Burn injuries can be among the most painful and debilitating types of injuries a person could ever suffer. In addition to the extensive medical care frequently required for recovery, the damage that frequently remains can impact the victim for life. Permanent scarring and disfigurement, nerve damage, loss of use of the injured body part and many other issues can leave victims to face years of hardship.
If you or a loved one has suffered a severe burn injury in an accident that was caused due to the negligence of another, you should seek the advice of a qualified personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Burn injury attorney Jae E. Lee and her team at Jae Lee Law have extensive experience handling all types of serious burn injury claims.
Time-Sensitive — New Jersey Law Limits Your Window to File
You Generally Have Only 2 Years From Your Injury Date to File a New Jersey Burn Injury Claim
Jae Lee Law brings nearly 30 years of experience and millions in recoveries for injured clients, and we are proactive, not just responsive, and prepared to go to trial when necessary.
Seeking Maximum Compensation for Your Fire Accident Injuries
In every case, our burn injury law firm seeks to determine the full extent of your injuries and work with the appropriate specialists to understand the kind of care you will need in the short and long term. We seek damages for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other considerations.
Our experience with these matters allows us to be much more proactive in seeking a settlement that accommodates all of your needs. While we always seek to negotiate a fair settlement without the need for a lengthy court battle, our opponents know that we will not hesitate to go to trial in order to protect our clients’s interests.
Types of Burn Injury Accidents We Handle
Burn injuries in Bergen County result from a range of accident types, and each requires a different approach to proving fault. Our firm handles burn injury claims involving:
Chemical Burns
From workplace exposure or defective consumer products
Electrical Burns
From faulty wiring or unsafe premises conditions
Scalding and Thermal Burns
From restaurant, hotel, or apartment hazards
Vehicle Fires
Following car, truck, or motorcycle accidents
Workplace Fires
Including industrial and construction site accidents
Each of these cases involves different insurers and defendants, and we investigate the specific cause of your burn injury to identify every party who may be liable for your damages.
Statute of Limitations for New Jersey Burn Injury Claims
Filing Deadline
2 Years From the Date of Injury
Under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2, personal injury lawsuits in New Jersey generally must be filed within two years. If a burn injury results in a wrongful death, N.J.S.A. 2A:31-3 imposes a separate two-year deadline running from the date of death. Missing this deadline is irreversible and will generally bar you from recovering compensation.
You should contact our office promptly so we can evaluate your filing deadline.
