At Tronfeld West & Durrett, we know that a burn injury can affect your confidence, your career, and your everyday life in ways few people truly understand. These cases are about rebuilding a life, and our goal is to secure not just compensation, but the resources clients need to move forward.

For over 50 years, we’ve fought for burn victims in Norfolk and across Virginia, combining legal skill with genuine care for each client’s future. Whether your injury came from a house fire, workplace accident, or defective product, we’re ready to investigate your claim, protect your rights, and pursue the full financial recovery you deserve.

How Tronfeld, West & Durrett Supports Burn Injury Victims in Norfolk

At Tronfeld West & Durrett, we’ve stood with burn injury survivors across Virginia for decades. We fight for compensation that covers not just today’s bills, but tomorrow’s care, therapy, and the costs of regaining your independence.

“People assume burns are purely physical injuries,” says attorney Elizabeth West. “But they’re deeply emotional injuries, too—and settlements should reflect that.”

A Norfolk lawyer from our team can help you manage the legal complexities while you focus on healing. Here’s what we offer:

  • Over five decades of experience advocating for catastrophic injury victims across Virginia
  • Personalized legal strategies to pursue maximum compensation for your specific injury and recovery needs
  • Close collaboration with medical professionals to assess long-term treatment plans
  • Proven success handling claims involving chemical, electrical, and thermal burns across multiple case types

From negotiating with insurers to preparing a case for trial, we’re committed to securing the full compensation you deserve. During a free consultation, a lawyer from our team can review your case and explain what next steps may be available.

For answers to your questions about a burn injuries in Norfolk, call:
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Common Causes of Burn Injuries in Norfolk

If you’re facing a burn injury, the real question isn’t only “Who caused this?” but “How will this change every part of my life, and who will pay for those changes?” That’s the challenge we help clients solve every day.

Overall, these are the common cases we handle:

  • House or apartment fires: Faulty wiring, landlord negligence, or defective smoke detectors.
  • Motor vehicle accidents: Fuel ignition or electrical fires from truck and car accidents.
  • Workplace accidents: Exposure to hot surfaces, chemicals, or steam, especially in shipyards or factories.
  • Defective products: Appliances, batteries, or electronics that overheat, malfunction, or explode.
  • Electrical burns: Contact with live wires or faulty equipment, often in construction or industrial sites.
  • Chemical burns: Exposure to hazardous cleaning agents or industrial substances without proper protection.
  • Scalding injuries: Boiling water, hot liquids, or faulty plumbing systems that release unsafe temperatures.

Types and Severity of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries are classified by depth, size, and location, as well as by whether complications like infection, organ damage, or shock are present:

  • First-degree burns: Affect the outer layer of skin (epidermis). They usually heal with minimal treatment and cause redness and pain.
  • Second-degree burns: Damage deeper skin layers (dermis). They may result in blisters, swelling, and potential infection.
  • Third-degree burns: Destroy all layers of the skin. May require skin grafts and often involve nerve damage.
  • Fourth-degree burns: Extend into muscles, tendons, or bones. They’re typically life-threatening and result in permanent disability or disfigurement.

We approach every burn case with the understanding that the damage is rarely finished the day you leave the hospital. We dig into building codes, product specifications, and workplace safety rules to identify who was responsible. We work with medical experts to calculate future costs, not just today’s bills.

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Burn Injury Compensation You May Be Entitled To

Settlements or verdicts must account for not only visible scars, but also long-term medical costs, mental health impacts, and lost income. Here’s how compensation typically breaks down:

  • Medical expenses: Covers immediate and ongoing treatment, including ICU care and specialist visits.
  • Long-term rehabilitation: Compensation for extended recovery, physical therapy, and reconstructive procedures like skin grafts.
  • Lost income and reduced earning capacity: Financial support for missed work and future wage loss due to disability.
  • Pain and suffering, disfigurement, and loss of quality of life: Non-economic damages reflecting the physical and emotional toll of the incident.
  • Mental health treatment: Covers therapy, counseling, and medications for trauma and PTSD.
  • Home modifications and assistive equipment: Includes ramps, custom furniture, or specialized devices needed for recovery.
  • Wrongful death damages: If the injury results in a fatality, family members may recover funeral costs, loss of companionship, and other damages.

Burn victims may require ongoing care, including physiotherapy and long-term scar management. According to a study available via the National Library of Medicine, burns that fail to heal within three weeks often require specialist care and can lead to permanent scarring or disability, making future medical compensation a critical part of your claim.

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Contact Tronfeld, West & Durrett – Norfolk’s Trusted Burn Injury Lawyers

If you’ve suffered a burn injury, don’t wait to learn your options. Early legal action can preserve evidence and prevent costly mistakes. Contact Tronfeld West & Durrett today for a free consultation and find out how we can help you move forward with confidence.

  • We work with medical experts to understand the full scope of your injuries and future needs.
  • Over five decades of success in recovering compensation for burn victims and their families.
  • Aggressive advocacy to hold negligent parties accountable while supporting you through every step of the process.

Free consultation with no fees unless we win your case, it’s important to Contact us today to schedule your case review.

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What Are the Most Common Types of Personal Injury Claims?

Automobile accidents are, by far, the most common type of personal injury claim. There are more than 17,250 car accidents every day in the United States, and many of those accidents are the direct result of negligence or carelessness on the part of a driver. Auto accidents can cause injuries that result in lifelong medical issues and pain. Therefore, holding the careless driver responsible is extremely important.