Parties that intentionally, recklessly, or negligently contributed to a fire must generally compensate burn victims for all resulting damages. These include direct losses, such as the treatment for the initial burns and any subsequent medical developments. However, once a burn victim settles a claim with a liable party and/or insurer, he or she waives any entitlement to compensation for future complications. Third and fourth-degree burns often require continuous treatment and monitoring throughout a claimant’s lifetime. Experienced Seattle burn injury lawyers at Boohoff Law might work with burn experts to calculate the likelihood of skin graft rejection and infection before accepting a settlement offer. A team of qualified doctors and economists may submit a report to the insurer or court that outlines your anticipated medical needs and approximate expenses. Because a burn victim may require continuous treatment and surgeries as he or she ages, the victim should not settle a claim before discussing future needs with a personal injury attorney. Burn victims must generally file litigation within four years of the accident, under Washington state’s statute of limitations for negligence and product liability.