Chemical Burn Lawyer Serving Halifax, Nova Scotia
If you’ve been the victim of a chemical burn in Halifax, Nova Scotia, you’ll need the aid of an experienced lawyer to help you pursue compensation for your injuries. Wagners has been helping clients throughout Atlantic Canada get justice for their injuries. Contact us today about your chemical burn case.
Introduction to Chemical Burns and Legal Support in Halifax
According to the Cleveland Clinic, chemical burns occur when the skin comes into contact with what’s known as a harsh or «corrosive» agent. This corrosive agent, by definition, «causes visible destruction of, or irreversible alterations in living tissue.» Put more simply, a corrosive agent burns anything it encounters, and sometimes, irreparably so.
Chemical burns can happen in many ways. People who work in certain jobs, such as heavy machinery operators or chemical plant workers, are more susceptible to chemical burns than others. Children can also be chemical burn victims if they encounter a corrosive agent, and even patients who undergo certain medical treatments can suffer chemical burns due to malpractice.
Chemical burn victims, however, need to work with an experienced lawyer to handle their claims, as these lawyers understand Canadian law surrounding these matters.
The Role of a Chemical Burn Lawyer
If you’ve suffered a chemical burn, Canadian law only allows you to file a claim within a certain time frame. If you’re suing a municipality for your chemical burn, you only have a very brief window to file a notice of an impending lawsuit. If you’re suing anyone else (such as a privately owned company), you have two years from the date of your injury to commence proceedings.
Additionally, Canadian law states that you can only sue another party for a chemical burn if the burns were caused by the negligence of the other party, whether in whole or in part.
The procedure involving chemical burn injury cases, however, is a complex one – and one that the average person cannot handle alone. For this reason, Wagners is here to help victims through the process and to seek compensation for their injuries.
Understanding the Impact of Chemical Burns
Chemical burns have long-term and devastating consequences — many of them irreversible. Mild chemical burns can heal quickly, but more serious ones cause permanent tissue damage, scarring, and even death.
If a person receives a chemical burn in the eyes, they may suffer partial vision loss or complete blindness. If the chemical burn reaches any of the internal organs, they may require extensive surgery to correct the matter, and, in many cases, that surgery can only mitigate the pain, not cure it or permanently correct the problem.
Consequently, such harm has an impact on the victim that goes beyond the physical consequences. A permanent disability, such as blindness, could render the victim incapable of working and cause them to rearrange their entire life to accommodate this newfound disability. Such sudden changes often compromise the victim’s mental health, which could already be suffering due to the altered quality of life following the chemical burn.
Common Causes of Chemical Burns in Nova Scotia
Minor chemical burns can be caused by things like chlorine bleach and household ammonia. But major chemical burns can be caused by:
- Workplace accidents. When someone works in a factory where toxic chemicals are present, they could be the victim of a major chemical burn.
- Exposure to toxic substances. All types of workers are susceptible to toxic substance exposure, which can cause major chemical burns.
- Medical malpractice. Some medical procedures put a doctor’s patients in contact with corrosive agents. A doctor who engages in medical malpractice while performing procedures that involve the use of such chemicals or agents can cause their patients to suffer from chemical burns.
Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Chemical Burn Lawyer in Halifax
Hiring a lawyer to represent you after you’ve suffered a chemical burn is not a decision to be made lightly. There are, however, some things to consider before selecting your lawyer:
- Does the lawyer have experience handling cases involving workplace injuries and other personal injuries? Wagners has been advocating for victims in Halifax and the Atlantic Canada area for decades, and we have hundreds of positive testimonials on Google from our satisfied clientele.
- Does the lawyer have a track record of success for their clients? While past results do not guarantee future outcomes, Wagners has a track record that speaks for itself.
- Does the lawyer have experience with engaging medical experts and other professionals to buttress your case? Wagners has relationships with medical experts who can be relied upon to testify about the true nature of our clients’ injuries.
The Legal Process for Chemical Burn Injury Cases in Halifax
After you’ve been injured by a chemical burn, time is of the essence when preparing to file your claim. Calling Wagners for a free consultation will get the process started. During this no-obligation consultation, we will discuss the details of your case and discuss the potential means for pursuing compensation and getting justice for you. Should you choose to engage us, we will then notify the other parties and their lawyers that we will be representing you. From there, you can focus on what matters most: recovering from your injuries.
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Your Rights and Protections Under Nova Scotia Law
Under Canadian common law, you have the right to recover money for your injury if you can prove that the injury occurred due to a «breach of duty of care» by the at-fault party. You also have the right to recover ancillary compensation, which is money for expenses incurred because of the injury that you would not have sustained if you had not been injured.
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Canadian law surrounding chemical burns is complicated, and you shouldn’t have to figure it out on your own. Let Wagners help you seek justice for the injuries you suffered because of someone else’s wrongdoing. Contact us today for your free consultation, and let’s work together to fight for your rights.