To file a burn injury claim, the first thing to do is contact a Riverside burn injury lawyer. They will help you understand your rights, determine whether you have grounds for a lawsuit, an estimate of the amount of compensation you are entitled to and whether your case will benefit from legal representation. From there, they can handle the burn injury claims process on your behalf.
Once your attorney confirms which parties are liable and that you have grounds for a claim, they will typically send a demand letter to the defendant’s (at-fault party’s) lawyer or insurance company. Most burn injury claims settle through negotiations before a lawsuit is ever filed. However, if the defendant or their insurer refuses to settle for a fair amount, your attorney will file the appropriate paperwork with the civil court in your county. After filing, you or a hired professional must serve the papers on the defendant. The defendant will then have an opportunity to respond to your claim by either accepting and offering a settlement or denying liability. If the defendant denies liability, it will be up to you and your attorney to prove the defendant is responsible for your burn injury and related damages.