Q: Chem burns to both arms,2and 3rd degree with very visable scaring, no impairment of function, cleared max recovery from
Doc. Spent 1 day in Burn ICU..A few days off from work... What is a reasonable amount for compensation....
A: Contact a personal injury lawyer. A lawyer (and likely a hired expert) will need to evaluate the extent of the damages and possible compensation. There is no fixed amount of an award in a civil lawsuit, but workperson's compensation has complex tables that list awards for specific types of harm. Again, talk to personal injury lawyer about whether a lawsuit or workperson's compensation is the best approach. Unrelated, many personal injury lawyers work on a contingent fee basis; this eliminates the risk of losing money on a failed lawsuit, but will likely result in a lower award if you do win...
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