Burn Injury Articles

Explosion at NW Louisiana Gas Transmission Station Injures 1

Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a gas transmission station in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, where one man has reportedly been injured in the wake of a natural gas explosion.

Gas Fires and Explosions

Gas fires and explosions can cause severe burn injuries or death in the most serious cases. Victims of gas fires and explosions should speak to a burn injury lawyer as soon as possible for a case evaluation.

Electrical Accidents – Burn Injury Lawyers

Electrical accidents can be caused by faulty wiring, loose connectors, and flammable objects left near electrical cords. If you or a loved one has suffered burn injuries as a result of an electrical accident, contact an attorney near you.

Burn Injury FAQs

Burn injury victims and their families often do not know where to turn for answers they can trust in the aftermath of a catastrophic accident. Find answers to commonly asked legal questions on LawyerShop, then find a burn injury lawyer in your area for legal advice.

Do I Need a Burn Injury Lawyer?

A burn injury attorney can evaluate your prospective personal injury case and make sure that you file your claim before the statute of limitations expires. Contact a burn injury lawyer to schedule a consultation today.

Notable Burn Injury Settlements and Verdicts

Many burn injury victims have hired attorneys and filed lawsuits against the parties responsible for their injuries; some of these victims have been awarded settlements worth millions of dollars.

Proving Fault in a Burn Injury Claim

Burn injury attorneys have the experience to prove that the responsible party is at fault in your personal injury case. If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, talk to a lawyer in your area as soon as possible.

Who Can File a Burn Injury Lawsuit

If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, you need to file a lawsuit within a set time frame and under certain guidelines. Consult a burn injury attorney for legal guidance.

Burn Injury Damages

In burn injury cases, victims can obtain compensation for medical bills, loss of wages, pain, and suffering. If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, consult an attorney as soon as possible.

Burn Injury Statutes of Limitations

In burn injury cases, as with all personal injury cases, there are statutes of limitations in which plaintiffs must file their lawsuit. To find out what the statutes of limitations are in your state, consult an attorney near you.

Burn Injury Statistics

Thousands of burn injuries occur every year, seriously injuring or killing victims of house fires, electrical accidents, and chemical exposure. If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, consult a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

Types of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries are categorized according to their severity, with first degree burns being the least serious and third degree burns being the most severe. If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, speak to a lawyer in your area.

Causes of Burn Injuries

Serious burn injuries can be caused by exposure to electricity, chemicals, and radiation. If you have suffered a burn injury due to someone else's negligence, it is in your best interests to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

Burn Injury Attorneys

Thousands of burn injuries occur every year, with some resulting in death. When the accident that caused the burn injury is the result of another person or party's negligence, it is important to contact a burn injury attorney for legal advice.

Natural Gas Explosion Injures 14 at San Diego Hotel Construction Site

A San Diego waterfront hotel under construction was rocked Monday afternoon by a natural gas blast that damaged four floors and injured 14 people, five critically.

Catastrophic Injuries

Catastrophic injuries can be life-threatening and often result in permanent disability. If you have suffered a catastrophic injury, seek attorney representation.

Settlement Reached with Sears Over Dangerous Stoves

Sears Holdings Corp. agreed yesterday to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by consumers who purchased stoves that later tipped over, causing scalding, burns, or death.

United Airlines Sued over In-Flight Coffee Spill

A couple from Los Angeles filed a federal lawsuit against United Airlines seeking damages for medical bills and loss of affection after a UA flight attendant allegedly knocked over a cup of scalding coffee that was sitting on the wife’s tray table into her lap.

Girl Burned by Spotlight in Public Park Awarded $500,000 Settlement

A 5-year-old girl who was severely burned at a city park in Stamford, Connecticut, when the dress she was wearing ignited due to heat from a spotlight was awarded a $500,000 settlement in a lawsuit with the city and the contractor in charge of the city's parks.

Russian Woman Awarded $200,000 after Being Boiled Alive

A St. Petersburg student who suffered severe burns over 95 percent of her body on January 1, 2005, after falling into a boiling pool of water that formed as the result of a heating main breakdown was awarded 5 million rubles (about $200,000 U.S.) in a settlement with the communal services of the city.

Paint Plant Worker Awarded $900,000 for Injuries after Chemical Explosion

A Racine, Wisconsin, man who sued the manufacturer of an alleged anti-static chemical bag after suffering second- and third-degree burns to 19 percent of his body during an explosion involving the bag was awarded a $900,000 settlement on the second day of his civil suit.

Landscaper Sues Lawn Mower Manufacturer for Burns

A Cahokia, Wisconsin, man filed suit on Nov. 26 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against the manufacturer, the distributor, and the reseller of a Scag Turf Tiger lawn mower. The man claims that while using the lawn mower, the fuel line became detached, causing a fire that burned him severely.

Rice Cooker Manufacturer Sued over House Fire that Killed 3 Children

Osaka, Japan-based Tiger Corp. was sued for negligence, product liability and strict liability, and breach of warranty in connection to a defective rice cooker that allegedly sparked a house fire that claimed that claimed the lives of three elementary school-aged children in Sioux Falls, Minnesota in 2004.

Burned West Virginia Man Seeks $40 Million in Suit against Police

A man who suffered burns after being Tasered and pepper sprayed simultaneously during an arrest by police filed a lawsuit against several parties seeking $40 million in damages in US District Court on October 23.

Celebrex Kills Cancer?

A new study conducted at the University of Iowa shows that Celebrex aids in killing cancer cells.

Burn Victim Wins Suit against Motorcycle Accessories Distributor

A burn victim was awarded $42 million earlier this month in a Nevada lawsuit against leading motorcycle accessories distributor LeMans Corp. The suit claims the motorcycle apparel worn by the victim should have been flame resistant.

Refinery Blast Lawsuit Enters Jury Selection Phase

On Monday, jury selection began in the civil lawsuit over a refinery explosion that seriously injured three workers in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Lawsuit over Gas Well Explosion Settled for $8.5 Million

The families of four victims of a gas well explosion in Harrison County, Texas, have agreed to settle their lawsuit for $8.5 million.

Gas Line Breach by Trencher Machine Kills Construction Worker in Rural Kansas

On Sept. 29, Jack Foran, 70 years old, was standing nearby when a trench-making machine struck a high-pressure natural gas line in Labette County, Kansas. The rupture caused an explosion and a 60-foot-high fire.

Missouri Gas Explosion Leaves Two Adults and a Toddler in Critical Condition

An explosion at a duplex in Bel-Ridge, Missouri, severely burned Andre Bickley, 19, his sister, Antanita Vance, 22, and her 4-year-old daughter, Ashanta. Local authorities are sure that a natural gas leak caused the blast.

Five Workers at Indiana Wal-Mart Store Injured by 12,000-Volt Shock

Three men were critically injured and two suffered lesser burns Saturday in an accident at a Wal-Mart store under construction in Bloomington, Indiana.

Wrongful Death Suit Filed Over Natural Gas Explosion in Illinois

A utility company and a heating/air-conditioning company were named as defendants in a lawsuit based on a house explosion that killed a woman, her teenage son, and her grandson.

Michigan Man Severely Burned After Pouring Gasoline on Tree Stump Fire

Ricky Tenbrink of Holland, Michigan, was left in critical condition at a hospital burn unit in East Grand Rapids after suffering severe burns from a tree stump fire outside his home.

Telephone Lineman Severely Burned in Rhode Island Electrical Power Line Accident

A 35-year-old employee of phone company Verizon Communications received a life-threatening electric shock, apparently when the elevated work basket he was standing in brushed against a wire that contacted a power line carrying 7,800 volts.

Long Island Explosion Seriously Burns Elderly Smoker, Destroys His House

When 79-year-old retired postal worker Joseph Sicari tried to light a cigarette in his kitchen the morning of June 14, a devastating explosion occurred that left him in critical condition and leveled his house.

Home explosion kills construction worker

One construction worker was killed and two others were injured when an attempt to waterproof a basement and install a ritual bath caused an explosion.

HP digital camera recalled over fire risk

Hewlett-Packard is conducting a worldwide recall of its Photosmart R707 digital cameras because some batteries used with the camera overheat when the camera is connected to a docking station or to an AC adaptor.

Maximum sentence for DUI offender

Louis Kebert was ordered to serve the maximum sentence under Kansas law for a DUI accident that left three critically injured and one dead.

Washington utility pays $8 million to family of gas explosion victim

The family of an elderly Bellevue woman who died in 2004 in a natural gas explosion at her home accepted a settlement of more than $8 million from the gas utility Puget Sound Energy yesterday.

Gap, Inc. sued over flannel pajama burn injury of 13-year-old boy

A lawsuit was filed against clothing retailer Gap, Inc. alleging that the Gap flannel pajama pants the boy was wearing caught fire when a campfire ember landed on the pants, engulfing them in flame.

Formosa Plastics lawsuits filed almost 2 years after explosion

A legal battle has commenced almost two years after an explosion in the Formosa Plastics chemical plant in Illiopolis, Ill.

Victims of Rudolph Bombings Receive Meager Restitution

Although Eric Rudolph was ordered to pay millions of dollars in restitution to the victims of his string of malicious bombings in Birmingham and Atlanta, they have received little or no money for their pain and suffering.

'Mission Impossible 3' stuntman sues over burn injuries

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- A stuntman who sustained severe burns on over 60 percent of his body while filming for "Mission Impossible 3" is suing Cruise/Wagner and Paramount Pictures for unspecified damages.

Lawsuit over gas explosion caused by TV remote

A New York man who sustained severe burns when his TV remote control ignited a gas explosion in his apartment has filed a lawsuit seeking damages from the parties alleged to be responsible.

Woman Injured by Fiery Bug Bomb Explosion Suing Landlord

Galveston woman, Myra Miles-Brown is suing her former landlord, Marion Tompkins for $5 million in damages after being injured in an explosion caused by 18 bug bombs.

Tour Manager of Great White Accepts Plea Bargain

Dan Biechele, the former tour manager of Great White, has plead guilty to 100 counts of involuntary manslaughter in a plea bargain deal, which limits his jail time to a maximum of 10 years.

Sierra Chemical Reaches Settlement with Nevada -- Civil Suits Pending

Sierra Chemical Co, a mining explosives manufacturer, has reached a settlement with the state of Nevada over a fatal explosion that occurred in 1998, which killed 4 workers and injured 6.

Jack in the Box Employees Sue Over Injuries and Labor Issues

Three San Rafael and San Anselmo Jack in the Box employees have filed a lawsuit against owners Ahsan and Elixmaena Khan, alleging that the couple violated state labor laws and physically assaulted one employee.

Family Files Lawsuit Against Ameren I-P for Fatal Gas Explosion

The O'Halleren family of Abingdon, Illinois has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Ameren I-P for a natural gas explosion that destroyed their home and killed their infant son Tanner.

Radio Station Remains a Defendant in Club Fire Civil Suit

WHJY, a radio station out of Providence, Rhode Island will remain a defendant in civil suit filed by victims' families and survivors of a tragic 2003 nightclub fire.

Puget Sound Energy Could Pay $90,000 Fine in Explosion Case

Washington utility regulators have suggested a $90,000 fine be paid by Puget Sound Energy to settle a lawsuit filed after a natural gas explosion killed Frances Schmitz, 68, last year.

San Francisco Woman Suing PG&E for Burn Injuries

Lisa Nash, 47, is suing Pacific Gas and Electric for severe burn injuries she sustained after an underground transformer exploded beneath her.

Suit Filed Over 3rd Degree Burns Inflicted at Salon

An Issaquah woman is suing the Gene Juarez Salon for third degree burns she received while having her hair highlighted.

Parents of Disabled Man Sue Group Home For Self-Inflicted Burn Injuries

The parents of Ivan Smith, 29, have filed a lawsuit against Bancroft Neurohealth group home for severe burn injuries that Smith inflicted upon himself under the home's supervision.

Eastern Shore Gas Company Sued for Explosion

A lawsuit has been filed in Worcester County against the Eastern Shore Gas Company for a propane explosion, which killed one person and injured about 12 firefighters.

Widow of Worker Killed in Soybean Plant Explosion Files Lawsuit

The widow of Mark Croghan has filed a lawsuit for the death of her husband in a gas explosion, which occured at the plant where he worked.

West Bend Housewares Recalls Coffeemaker Carafes

Due to reports of burn injuries resulting from use of West Bend Housewares LLC's 10-cup Automatic Coffeemaker Carafes, the company has recalled all 10-cup carafes, including replacement carafes, to ensure the safety of their customers.

Victims of a Connecticut Gas Explosion File Suit in Superior Court

The seventeen victims of a gas explosion in Connecticut on May 19, 1999, have filed suit in Superior Court against Getty Oil for their severe physical injuries, property damage, and emotional trauma.

Woman Sues Denny's for Chemical Burn Injury

A Kansas woman has filed suit against a Saint Louis Denny's for a severe burn injury to her buttocks, which she sustained after sitting down on a toilet seat covered with caustic chemical cleanser.

Woman Burned by Scorching Hot Manhole Cover Sues Consolidated Edison

A New York woman is suing Consolidated Edison for brand-like burns she received after falling from her skateboard onto a scorching hot metal manhole cover in Manhattan.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Expands Investigation of SUV and Truck Fires

3.7 million Lincoln Navigators, Ford Expeditions and F-150 pickup trucks are being investigated due to hundreds of vehicle fires that are believed to be cause by a defect in the cruise control switch.

Workers Sue Sleepy Hollow Village and Firefighters for Explosion

Two maintenance workers have filed suit against Sleepy Hollow Village, the fire chief, and two firefighters who allegedly caused a gas explosion and fire that seriously injured them.

Gas Explosion Verdict Appealed

Oklahoma energy company, ONEOK, found libel for damages caused by the 2001 Hutchinson gas explosions, has appealed the verdict that awarded Reno County property owners $5 million for damages plus $2.6 million in legal fees.

Lamplight Farms Inc. Recalls Tiki Torches Due to Burn Injury

In reaction to a report in which a consumer received second and third degree burns, Lamplight Farms Inc. has recalled all Tiki Cone Metal Torches.

Rose Art Soap Making Kit Causes Child Burn Injuries

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the imposition of a $300,000 penalty against Rose Art Industries for failing to inform the government of defects in children's soap making kits that lead to several burn injuries.

Crash survivor files lawsuits against American Airlines

A negligence lawsuit has been filed in the state district court on behalf of Wendy Bonham from Salt Lake City.

Suit Filed Against General Electric for Microwave Fire

A Tampa family has filed a lawsuit against General Electric claiming that a manufacturing defect in their Spacemaker microwave caused it to catch fire and damage their home.

Mormon Church Named as Defendant in Forest Fire Lawsuit

The Mormon church has been added as a defendant in the $14 million suit against a church sponsored Boy Scout group who allegedly began a blaze torching 14,200 acres of land in Utah.

Man Sued by Insurance Company for Accidental Fire Started at Gas Station

Michigan man, Jeff Richter, is being sued by EMC Insurance Companies for fire damage to a Shell Mini-Mart in Spring Lake totaling $114,000 after he accidentally ignited a gas fire.

Criminal Case for Moultonborough, NH Gas Explosion

Subcontractor Patrick Taft faces 14 counts of reckless conduct for cutting and not properly closing a gas line that lead to a fatal gas explosion and fire.

Portable DVD Batteries Recalled Due to Explosion Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Mintek Digital Inc. of Anaheim, California have voluntarily recalled about 116,00 units of portable DVD player battery packs due to the possibility of the product overheating and exploding during recharging.

BP Nears Settlements of Civil Suits in Texas Refinery Explosion

Civil suits filed by injured victims and family members of those killed in the March 23 BP refinery explosion are close to being settled.