At the law offices of Ginsberg & O’Connor, we know that even minor accidents can lead to devastating injuries and change people’s lives forever. We also understand the immediate and long-term recovery options available to people. Our Mount Laurel personal injury lawyers have been protecting the rights of victims across New Jersey since 1992, and we can help you through the entire recovery process.
Protecting Victims of Catastrophic Personal Injury Accidents
Seeking immediate medical attention is crucial after any type of accident resulting in serious injury. In addition to protecting your own health, it will be an important step in documenting your injuries for any future personal injury claim.
The next step is to contact an experienced lawyer who can protect your rights and help you explore your full range of recovery options. Our attorneys will conduct a thorough investigation into your accident and work with medical experts as necessary in order to get a full picture of the impact of your injuries. We will make sure you have access to the immediate and long-term care you need.
Over the past two decades, our firm has represented many individuals who have suffered catastrophic and life-altering injuries, including:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Back, neck, and spinal cord injuries
- Knee and shoulder injuries
- Traumatic head and brain injuries
- Loss of limb or loss of function
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Paralysis (paraplegia and quadriplegia)
- Severe burn injuries
- Dog bite wounds
- Eye injuries
- Organ damage and other internal injuries
- Weight-bearing bone fractures (hip, pelvis, femur)
- Fatal injuries
Having helped hundreds of individuals recover for their medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, disabilities, and disfigurement, we understand your full range of recovery options. If you need long-term care, in-home care, or any life care plan, we can help. We pursue all liable parties and stand up to the insurance companies.
Handling All Types of Back and Spine Injury Claims
The National Spinal Cord Injury Association estimates that about 8,000 people in the United States sustain injuries to the spine each year. For spinal cord injury victims and their families, life is forever changed. If you or someone you love suffered a spinal injury due to the reckless or negligent acts of someone else, seek help from an experienced New Jersey personal injury lawyer to discuss your legal options.
Our firm seeks full and fair compensation for the range of damages our clients suffer, which in a spinal injury case often includes medical bills, chiropractic care, lost wages, ongoing therapy, adaptive services and home modifications, emotional distress, and pain and suffering. We encourage you to reach out to us if you have suffered any back injury, including:
- Disk injuries such as ruptured or herniated disks, sciatica, and nerve compression
- Fractured vertebrae/compression fractures
- Paralysis, including paraplegia and quadriplegia
- Neck injuries like whiplash
Whether your back was injured in a car accident, while working on a construction site, or in any other context, you can rely on the lawyers of Ginsberg & O’Connor to thoroughly investigate the case, give you an honest assessment of your legal options, and aggressively pursue any personal injury claims you may have.
Degrees of Burn Injuries
Burn injuries are classified into degrees based on severity, depth, and the layers of skin involved. Developing an understanding of the different degrees is crucial not only for determining the appropriate treatment and care but also for supporting and strengthening your injury claim.
The degrees of burn injuries are:
- First-degree: Considered the mildest form of burn injuries, first-degree burns only affect the outer layer of the skin (the epidermis). They typically cause redness, pain, and minor swelling, somewhat similar to a mild sunburn. These burns usually heal within a week or so, often without leaving scars. However, they can be painful and disrupt daily activities.
- Second-degree: These burns involve the epidermis and the second layer of the skin, the dermis. They are more severe than first-degree burns and can cause blisters, intense pain, and redness, and the skin may appear wet or moist due to fluid. Healing can take several weeks, and some scarring or pigmentation changes may occur.
- Third-degree: These are serious injuries that destroy the epidermis and the dermis, extending into the underlying tissues. They often appear white, charred, or leathery and may be painless due to nerve damage. Third-degree burns require immediate medical attention and often need surgical intervention, such as skin grafts, to promote healing and reduce scarring.
- Fourth-degree: Considered extremely severe, fourth-degree burns extend deep beyond the skin layers into muscles, tendons, and bones. These injuries can be life-threatening and require emergency medical treatment. The affected area may appear blackened or charred, and damage to bone, muscle, and tissue can be permanent.
If you suffered a burn injury due to a motor vehicle, a workplace injury, or other incident, the Ginsberg & O’Connor, P.C., team can help. Our experienced personal injury attorneys understand the complexities of catastrophic injury cases and can help you secure the compensation you deserve.
Whether your injury occurred at work, on the road, or elsewhere, we provide the representation and protection necessary to help you on your path to recovery.
Contact Ginsberg & O’Connor
If you have any questions about your rights and options after a devastating injury, do not hesitate to contact our Cherry Hill, NJ office. We provide the strong legal advocacy you will need to get the full and fair financial compensation you deserve. Call our Mount Laurel offices toll-free at 856-727-1991, or contact us online today to schedule a free initial consultation.