Burn Injuries
Each year, 2.4 million burn injuries are reported in Massachusetts and the United States. Thousands of individuals lose their lives, in many cases children.
Burn injuries result from negligence, defective products, failure to maintain property and fire exits and other causes. Burn injuries occur in house fires, car fires, scalds from hot liquids, chemical explosions, occupational accidents, electrical burns and arson.
Burn injuries are emotionally traumatic and among the most painful injuries.Victims require extensive physical rehabilitation and a skilled Massachusetts burn injury lawyer to ensure they have adequate financial resources for recovery.
Breakstone, White & Gluck is a Boston personal injury law firm with a record of securing substantial awards for personal injury and burn injury victims. With over 80 years combined experience, we provide vigorous investigation and cutting-edge trial techniques.
To learn more about our work, please visit our Case Results page.
Workplace Burns
Construction workers, roofers and truck drivers transporting flammable materials face a daily risk for burn injuries on the job.
Construction workers may be forced to work in hazardous situations or to operate defective or improperly maintained equipment. Roofers face risks from the hot tar they use to adhere shingles to roofs. They are exposed to potential burns while mixing the hot material and again while carrying it up and down ladders. Employers have an obligation to ensure employees are working in safe conditions.
Young Children and Scalding Injuries
Young children account for a large number of burn injury victims in Massachusetts and across the country. Many of these burns result from contact with scalding liquids. Scalds have been the leading cause of Massachusetts burn injuries for over 20 years. In more than 50 percent of Massachusetts scalding cases, young children were the victims.
Burn Injuries from Entrapment
Many individuals injured or killed in fires are victims of being entrapped by someone else's failure to care for a property or maintain adequate fire exits. The property owner has an obligation to keep a safe environment, whether it's a workplace, nightclub, restaurant or apartment building. Others may also be liable.
Automobile Accident Burn Injuries
Many of the car accidents and breakdowns emergency officials respond to involve car fires. Car fires can result from collisions with other vehicles or motorcycles, exhaust and electrical problems or manufacturer's defect. Because a car fire may leave extensive damage, a thorough investigation may be required to determine the source, even if it seems clear.
Who is Liable in Case of Burn Injury?
Claims can be brought against a number of parties depending on the circumstances. When a fire occurs in a home, restaurant, nightclub or workplace, a property owner and those involved in property maintenance may be liable. In addition to caring for the property, the owner has an obligation to keep all entrances accessible in case of emergency. If a child is burned under the supervision of a daycare provider, babysitter or school, those parties may hold responsibility. When a car accident results in an explosion causing a burn injury, the driver who caused the collision and the insurance company may owe compensation.
Choosing a Massachusetts Burn Injury Lawyer
If you or a family member have a burn injury, the most important action is finding the right medical care. In addition to seeking treatment at a hospital, you may want to go to a specialized burn treatment center.
It's also important to speak to an experienced Massachusetts burn injury lawyer. Since 1992, Breakstone, White & Gluck has been successfully advocating for personal injury victims. We have obtained numerous awards of $1 million or greater for clients.
If you have a case, a Statute of Limitations applies. You must act immediately to protect your rights. Please call us at 617-723-7676, or toll free at 1-800-379-1244 for a free consultation.
Burn injuries result from negligence, defective products, failure to maintain property and fire exits and other causes. Burn injuries occur in house fires, car fires, scalds from hot liquids, chemical explosions, occupational accidents, electrical burns and arson.
Burn injuries are emotionally traumatic and among the most painful injuries.Victims require extensive physical rehabilitation and a skilled Massachusetts burn injury lawyer to ensure they have adequate financial resources for recovery.
Breakstone, White & Gluck is a Boston personal injury law firm with a record of securing substantial awards for personal injury and burn injury victims. With over 80 years combined experience, we provide vigorous investigation and cutting-edge trial techniques.
To learn more about our work, please visit our Case Results page.
Workplace Burns
Construction workers, roofers and truck drivers transporting flammable materials face a daily risk for burn injuries on the job.
Construction workers may be forced to work in hazardous situations or to operate defective or improperly maintained equipment. Roofers face risks from the hot tar they use to adhere shingles to roofs. They are exposed to potential burns while mixing the hot material and again while carrying it up and down ladders. Employers have an obligation to ensure employees are working in safe conditions.
Young Children and Scalding Injuries
Young children account for a large number of burn injury victims in Massachusetts and across the country. Many of these burns result from contact with scalding liquids. Scalds have been the leading cause of Massachusetts burn injuries for over 20 years. In more than 50 percent of Massachusetts scalding cases, young children were the victims.
Burn Injuries from Entrapment
Many individuals injured or killed in fires are victims of being entrapped by someone else's failure to care for a property or maintain adequate fire exits. The property owner has an obligation to keep a safe environment, whether it's a workplace, nightclub, restaurant or apartment building. Others may also be liable.
Automobile Accident Burn Injuries
Many of the car accidents and breakdowns emergency officials respond to involve car fires. Car fires can result from collisions with other vehicles or motorcycles, exhaust and electrical problems or manufacturer's defect. Because a car fire may leave extensive damage, a thorough investigation may be required to determine the source, even if it seems clear.
Who is Liable in Case of Burn Injury?
Claims can be brought against a number of parties depending on the circumstances. When a fire occurs in a home, restaurant, nightclub or workplace, a property owner and those involved in property maintenance may be liable. In addition to caring for the property, the owner has an obligation to keep all entrances accessible in case of emergency. If a child is burned under the supervision of a daycare provider, babysitter or school, those parties may hold responsibility. When a car accident results in an explosion causing a burn injury, the driver who caused the collision and the insurance company may owe compensation.
Choosing a Massachusetts Burn Injury Lawyer
If you or a family member have a burn injury, the most important action is finding the right medical care. In addition to seeking treatment at a hospital, you may want to go to a specialized burn treatment center.
It's also important to speak to an experienced Massachusetts burn injury lawyer. Since 1992, Breakstone, White & Gluck has been successfully advocating for personal injury victims. We have obtained numerous awards of $1 million or greater for clients.
If you have a case, a Statute of Limitations applies. You must act immediately to protect your rights. Please call us at 617-723-7676, or toll free at 1-800-379-1244 for a free consultation.
