Burn Accidents
Experienced Burn Accident Attorneys on Your Side
Burn accidents and injuries present multiple challenges for both survivors and their families.
From immediate trauma and long-term recovery to navigating complex insurance claims,
these life-altering events require a multi-pronged approach.
Clients who suffer from severe burn injuries hold a special place in our hearts.
We understand the hardship and uphill journey that comes from these injuries,
which is why balancing compassion and legal advocacy is something we focus on at Gropper & Nejat.
In emotionally charged moments like these, provide the guidance necessary to find
the right path toward recovery and the compensation you deserve.
Burn Accidents
Severe burns are catastrophic injuries that can require lifelong treatment. The lives of both the victims and their family members are often impacted by high medical costs, years of painful rehabilitation, loss of earnings, pain and suffering and many other complications as a result of fires and burns. If you or someone you know has suffered injuries or losses as the result of a burn injury, you may be entitled to monetary recovery for those losses.
Sometimes, sadly, we are contacted by burn survivors after the Statute of Limitations (time in which to bring a lawsuit) has run. Each state has its own Statute of Limitations. When the injured party is an infant or minor, the statute of limitations is “tolled” or paused and generally does not begin to run until the burn survivor turns 18.
House and apartment fires:
Many house and apartment fires are caused by faulty wiring or other electrical issues. Often there are broken or missing smoke detectors involved. If an electrician did subpar work or an owner/landlord knew (or should have known) about a problem and failed to fix it, they may be liable.
Premises accidents:
We have successfully represented both adults and children scalded by sudden and unreasonably hot water.
Vehicle fires:
Cars and trucks can catch on fire due to accidents or sometimes from mechanical failures. Defective Products can cause severe injuries to consumers. The designer, manufacturer, or retailer of the product may be liable. Defective products can include auto parts, children’s toys, home appliances, heating pads, flammable clothing and beauty products.
Workplace accidents:
Explosions and toxic chemicals on a job site can cause burn injuries. A workplace fire may involve a worker’s compensation claim in addition to a claim or lawsuit against the manufacturer or distributor of the faulty equipment.
Blog Posts
Burn Injuries: Will Your Settlement Cover Long-Term Costs?
February 1–7 marked Burn Awareness Week, a time to recognize the serious and often lifelong challenges faced by burn injury survivors. While some injuries heal with time, burns are uniquely complex – both medically and financially. From multiple surgeries to lasting...
Scalding Water & Bath Burn Injuries: Is Your Landlord Responsible?
If you’ve ever stepped into a shower that suddenly turned dangerously hot, you know how terrifying—and painful—it can be. Unfortunately, we’ve handled several cases where tenants have suffered serious burn injuries from scalding water in their own apartments. These...
Legal Action for Your Child’s Burn Injury – It May Not Be Too Late
As a parent or caregiver of a young burn survivor, you may not have pursued legal action at the time of the accident, as your primary focus was understandably on their care and recovery. As I know firsthand, burn injuries, especially regarding children, involve much...
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