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/springslawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/58"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/springslawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location-page\/18275\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20198,"href":"https:\/\/springslawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location-page\/18275\/revisions\/20198"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/springslawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location-page\/18267"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/springslawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14054"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/springslawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18275"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/springslawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18275"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/springslawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18275"},{"taxonomy":"accident-injury-funnel","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/springslawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/accident-injury-funnel?post=18275"},{"taxonomy":"city","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/springslawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/city?post=18275"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}