Burn Injuries
Our Oklahoma truck accident attorneys are unwavering in their dedication to finding justice for those who have suffered severe burn injuries in catastrophic truck crashes.
Our Oklahoma truck accident attorneys are unwavering in their dedication to finding justice for those who have suffered severe burn injuries in catastrophic truck crashes, ensuring they receive the maximum compensation they deserve.
Oklahoma Truck Accident Burn Injury Attorneys: Skilled Counsel
Major highway corridors like I-35, I-40, I-44 and US 69/75 are frequented by Oklahoma residents, cross-country roadtrippers, and truckers alike. Unfortunately, these busy freeways are also home to terrible truck accidents that can leave victims with a variety of life-changing injuries, including severe burns.
In 2021 alone, there were more than 174,000 highway passenger vehicle fires reported in the United States, showing just how common burn injuries on the road can be. When these accidents involve large trucks or tractor trailers, their impact is even more severe, leading to devastating second, third, or fourth degree burn injuries that can permanently alter a victim’s livelihood.
If you or a loved one are currently navigating the pain and suffering that comes with a truck accident injury, partnering with a compassionate Oklahoma burn injury lawyer at The Law Firm for Truck Safety can make all the difference in your claim, compensation, and future.
In 2021, the US reported over 174,000 highway vehicle fires, highlighting the common occurrence of burn injuries on the road. Oklahoma's major highways, like I-35, I-40, I-44, and US 69/75, witness frequent truck accidents, causing severe burn injuries. When these accidents involve large trucks or tractor trailers, victims can suffer devastating second, third, or fourth-degree burns, permanently altering their lives. If you're navigating the pain and suffering from a truck accident injury, partnering with a compassionate Oklahoma burn injury lawyer at The Law Firm for Truck Safety can make a significant difference.
Trust our team to handle your claim, secure fair compensation, and ensure a brighter future.
Burn Injury Attorneys Fighting For Truck Crash Victims in Oklahoma
At the Law Firm for Truck Safety, we pride ourselves on our team of highly experienced burn injury attorneys who are dedicated to providing the utmost care and support for our clients. While our ultimate goal is to help victims throughout Oklahoma find the financial compensation they deserve, we’re also here to serve as your support system throughout both your recovery and litigation process. We are committed to guiding our clients through every emotion they may experience and ensuring their physical and emotional well-being is prioritized.
To feel confident you are receiving the maximum compensation possible for your burn injury, it’s critical to work with a truck accident law firm that understands the long-term impact — physically, mentally, and emotionally — that a severe burn injury will have on the rest of your life.
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No other law firm knows trucks quite like us. Our trucking law expertise and trial experience allow us to win multi-million-dollar results year after year.
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Our team of truck accident attorneys works tirelessly to help your family find justice in the wake of a catastrophic truck crash.
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Based in Oklahoma City, our esteemed Oklahoma legal team is dedicated to advocating for those whose lives have been devastated by truck accidents. We are committed to putting an end to catastrophic truck crashes. We work alongside experts, lawmakers, affected families, and safety advocacy groups at both the Federal and local levels to champion the rights of victims.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a truck accident, our team of truck accident lawyers at The Law Firm for Truck Safety is here to help you recover the financial compensation you deserve and support you as you build a future where happiness and hope can thrive.
I am a professional truck driver. When I was injured, [I was] immobilized by my injuries and the surgery that followed. Joe was so much more than I hoped, and the settlement I received was terrific. He is not just my lawyer, he is my friend.
Joe knows what he is doing, and he is determined. He takes care of the people he helps, and he doesn’t leave them until the work is done. Joe Ervin is...the only lawyer I would send my friends or family to see.
A pleasure to work with and the best at identifying coverage when others can’t!
My mother was killed and my son was badly injured in a head-on accident. Joe Ervin made sure that we knew what was happening at every stage of the process. [Joe] is a terrific lawyer and a good man. I would send my family or friends to him, no question.
Outstanding service and attention to detail. Would highly recommend them.
Choosing the Best Truck Accident Law Firm for Your Truck Accident Injury
Tackling a truck accident injury case on your own is a tiring, time-consuming experience, especially if you’re already navigating your own physical recovery.
A law firm that is as compassionate and responsive, as they are experienced is essential to guide you along your journey to justice.
At The Law Firm for Truck Safety we combine our expertise and experience to get you the compensation you deserve. Plus, we prioritize client care and meaningful relationships while we work, creating a solid support system for you and your loved ones.
Tackling a truck accident injury case on your own is a tiring, time-consuming experience, especially if you’re already navigating your own physical recovery.
A law firm that is as compassionate and responsive, as they are experienced is essential to guide you along your journey to justice.
At The Law Firm for Truck Safety we combine our expertise and experience to get you the compensation you deserve. Plus, we prioritize client care and meaningful relationships while we work, creating a solid support system for you and your loved ones.
When it comes to your burn injury claim, trust in the skilled attorney support from The Law Firm for Truck Safety.
Consistently win multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts for their clients.
Every client, every story, we fight hard to help our truck crash victims receive results that mitigate or eliminate the financial burdens associated with truck crash injuries. Our commitment hold negligent trucking companies accountable has allowed us to receive million and multi-million dollar results for our clients.
Keep a small caseload.
We take a focused approach to litigation, limiting our practice to exclusively represent those with serious trucking injuries. From this, our truck accident attorneys are able to dedicate the time, attention, and resources needed to drill down into the facts of your case and build a customized case strategy for your burn injury claim.
Build a case strategy around your specific needs.
We are committed to understanding what justice means and looks like to you. Before any case work begins on your burn case, we will work with you and plan out a path to achieving your objectives for justice; we then work with you to help you achieve those goals — even when those efforts take us outside of the courtroom.
Hold Trucking Companies Accountable.
When we make the trucking industry safer, we make our roads safer for everyone who uses them.
Inside the courtroom, it is our firm’s mission to hold accountable the negligent drivers and motor carriers for the harm they have caused you and your family. Outside the courtroom, we work with safety and advocacy groups to advance life-saving safety solutions within the trucking industry, so that these dangerous drivers and trucking companies never again see the asphalt of an Oklahoma road.
Set you up for and help you maintain success long-term.
We understand that after experiencing a truck crash and suffering a burn injury, you may realize that the impact on your life is greater than what you initially anticipated. We want you to know that we are here to assist you in various ways. Our team is committed to helping you financially plan for the future, sharing your story and supporting you in your efforts to become an advocate for truck safety advancement. You can rely on the support of The Law Firm for Truck Safety long after your case is resolved.
Our truck accident law firm has successfully won claims against more than 300 trucking companies and recovered some of the largest trucking verdicts and settlements in US history.
Who Can Be Held Liable in My Oklahoma Burn Injury Claim?
Typically, your truck accident attorney will first investigate and seek compensation from the truck driver following your accident. However, any individual or business, including trucking companies, may be liable for damages.
Our team at The Law Firm for Truck Safety is committed to holding negligent truck drivers accountable for the consequences of their actions, along with any other responsible parties involved in your case. Examples of the careless behavior that can cause these wrecks include:
- Mismanagement of cargo or chemicals
- Driver fatigue
- Oversized loads
- Irregular maintenance
While the causes of a semi-accident may be different in each case, the consequences remain the same. Beyond fighting for compensation for our clients, at The Law Firm for Truck Safety, advocating for your rights, and fighting for accountability through litigation allows us to protect innocent Oklahoma drivers.
Different Degrees of Burns: What’s the Difference?
First Degree Burn
The least severe type of burn injury is a first-degree burn, also known as a superficial burn. Damaging only the top layer of skin, these mild burns cause redness, swelling, and some pain. The good news is that these burns are typically quick to heal, which means you shouldn’t need to worry about scarring or permanent tissue damage.
Since these injuries are mainly minor ones, treatment is relatively simple, which includes ibuprofen, cool compresses, and an antibiotic ointment. However, when a large area of the body has been burned, more in-depth medical attention will be necessary.
The least severe type of burn injury is a first-degree burn, also known as a superficial burn. Damaging only the top layer of skin, these mild burns cause redness, swelling, and some pain. The good news is that these burns are typically quick to heal, which means you shouldn’t need to worry about scarring or permanent tissue damage.
Since these injuries are mainly minor ones, treatment is relatively simple, which includes ibuprofen, cool compresses, and an antibiotic ointment. However, when a large area of the body has been burned, more in-depth medical attention will be necessary.
Second Degree Burn
Second-degree burns are a layer deeper than first-degree burns, affecting both the epidermis and dermis, making them more severe than first-degree burns. This can cause additional damage and pain, with the surface of the skin having bright red blisters that look wet and shiny.
Typical treatment for second-degree burns starts with the removal of the damaged or dead skin. Then, your doctor or other medical professional will apply ointment and bandages to protect the affected area. These bandages will need to stay on until the skin is fully healed – with the exception of the daily changing of bandages – which can take up to three weeks.
Second-degree burns are a layer deeper than first-degree burns, affecting both the epidermis and dermis, making them more severe than first-degree burns. This can cause additional damage and pain, with the surface of the skin having bright red blisters that look wet and shiny.
Typical treatment for second-degree burns starts with the removal of the damaged or dead skin. Then, your doctor or other medical professional will apply ointment and bandages to protect the affected area. These bandages will need to stay on until the skin is fully healed – with the exception of the daily changing of bandages – which can take up to three weeks.
Third Degree Burn
Third-degree burns can be life-threatening, which means it’s essential to seek medical attention immediately. These burns cause deep damage to the epidermis, dermis, and even the hypodermis, resulting in a charred or black appearance to the skin. However, it’s important to note that nerve damage from the burn can affect a victim’s ability to feel pain, leading them to believe it’s only a minor injury. No matter what your burn looks or feels like, do not underestimate its severity – getting immediate treatment could be the difference between a full recovery or permanent damage.
Even after removing dead or damaged skin, it’s possible that medical procedures such as skin grafts or reconstructive surgery will be needed to save large areas of the skin, as well as prescription pain medications or nerve blockers.
Hospital care and recovery can add up quickly, resulting in rather large medical bills. Hiring experienced truck accident lawyers that can help you receive the maximum compensation in your burn injury case is essential to staying afloat during your journey to recovery.
Third-degree burns can be life-threatening, which means it’s essential to seek medical attention immediately. These burns cause deep damage to the epidermis, dermis, and even the hypodermis, resulting in a charred or black appearance to the skin. However, it’s important to note that nerve damage from the burn can affect a victim’s ability to feel pain, leading them to believe it’s only a minor injury. No matter what your burn looks or feels like, do not underestimate its severity – getting immediate treatment could be the difference between a full recovery or permanent damage.
Even after removing dead or damaged skin, it’s possible that medical procedures such as skin grafts or reconstructive surgery will be needed to save large areas of the skin, as well as prescription pain medications or nerve blockers.
Hospital care and recovery can add up quickly, resulting in rather large medical bills. Hiring experienced truck accident lawyers that can help you receive the maximum compensation in your burn injury case is essential to staying afloat during your journey to recovery.
Fourth-Degree Burn
While first, second, and third degree burns are the most common, there are even higher categories of burns. Fourth degree burns are one of them, and are an extremely severe burn type that can affect every layer of skin, plus muscle, tendons, ligaments, and in some cases bone. Some victims may feel nothing due to the complete severing of nerves, but others may feel excruciating pain. Medical treatment is absolutely necessary for these cases, as fourth degree burns are a life-threatening injury.
Crash. Not Accident.
The word “accident” is often used to describe devastating truck crashes. Many people in need of legal help will search for a “truck accident lawyer near me” or the “best truck accident attorney”. We even use "accident" in our site name.
However, most truck “accidents” are not accidents at all.
Truck crashes are often caused by distracted, fatigued, poorly trained, or downright dangerous truck drivers and/or the unsafe business practices of the trucking companies and brokers that hired them. Every semi-truck accident lawyer at The Law Firm for Truck Safety is committed to helping those who have been irreparably harmed in commercial vehicle crashes and providing education to the public that crashes are not accidents.
Understanding the Causes of Burn Injuries in Trucking Accidents
In the realm of trucking accidents, burn injuries can leave a lasting impact, but it's essential to recognize that these incidents are preventable. Understanding the causes behind burn injuries in trucking accidents unveils a web of critical safety failures, encompassing not only the driver but also their employer, brokers, mechanics, and more.
If a loved you or a loved one was severely burned in a trucking accident, one or more of the following likely contributed to your crash:
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Trucking is a 24/7 industry, but truck drivers cannot drive 24/7. In 2020, there were an estimated 633 deaths in the United States from fatigued-driving-related crashes. Falling asleep at the wheel is a major concern for multiple US agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
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According to NHTSA, In 2020, an estimated 3,142 people died in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers – and thousands more were injured. Any activity that takes your hands, mind, or eyes off of driving is a distraction. Cell phones are one of the most problematic distractions. Because heavy semi-trucks take longer to stop than passenger vehicles, truck drivers are even more at risk of accidents caused by distraction
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Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a leading cause of vehicle accidents. NHTSA saw a double-digit (14%) increase in the number of drunk/drugged driving deaths from 2019 to 2020.
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Trucking companies must follow federal regulations for maintenance and inspections. Defects in tires, brakes, lights, and other components often cause or contribute to accidents.
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Inadequately trained truck drivers are more likely to cause accidents than experienced truck drivers.
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Unsecure and imbalanced cargo loads make semi-trucks harder to stop and maneuver, putting those around the tractor-trailer in danger of being hit by debris or components of the commercial motor vehicle itself.
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Which Types Large Truck Crashes Commonly Cause Burn Injuries?
- Box Trucks
- Dump Trucks
- Flatbed Trailers
- Logging Trucks
- Tow Trucks
- Garbage Trucks
- Vehicles Carrying Hazardous Materials
- Tanker Trucks
- Busses
- Government and Municipal Trucks
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