Understanding Burn Injuries

Burn injuries are among the most severe and traumatic injuries one can experience. Major (second-degree) and full-thickness (third-degree) burns often require prolonged hospitalization, skin grafting, rehabilitation, and extensive psychological counseling to overcome the mental trauma. The financial, mental, and physical costs of recovery are substantial, and these injuries can change your life in an instant. If you have suffered a burn injury, it is crucial to seek experienced legal representation.

Common Causes of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries often arise from preventable accidents, many of which result from someone else’s negligence. Identifying the responsible party may require an extensive investigation, which is why you should seek the help of trusted San Francisco Bay Area accident attorneys.

Typical Burn Injury Scenarios:

• Building fires (due to inadequate or nonexistent alarm systems, fire code violations, and other negligence)
• Explosions (at industrial sites, involving propane tanks, flammable liquids, and volatile chemicals)
• Defective products (poorly designed gas tanks, faulty appliance wiring, inadequate protective shielding)
• Flammable liquids (when negligently handled, transported, or stored)
• Flammable clothing
• Smoke inhalation (causing life-threatening lung damage)
• Chemical burns (from hazardous substances in the workplace or dangerous toxins in home cleaning products)
• Electrocution (from bucket truck accidents, underground cable cuts, faulty wiring, and other oversights)

Choosing the Right Legal Representation

At our San Francisco Bay Area law firm, we have over 50 years of experience handling burn injury cases. Our burn injury lawyers understand the diverse causes and far-reaching impacts of these injuries. Our extensive cross-disciplinary knowledge enables us to provide unparalleled legal representation.

Notable Achievements

Our track record includes a $2.1 million settlement for a veteran who sustained burns while attending an out of state conference as well as a $2 million settlement for laborer who suffered electrical burns due to negligently placed wires.  This legacy of outstanding verdicts and settlements places us among the top-tier personal injury firms in California.

Comprehensive Legal Support

When you or a family member suffers a burn injury, covering the costs of extensive medical treatments and necessary surgeries can be overwhelming. Our experienced burn injury lawyers have the skills to investigate the case, determine liable parties, and file a lawsuit for damages.

Our Experience Spans Various Burn Injury Cases:

– Building fires
– Explosions
– Defective products
– Flammable liquids
– Flammable clothing
– Smoke inhalation
– Chemical burns
– Electrocution

Legal Assistance and Resources

We want to hear your story and begin building a case for the compensation your burn injuries require. Call us at (925) 258-0500 or contact us online to discuss your case. The initial consultation with a San Francisco Bay Area burn injury lawyer is always free.  You don’t pay until you get paid.

Burn Injury and Fire Prevention Resources

In addition to legal services, several national foundations work to prevent burn injuries and promote fire safety:
The American Burn Association

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
• The National Fire Protection Association
• The U.S. Fire Administration
• The Children’s Burn Foundation
• The Burn Institute
• The Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors

Contact Us for a Free Consultation

If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, call us at (925) 258-0500 or contact us online. Our legal team handles burn injury cases throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including the East Bay, South Bay, the Peninsula, San Francisco, and beyond.