Kansas City Burn Injury Lawyers

Representing People with Severe Burns in the Overland Park Area

At the Law Office of Tom Wagstaff Jr., we focus on representing clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries, such as severe burn injuries. A third-degree burn injury can be devastating, causing not only physical pain and emotional trauma but also leading to significant financial burdens due to medical bills and lost wages. As legal professionals with decades of experience at our backs, our team of Kansas City burn injury attorneys is committed to advocating for the rights of burn victims and their families and fighting for the compensation they deserve. By handling the complexities of high-stakes claims and lawsuits, we empower our clients to focus on their recovery while we diligently work to hold negligent parties accountable.

To schedule a free case review with our firm, dial (816) 597-4556 at any time.

How Do Severe Burn Injuries Happen?

Severe burn injuries can occur under a variety of circumstances, often due to someone's negligence or mistakes. When such painful accidents happen, it's crucial to have a dedicated legal team like the one at the Law Office of Tom Wagstaff Jr. by your side. We are well-versed in handling cases involving diverse scenarios that lead to burn injuries, so you can trust that we will know how to move your case forward.

Burn injuries can be caused by the following and more:

• Fires: Residential, commercial, or industrial fires can result from faulty wiring, inadequate safety measures, or poor maintenance.
• Chemical burns: These burns can occur in laboratories, factories, or other workplaces where dangerous chemicals are used without proper safety equipment or precautions. Unsafe cleaning products sold to the general public can also cause serious chemical burns.
• Scalding: A scald is a burn caused by hot liquids or steam and can happen due to high-temperature fluids built up in kitchen or laundry appliances.
• Electrical burns: An electrical burn injury can be caused by defective products, inadequate safety measures in the workplace, or poorly maintained electrical infrastructure.

Degrees of Burn Injuries

The Kansas City burn injury lawyers at the Law Office of Tom Wagstaff Jr. can work closely with medical experts to understand the full extent and severity of your burn injury. This approach ensures we can build a robust case that acknowledges just how much your life has and will likely continue to change due to the burn injury. The higher the degree of the burn, the more likely it will cause permanent consequences or disabilities.

Burn injuries are sorted into degrees, including:

• First-degree burns are the least severe, affecting only the outer layer of the skin, or the epidermis. Symptoms include redness, minor inflammation, and pain. In-home care is often enough to treat this type of burn.
• Second-degree burns extend to the second layer of the skin, or the dermis, causing blisters and severe pain. They may result in scarring and require weeks to heal. Urgent medical attention should be given to the burn patient.
• Third-degree burns destroy tissues under the skin, potentially destroying muscles, tendons, and nerves. Emergency medical attention is required. Third-degree burns can be fatal if untreated or if they cause an infection.
• Fourth-degree burns (and higher) are deeply destructive burns that often prove fatal unless emergency medical care is immediately given.