[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/getting-compensation-burn-injuries\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/getting-compensation-burn-injuries\/","headline":"Getting Compensation for Burn Injuries","name":"Getting Compensation for Burn Injuries","description":"A burn is a skin injury, which results in major health risks for the victim. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the treatment for a burn injury may be extensive and expensive. Depending on the severity of the accident, a burn injury may lead to life threatening consequences. If your&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/getting-compensation-burn-injuries\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Getting Compensation for Burn Injuries<\/span><\/a>","datePublished":"2014-09-16","dateModified":"2026-03-26","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/author\/admin\/#Person","name":"Samer Habbas, Esq","url":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/author\/admin\/","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/328046d5a3bfc49c9999e96862d136a3f4bc810c33ae5a18d4d702bce2c20ecf?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/328046d5a3bfc49c9999e96862d136a3f4bc810c33ae5a18d4d702bce2c20ecf?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Samer Habbas & Associates","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1241504_HabbasLogoUpdates_Logo1_Op1Black_060822-scaled.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1241504_HabbasLogoUpdates_Logo1_Op1Black_060822-scaled.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Severe-burns-on-leg.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Severe-burns-on-leg.jpg","height":3413,"width":5114},"url":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/getting-compensation-burn-injuries\/","about":["Orange County Personal Injury"],"wordCount":306,"keywords":["Personal Injury"],"articleBody":"A burn is a skin injury, which results in major health risks for the victim. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the treatment for a burn injury may be extensive and expensive. Depending on the severity of the accident, a burn injury may lead to life threatening consequences.If your burn injury is a result of the negligent or careless actions of another party, you may have the legal right to obtain monetary compensation. To ensure that you get the full extent of the damages you deserve, you should consult an experienced burn accident attorney.Common Types of Burn InjuriesBelow are some common types of burn injuries, most of which require extensive medical treatment:Electrical burns \u2013 resulting from defective or faulty electrical wiring.Chemical burns \u2013 resulting from caustic substances, such as acids or alkaloids.Radiation burns \u2013 resulting from x-rays, radiation therapy for cancer treatment or even tanning beds.Friction burns \u2013 such as an abrasion, which may result from a motorcycle accident.The majority of burns only affect the victim\u2019s skin. If a burn is serious enough, it may affect the deeper tissue, such as the muscle, bone or even blood vessels. In general, burn injuries are painful because the burn damages the nerve endings, sending pain signals to the brain. This causes the burn victim to feel sharp or stinging pain in the affected area.We Can HelpIf you were burned as a result of the negligence or carelessness of another party, you should contact a lawyer as you may be entitled to compensation. At the Law Offices of Samer Habbas, we have successfully handled thousands of burn injury cases and can get you the results that you deserve.Call us at (888) 848-5084 to schedule a complimentary consultation with experienced Los Angeles burn injury attorney Samer Habbas today."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Getting Compensation for Burn Injuries","item":"https:\/\/www.habbaspilaw.com\/getting-compensation-burn-injuries\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]