Burn Accidents - Fire Damage - Chemical Accidents
Deadlines to File Burn Claims - fire - chemical
The
deadline for most burn accident
claims (fire or chemical) in Hawaii is two (2) years from the date of the injury.
It should be noted, however, that there are exceptions to this rule- for example, claims
against the City and County of Honolulu and the various other Counties must be filed with the appropriate agency
within six (6) months of the date of the accident.
You must file your claims in
court prior to the expiration of such deadlines, or your
claims may be lost—regardless of their merit.
To be wise it is recommended that you immediately contact an attorney
after a burn (fire or chemical) accident giving rise to injuries occurs. If you wish to
do so now, please do not
hesitate to :
Contact
Injury Lawyer Hawaii now for a free evaluation of your case.
Burn (fire or chemical) Accident Lawyer in Hawaii
Burn injuries are
some of the most disheartening and
severe injuries resulting from accidents.
Sometimes burn (fire or chemical) accidents can cause death and serious injury.
Sometimes disfigurement and residual medical risks are permanent.
Thus, there are special considerations which must be taken into account
whenever an accident occurs involving burns- whether from chemicals or from fire.
Types of burn (fire or chemical) accidents include, but are not limited to:
- Chemical and flammable substance trucking
and air freight accidents
- Fires ignited by defective products
- Accidents with defective or weak chemical containers
- Fires ignited by frayed, damaged or ungrounded wiring
- Chemical spill accidents
- Fires initiated by sagging power lines or
uninsulated transmission line contacts
- Safety violations when handling or using
chemicals or flammable materials
- Fire alarm and smoke alarm failures
- Fabrics which do not comply with flame
retardant requirements
If your burn (fire or chemical) accident injury occurred as a result of the negligence or
fault of someone other than your employer, you may
have a claim against the at-fault party.
If you were seriously injured in an
burn (fire or chemical) accident,
you may wish to hire an attorney to assist you with your situation.
Helpful website for burn accidents - fires - chemical accidents
ASPRS-the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgeons
The American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
(ASPRS) and the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF).
If you think that you may have an burn (fire or chemical) accident claim,
please feel free to
contact William H. Lawson,
Injury Lawyer Hawaii now for a free evaluation of your case.
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