Chicago Burn Injury Lawyer

Burn injuries are the third leading cause of unintentional death in the United States, behind auto accidents and slip and falls. Injuries from electrocution are also on the rise. Burn victims often live with debilitating injuries, disfigurement, emotional scarring, and pain for the rest of their lives. Burns affect the largest organ of the human body, the skin, and often have long and slow recovery periods. When burn injuries occur because of the negligence, carelessness, or recklessness of others, you need an attorney who will stand up for your rights.

Gerald T. Donoghue is rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell and has over 25 years of trial experience. Martindale-Hubbell rates over 100,000 lawyers nationwide. The AV rating is the highest rating possible under the Martindale-Hubbell rating system. The AV rating represents “very high to preeminent legal abilities” and the highest ethical standards. Less than 9% of the lawyers in the United States are rated AV.  At the Chicago, Illinois Law Office of Gerald T. Donoghue, we have extensive experience representing victims of burn injuries, including electrical burns. We handle burn injury claims throughout the Chicago area, including the counties of Cook, Lake, Will, and DuPage.

We handle all types of severe burn injury claims, including burns that result from:

• House and building fires
• Vehicle fires
• Power lines
• Medical accidents
• Explosions
• Electrical arcs
• Chemical exposure
• Job-related accidents

The sooner you involve Gerald T. Donoghue in your case, the better your chances for a positive outcome. We have the resources to thoroughly investigate your case, go to the scene of the accident to review the event, interview witnesses, and establish your cause of action. We take immediate action to recover compensation for your lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. We involve medical experts to help us present your case and to testify if necessary. We have the experience and the litigation skill to work with the insurance companies to get compensation for you that is commensurate with your level of need. If you suffered burn injuries on the job, we file your workers’ compensation claim for you.

The Law Office of Gerald T. Donoghue is dedicated to assisting people restore their lives, both economically and emotionally, after suffering a serious burn injury. We help our clients recover full and fair compensation for their injuries. We have a record of success and a commitment to obtain the best possible result in every case.

Our clients receive superior legal service and personal, individual attention. Mr. Donoghue will be the attorney working on your case from start to finish. We offer a free initial consultation, and we will meet with you at your convenience - at your home or in your hospital room if necessary.

We represent all burn victims on a contingent fee basis. If we do not recover compensation for your injuries, we will not charge you a fee.

If you have been the victim of second, third, or fourth degree burns, contact a Chicago burn injury lawyer at the Law Firm of Gerald T. Donoghue to schedule a free initial consultation. Evening and weekend hours are available by appointment.