Richard E. Lewis, P.S.
Paulsen Building Suite 830
421 W. Riverside Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
Telephone: 509-838-4148
Fax: 509-623-1196
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Burn Injuries

Spokane Burn Injuries Attorney

Every year, more than 2 million Americans suffer burn injuries that result in hospitalization. These injuries are some of the most painful and traumatic experiences a person can go through, as they have both an extremely difficult treatment regimen and result in permanent scarring and disfiguration. When these accidents were caused by the simple recklessness or carelessness of another person, the victim and their family should not be made to shoulder the additional burden of the related medical expenses. If you or loved one has suffered a burn injury caused by someone else, a skilled Spokane injury attorney can help ensure you receive compensation for your medical bills and your suffering.

Although most people picture exterior burn injuries when they think of this traumatizing experience, the worst of these injuries are actually those that occur on the inside of the body in the throat and lungs. These injuries are much more difficult to treat and far more common than injuries to the skin. In fact, most burn-related deaths are caused by the inhalation of the smoke, which also contains a number of dangerous chemicals that were ignited by the fire. Even if you do not have any scarring on the outside of your body, if you have suffered internal burn injuries, you can still work with a Spokane injury lawyer to file a claim for the damage to your respiratory system.

Burn injuries, both internal and external, are very difficult to treat and the process is both long-lasting and painful. Those who undergo these treatments will miss long periods of work at the same time that their medical bills are pilling up. Do not let yourself be victimized financially. A Spokane injury attorney can help you receive compensation for your bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, disfigurement, lost quality of life and more. If the accident was intentional or was caused recklessly, you could also receive punitive damages.

When you or a loved one has suffered from burn injuries, please call Richard E. Lewis, Humphries, Patterson & Lewis and schedule an appointment with a top Spokane injury lawyer.

Richard E. Lewis, P.S.

Paulsen Building
Suite 830
421 W. Riverside Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
Telephone: 509-838-4148 | Fax: 509-623-1196
Map and Directions | E-mail us

Attorney Richard E. Lewis, P.S., represents clients throughout Eastern Washington and the Spokane Valley, including the city of Spokane and Spokane County.