The Washington Law Firm That Provides Relief and Justice to the Burned

There are few injuries that hurt as much as a burn. And there are few things that burn as much as injustice. Have you or your loved one experienced a burn that was caused by someone else’s negligence? For over 60 years, we’ve been helping people injured by burns recover what was lost. And we want to help you, too.

We’re RHHK, a relentless personal injury law firm, driven to deliver game-changing justice for you or your loved ones. Whether you’re battling insurance companies after a car accident, or you’re dealing with the wrongful death of a loved one, RHHK has the resources to handle your personal injury case. For a free case evaluation, please fill out our contact form. We’ll be glad to give our expert opinion regarding the strength of your case.

What Is a Burn Injury

Most people have experienced a burn before. In the home, a person might burn themselves from the heat of the burner or from the steam of boiling water. But in personal injury claims, many burns happen in the workplace.

There are several types of burns:

• Thermal. Heat itself causes a thermal burn. Such burns are common in the restaurant industry, where workers come in contact with hot surfaces and scalding liquids every day.
• Electrical. When electricity travels through the body and burns a person’s tissue, it’s an electrical burn. Because these catastrophic injuries are likely to cause major damage to internal organs, electrical burns are often extremely serious and can cause death.
• Chemical. These injuries are caused by contact with a chemical and don’t require heat to cause a burn. Corrosive or caustic chemicals can cause profound damage to the skin, causing severe injuries.
• Sun exposure. Although it’s a type of thermal burn, sun exposure can cause serious burns and is worth mentioning, especially if the burns result from lack of training or proper sun protection.

Burn injuries happen all over Washington State—from Tacoma to Seattle and beyond—across a range of industries. As Tacoma’s top injury attorneys, we encourage you to contact us today for a free consultation, so you can get the justice and compensation you deserve.

What—or Who—Causes Them?

According to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), 20-30% of all burn injury hospitalizations are work-related. Many factors can contribute to a burn. But we see common traits when the negligent party is responsible for the injured person’s burns.

Some common causes of burn injuries include, but are not limited to:

• Lack of proper training. Sometimes, to cut corners, an employer may not train the worker properly in safety protocols when handling hazardous materials or hot items. Workers should receive initial trainings, and follow-up trainings may be necessary for workers to stay up-to-date on vital safety information.
• Lack of hazard communication. Employers are required to post warning communications when there’s a hazardous material. If these communications are not properly posted, or if workers are not properly trained to recognize the posted communications, a burn injury may result.
• Safety equipment. Workers are entitled under OSHA to a safe workplace. This includes the provision of any safety equipment required to do the job. If such equipment is not provided, a worker may be wrongfully burned.

Workers are not always at fault; sometimes, the employer is the negligent party. If you or your loved one needs legal representation because of a burn injury, we urge you to contact us today so we can help you recover what was lost and deliver the justice—and compensation—you deserve.

Why You Deserve Compensation

Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler PLLC are on your side and in your corner. It’s our job to help you get justice. And when it comes to personal injuries, that means obtaining a fair settlement. From expensive medical care to pain and suffering, you deserve to file—and win—a personal injury lawsuit that will take care of you and help you recover what was lost.

Some reasons for compensation include, but are not limited to:

• Emotional distress
• Medical expenses and medical bills
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages or lost earning potential

No other law group will fight as hard and relentlessly as RHHK. From handling everything from medical malpractice and dog bites, to motor vehicle accidents and brain injuries. We are a group of personal injury lawyers who continually work with people who have had life-altering, serious injuries and help them to recover what was lost and live well.

How RHHK Fights for You

The legal process can seem like a mystery. But not to us. We’ve been commanding our way through the legal system—from deposition to trial—for more than six decades. Let us explain the process.

• Have a free consultation with us. During this visit, we’ll clearly explain the legal process. We’ll listen compassionately, and learn every important fact of your story. If we take on your case, we’ll develop a winning strategy and go to work for you.
• We’ll conduct an investigation. It’s important that we gather enough evidence to prove your claim in court, should we need to. During this stage, we’ll analyze your medical records, collect witness statements, and more.
• We’ll negotiate a settlement. It’s more common to settle than to go to court. If the evidence is compelling enough, the negligent party may wish to avoid bad press or publicity. This can be to our advantage, especially since we’re expert negotiators.
• We may file a lawsuit. The negligent party may not wish to settle. If this happens, we’ll likely take the case to court, where either a judge or a jury will determine the outcome of the case. But don’t worry; at RHHK, there are nine stellar trial attorneys in our stable, and they’re ready to take on any case, any size.

What Makes RHHK Different from Other Lawyers?

We understand that injuries can be life-changing. That’s why we fight relentlessly for a life-changing verdict for you. Our commitment to compassion and our drive for justice have helped our clients claim the compensation and justice that they deserve.

But what sets us apart—what truly makes us different—is our unfaltering dedication to your story. Your voice will be heard, not quieted. You will be championed, not ignored. And justice will be delivered, not forgotten.