During a free consultation with Desai Law, PLLC, the attorney you speak with will evaluate your case and may predict how viable your claim is. A general rule of thumb is that first-degree burns typically heal completely without scars. Unless they cover a large portion of your body, forcing you to miss work, you likely will not take legal action.
Anything more than a first-degree burn has a chance for permanent scarring and severe economic impact from things like medical expenses and missing work. These cases almost always warrant legal action if the burns were due to negligence. Consulting with an attorney is one of the best ways to determine whether you can take legal action in your Morgantown burn injury case and how much you may stand to recover.