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Mike Ranzenhofer has obtained significant results for injury victims. For over 40 years, Mike Ranzenhofer has taken the time to listen to you and fight for the injury justice to which you are entitled to.
The human epidermis, or your skin, is the largest organ in your body. The skins sole purpose is to protect your body and regulate body temperature. Normally, skin heals very quickly when it is injured. But burn injuries are another issue. They are incredibly painful and take a long time to heal. And severe burns can permanently alter your appearance as well as your body’s ability to function. If you, or a family member has suffered a burn injury, it’s important to know the different types of burns.
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Mike Ranzenhofer has obtained significant results for injury victims. For over 40 years, Mike Ranzenhofer has taken the time to listen to you and fight for the injury justice to which you are entitled to.
We are available seven days a week by telephone at (716) 542-5444 or by our contact form. We will personally meet you at your home, the hospital or at one of our thirteen local offices.
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Our sole purpose in helping accident victims is to maximize your benefits and protect you and your family.
Mr. Ranzenhofer and his attorneys were great! My case was handled quickly and I got a great result – $300,000. I fell at my doctor’s office, so I knew it was a hard case. Mr. Ranzenhofer developed a strategy that got me a great result. I highly recommend Mr. Ranzenhofer and his team of attorneys.
I feel I was treated great. Mr. Ranzenhofer responded quickly with call backs and any questions, there were never any doubts of where my case was and he was always reassuring that being patient was the answer. And it was. I want to thank him and his legal team especially with the office personnel always friendly and also quick responses when messages were left. Highly recommended. Thanks for everything
Michael Ranzenhofer was very professional in dealing with my case. He always responded to calls in a timely manner. He was very thorough in handling my case. I would definitely use him again if I needed legal representation, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.
I was hit head on in a car accident and had got injured. I contacted Mike Ranzenhofer and he got started the process of getting money for me for my pain and suffering and future medical bills. Every time I called or came to his office he always took his time to help me. And we eventually won the case. He is an amazing lawyer and person himself and I would fully recommend him to anyone.
First, it’s very important to make sure you’ve documented exactly what happened with your accident or injury. The date, the time, the names and addresses of those involved, as well as details of what happened are critical components that you’ll need as you try to work through the problems you’re having. If you’ve been in a car accident, we already have a checklist you can use. You can see the checklist at our Car Accident Checklist page.
Secondly, you really should contact an Injury Attorney in Buffalo as soon as possible….because the other party’s Insurance Company is probably already working behind the scenes…and preparing to defend its client.
Contacting an accident attorney is really very simple – and for your case, it’s a Free Consultation. I’ll provide the accident and injury help you need by spending time reviewing the facts with you to be able to tell you what possible remedies you have and make suggestions on how to proceed.
Burns are classified as first degree, second degree, and third degree.
First degree burns are superficial and damage the top layer of skin (the epidermis) – think sunburn.
Burns extending into the second layer of skin, the dermis, are known as second degree burns.
Third degree burns damage the epidermis, the dermis, and fat tissue beneath the layers of skin.
Third degree burns are the most serious type of burns because they permanently damage the skin’s nerve endings. However, third degree burns are potentially fatal and require long-term, painful treatment.
If you (or a family member) is burned – and the cause was no fault of their own, it is crucial to seek medical attention immediately and get the injuries taken care of.
Light burns are caused by overexposure to light, especially the sun. A burn from a light source may also be caused by cancer treatment, defective X-ray machines, tanning beds and even light bulbs.
In some instances, an infant or an elderly person can be entitled to compensation for sunburn if they are left in the sun too long by a caregiver. Light burns may also increase a victim’s risk for developing skin cancer later in life.
Thermal burns are another common type of burn injury. A thermal burn is caused by the skin being exposed to extremely hot temperatures – like touching a hot burner on a stove, being scalded by steam, spilling hot coffee on yourself or being exposed to an open flame.
Thermal burns can range from mild to severe – and if you were burned by the negligence of someone else, it’s critical that you contact our experienced burn injury lawyers in Buffalo, NY as soon as possible to address any ongoing medical care you might need.
Chemical burns are most commonly caused by exposure to common products you have around the house – things like bleach, drain chemicals, pool chlorine and other cleaning products.
But Chemical burns often happen at work. Depending on the type of chemical, damage to the skin can be severe because chemicals burn deeper into the layers of skin.
If you’ve suffered a chemical burn at work, have a family member contact our attorneys to discuss your options.
Electrical burns are the result of high voltage electricity traveling through the body. Electrical burns may be caused by lightning, but more common is direct contact with a source of electricity. If enough voltage passes through the body the heart can stop. Frequently though, contact with an electric source can cause severe burns and damage internal organs.
And these burn injuries are most often seen by those who work in an industrial or construction setting. If you’ve suffered an electrical burn while working, take a few minutes and contact an attorney that is experienced in work-related burn injuries.
Don’t worry about the cost – get the best treatment possible. Let one of our Buffalo burn injury lawyers deal with ongoing costs and responsibility for the injury.
Did you or someone you love suffer a burn injury due to the negligence of another party? Contact our experienced Buffalo burn injury lawyers for dedicated representation. Let us deal with the insurance company, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer a legal consultation and will discuss what happened in your case, and what rights you have regarding the incident.
“Friedman & Ranzenhofer provided prompt, courteous and professional assistance regarding a current legal issue. We have used the services of this firm repeatedly because of their consistent high quality service levels.”
– Ed Berowski
If you have questions about a legal issue, contact our experienced Buffalo attorneys today for dedicated representation.