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Whether you’ve experienced a burn injury due to an accident, a kitchen fire or a firework explosion, you deserve the proper care and fair compensation to allow you to recover from your injuries. If you or a loved one has suffered burn injuries, smoke inhalation injuries, or other injuries in a fire or explosion in Florida, our experienced burn injury attorneys can help.
While many respectable personal injury firms take burn cases, not all firms have the experience and expertise to effectively handle these cases. Burns and explosions are different from most other injury cases and require expert counsel to ensure you get the care and compensation you’re owed after a burn injury.
Burn or explosion cases tend to result in extensive injuries and property damage, and the pain and suffering can be seemingly immeasurable. Recovery can be a lifelong process, and the emotional toll of a severe burn injury is traumatic and substantial. Burn injuries often result in hospitalization, long term rehabilitation, and even the risk of secondary infections and illnesses. Ensuring you have proper care for any issue that may arise during healing is critical in the recovery process.
In addition to the technical complexities surrounding these claims, explosion and fire accident claims often involve complex federal and state laws, regulations, and industry standards. A law firm with the resources, expertise, and specialized team necessary to effectively take on the claim is critical to a successful outcome.
Any time there is significant physical and property damage as a result of an accident, it is a good idea to speak with an experienced injury lawyer with a proven track record. In burn and explosion cases, it is especially important. Fires and explosions often include multiple variables, including acts and omissions by a variety of parties who may have contributed to the fire or explosion resulting in what are often serious injuries and property damage. In fact, the causes of explosions and fires can often be traced back to error or negligence on the part of an individual or corporation.
Unfortunately, when a corporation is at fault for a fire or explosion, they often have significant resources available to assist in preventing financial accountability for their mistakes and negligence. In fact, they’ll fight very hard to ensure they are not held accountable. It takes an experienced injury team’s expertise to ensure they’re held accountable for that negligence. While their resources work hard to prevent accountability, our team has the expert resources available to conduct a thorough investigation proving the cause of the fire or explosion in order to determine where the negligence resulting in catastrophic damages occurred.
Kitchen and electrical fires are some of the most common causes of fire accidents in Florida. Whether you have a case depends on several factors. An investigation will determine where the fire started and what the cause of the fire was. The findings of the investigation and where the fire originated will help determine if you have a case.
If your kitchen fire was a result of a defective or improperly maintained stove or if legally required smoke detectors were not properly installed in a rental property where the fire started you might have a case.
A gas explosion occurs when there is a gas leak combined with an ignition source. A variety of explosive gasses exist, including methane, propane, natural gas, and butane. These gasses are widely used throughout the world for heating purposes. Gas explosions are one of the most common types of residential explosion in the state of Florida. As aging gas lines between the street and residential and commercial buildings break down over time, gas explosions are increasing exponentially throughout the nation. Common causes for gas explosions in Florida include:
Old or damaged gas lines between the street and your home
Defective gas-operated equipment
Improper use of gas appliances
Poor or incorrect installation of gas appliances
There are a variety of causes of burn and explosion injuries in addition to the reasons listed above. Some of the most common causes of Florida burn and explosion injuries include:
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Chemical Exposure
Radiation Exposure
Burns From Hot Grease, Oil, or Other Scalding Liquids
Fireworks
Faulty Electrical Currents
Equipment or Machinery Malfunctions
Product Defects
Workplace Accidents
Boating and Marine Accidents
The type of treatment needed after a burn injury depends on the type, severity, and location of the burn on the victim’s body. Serious burn injuries require more invasive and complex treatments. Common burn treatment options include:
Topical Treatments: Often, doctors will recommend creams or ointments for minor burns. Topical treatments often include a pain reliever in addition to medications that will help prevent infection and speed up healing. Topical treatments are most commonly prescribed to patients who do not require inpatient hospital or long term care.
IV Fluids and Medications: IV fluids can include a variety of ingredients to assist in hydrating burn victims in addition to administering antibiotics and pain medications. When a patient is hospitalized for burns, they will often receive IV treatments.
Skin Grafts: Skin grafts utilize healthy skin (either from the patient or from a donor) to repair tissue that was damaged as a result of a burn or explosion.
Rehab and Therapy: Burns can cause relentless physical pain and psychological anguish. Multiple therapies, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and even mental health counseling are often utilized as part of a patient’s treatment plan.
Reconstructive or Plastic Surgery: From scar removal to aesthetic repair, reconstructive surgeries are a viable option for improving both function and a victim’s physical appearance. Burn scars can be incredibly invasive, limiting a patient's range of motion, vision, speech, or even breathing and talking.
Burns can occur in a wide range of severity and damage to a victim. Key factors in burn severity include duration of exposure, where on the body the burn occurs, and the source of the burn’s fuel or material. Unfortunately, even a seemingly short duration or small area of damage can be incredibly painful and severe. Regardless of the size and severity of a burn, treatment is typically costly and incredibly painful.
Burn injuries are incredibly painful, and they often require extensive hospitalization and lifelong continued care. Many burn injury victims never fully heal, and the lasting pain and scars provide a traumatic reminder of the accident. Ongoing care is a critical element in healing from burn injuries, and can be expensive. An experienced explosion and burn injury lawyer will ensure your current and future rights are protected so you can focus on getting your life back on track after a burn or explosion injury.
If you or a loved one has burn injuries after an accident, contact an experienced burn injury lawyer. They will assist in determining who may be at fault, and the best way to ensure you receive proper compensation for your injuries in order to cover treatment and recover losses. Your burn injury lawyerwill also work as your advocate with insurance companies and adjusters on your behalf so you can focus on healing.
