FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT
BURN INJURIES
How will you be able to find out who is
responsible for the fire or explosion or other mishap that has caused my
scarring or difigurement?
Who will pay for my medical bills?
Will someone pay for my plastic/reconstructive surgery?
What if I am left with scarring or disfigurement that cannot
be corrected by surgery?
Can you help me find good doctors?
How will you be able to make a jury understand the sort of suffering
I am going through now when it generally takes a long time before a case comes
to trial?
Do I have a case?
What are your fees?
Q. How will you be able to find out who is
responsible for the fire or explosion or other mishap that has caused my scarring
or disfigurement?
A. In addition to obtaining a copy of all police, fire, and
emergency medical records, Balkin & Eisbrouch will,
depending on the case, send out our own investigator to identify and interview
witnesses. Balkin & Eisbrouch will also
inspect and photograph the site of the mishap. We will retain any experts,
whether electrical experts, chemists, engineers, or the like, who may be needed
to determine the origin and cause of the fire or mishap. We will also identify
and examine all records, whether written or taped, that may have information
relevant to your case.
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Q. Who will pay for my medical bills?
A. As part of your case, Balkin & Eisbrouch will
fight to have the party responsible pay for all of your medical bills, both
those you have already incurred and those you will incur in the future. (It
is important to not only consider what your medicals bills are today, but what
they will be in the future, to make sure that you are not left with a mountain
of medical bills to pay.) If you do not have existing medical insurance coverage
to pay for your medical costs prior to any settlement in your case, we will
assist you in pursuing both public and private sources for the payment of these
bills. Often, the party responsible for injury has some medical coverage that
will be available even before the parties can come to an agreement on the settlement
of a case.
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Q. Will someone pay for my plastic/reconstructive
surgery?
A. Your claim will include a demand for payment of plastic/reconstructive
surgery. We understand that this is not simply a cosmetic cnsideration, but
one that is important to the healing process, self-esteem and daily living.
In some cases, reconstructive surgery treatment may not commence until some
time after your accident. Additionally, some burns and disfigurements require
repeated surgeries to correct. Balkin & Eisbrouch will
not allow the high costs of such care to be overlooked by the responsible party.
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Q. What if I am left with scarring or disfigurement
that cannot be corrected by surgery?
A. Permanent scars or disfigurements will be part of your
claim for pain and suffering. The mental distress caused by such scars and
disfigurements can have a devastating effect on a person’s quality of life.
This is a profound loss for which you should be compensated. Depending on the
severity of the scarring or disfigurement you are left with, Balkin & Eisbrouch may
retain an expert on your behalf who will demonstrate the effect your scarring
or disfigurement may have on your employability. Sadly, studies have shown
that scarring or disfigurement may lessen a person’s career opportunities
and progression. You should be compensated for those lost opportunities.
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Q. Can you help me find good doctors?
A. Balkin & Eisbrouch prides
itself on its ability to locate and retain some of the best medical doctors.
This will enable you to fully understand the ramifications of your injuries,
your rehabilitation options and limitations, as well as long-range costs. Balkin & Eisbrouch will
assist you in locating some of the finest physicians and rehabilitation facilities
available.
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Q. How will you be able to make a jury understand
the sort of suffering I am going through now when it generally takes a long time
before a case comes to trial?
A. Depending on your case, Balkin & Eisbrouch may,
in addition to having a still photographer come to photograph you while you are
still in the hospital or in convelescence at home, send a videographer who will
tape you as you go through your treatment and daily living. Unfortunately, victims
of burns and disfigurements often experience excruciating pain in the early days
of their treatment. It is important that a jury see for themselves what this
means for the victim in doing even the most basic tasks of daily living.
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Q. Do I have a case?
A. Please contact our office to speak with us directly. We
will advise you of your legal rights and the potential remedies available to
compensate you for your injuries.
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Q. What are your fees?
A. Balkin & Eisbrouch handle
all cases on what is called a contingency fee. This means that no fees or costs
are charged unless we collect money damages for you. We advance all costs for
investigators, court reporters, expert witness testimony, accident reconstructionists,
filing fees and any other expenses related to your case. All of the consultations
with our office are absolutely free. When you recieve compensation, meaning
we have successfully concluded your case, either by settlement or litigation,
our fees are a percentage of the gross settlement. This percentage is agreed
upon before we begin work on your case and is generally between 20% and 40%.
The percentage depends on the complexity and type of case.
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No Recovery, No Fee!
We know most people can't afford high, hourly legal fees. That's why we work on a contingency basis. This means you won't pay anything, unless we recover money for you.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident anywhere in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and all American possessions, let our experienced auto accident lawyers help you receive the compensation you deserve.
Email us or call us today at 1-800-RESULTS.
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Balkin & Eisbrouch, LLC
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"Making Things Right For Over 35 Years"
