Los Angeles Burn Injury Lawyers Who Demand Justice

Get compensated for injuries due to preventable fires and explosions in California

Burn injuries are serious conditions that can sometimes be life-threatening. About 2.4 million burns are reported annually in California. As a result of these serious accidents, many burn injury victims are left with significant and permanent disabilities.

Many of these burn injuries can be prevented, however, if people exercise more care. The root cause of many burn injuries is negligence. In this context, “negligence” is the legal term for behavior that disregards the safety of others, thus exposing them to the possibility of injury and death.

If you are the victim of a California accident resulting in a burn injury, it is important to contact an experienced Los Angeles burn injury attorney to assist with your claim. With offices in Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, and throughout California, Oaks Law Firm has been serving LA and communities statewide for 20 years. Our burn injury lawyers know how to prove negligence and get results. Contact us for a free case evaluation for more information about what we can do for you.

Common types of burn injury claims in LA County

Oaks Law Firm has experience with all types of accident-related burns. Burn injuries can result from work-related accidents like an explosion or fire. They can also be sustained in a car accident, where one of the vehicles involved catches fire or explodes, or in a motorcycle accident, where a biker suffers road rash. Burn injuries can also occur because of a negligent landlord or building owner who exposes the people on the premises to fire.

Types of burn injury cases our law firm handles involve, but are not limited to:

Workplace accidents: These can include industrial accidents, construction site incidents, and any work environment involving chemicals, electricity, or fire, where safety protocols might have been breached.
Motor vehicle crashes: Including collisions that result in fires or explosions, potentially causing burn injuries to the occupants of the vehicles involved.
Product defects: These include cases involving burns from defective products, such as malfunctioning electronics, appliances that overheat, or unsafe toys.
Residential fires: These can stem from faulty wiring, negligence in fire safety, defective household products, or landlord neglect in maintaining fire safety standards.
Chemical spills: Accidents involving exposure to hazardous chemicals that can occur in various settings, including industrial, laboratory, or public spaces.
Electric shocks and explosions: Involving high-voltage electrical accidents or explosions caused by gas leaks or mishandling of flammable materials.
Hot liquid scalds: These are caused by spills of boiling water or other hot liquids, often in restaurants and kitchens, or by improperly secured containers.
Recreational accidents: Including burns from campfires, barbecues, fireworks, or sunburns from excessive exposure to UV radiation without protection.

Common types of burn injuries

One burn injury isn’t the same as another – but they have the potential to be severe or develop an infection if not properly treated. Burns can result in permanent scarring or disfigurement and cause lifelong pain. Burn injury victims deserve compensation for these and possibly other damages. Common types of burn injuries involved in personal injury claims include:

First-degree burns. The least severe form of burn injury is a first-degree burn. It’s a superficial injury that affects only the outer layer of the skin, causing redness, minor inflammation, and pain.
Second-degree burns. These burns will usually heal; however, they can still be very painful and may leave scarring. Second-degree burns affect only the top layers of skin.
Third—and fourth-degree burns. These burns go beyond the initial layer of skin and affect muscles and tendons. Immediate medical attention, skin graft surgeries, or even amputation may be medically necessary.
Chemical burns. Fire and heat are not the only sources of burn injuries. Burns can also be caused by exposure to harsh chemicals that eat away the skin.
Friction burns. Rope, machinery, striking pavement, or other rapid friction on the skin can result in serious friction burns that require medical attention.

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Contact a Los Angeles burn injury attorney to review your legal options

The Los Angeles burn injury lawyers at Oaks Law Firm know how to negotiate on your behalf to maximize your settlement after a fire. If the insurance companies or defendants are unwilling to make a fair offer, we will not hesitate to see your case through to trial. Move forward with your claim in confidence. If you suffered burn injuries due to someone else’s negligence in LA County or anywhere in California, contact us to schedule a free case evaluation.