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A fire or burn injury can be devastating both physically and emotionally. But many people do not believe that fires or burns are something that can happen to them. Numerous fires and resulting burn injuries, including death, occur each year across the United States. In fact, statistics reveal that every 19 seconds a fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the United States. Those most vulnerable to suffer injury or death in a fire are children younger than 5 and adults over 65.

If you or a loved one was involved in a catastrophic accident that resulted in a limb amputation, you need to contact a personal injury lawyer who can represent you. According to the National Limb Loss Information Center, there are approximately 1.8 million people living with limb loss in the United States.

A lost limb affects your life in so many different ways. From finance to social to psychological to physical, and everything in between. If loss of a limb was caused by negligence of others, you need a lawyer to hold those parties responsible.

There are many different types of accidents that could cause broken bones or crushed joints. Each case is different and the factors that will determine the settlement will vary. It’s always best to talk to an experienced personal injury lawyer who can evaluate your case and guide you through the process. Fortunately, for the most part, broken bones are not life-threatening and usually heal with time.