Fire and Burn Injury Lawyers

Injury Lawyers serving Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C.

A Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. fire or burn injury can be devastating both physically and emotionally, but many people do not believe that fires or burns are something that can happen to them. Numerous fires and resulting burn injuries, including death, occur each year across the United States. In fact, statistics reveal that every 20 seconds a fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the United States. Those most vulnerable to suffer injury or death in a fire are children younger than 5 and adults over 65.

Fires have many causes including defective products and improperly maintained property. In addition to causing irreplaceable property loss, fires can also cause burn injuries that are disfiguring, painful, and even deadly. The United States has the highest rate of fire-related deaths in the developed world. If a manufacturer creates a defective product or if a property owner is negligent in the maintenance of the premises and that negligence results in a fire, those parties can be held responsible for injuries sustained.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a serious Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. fire or otherwise suffered burn injuries resulting from someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact a Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. burn injury lawyer at ChasenBoscolo. Complete a FREE Consultation Form online or call us today.

Fire

Fire kills more Americans each year than all other forms of natural disaster combined. More than 80 percent of all fire deaths occur in the home. In 2005, the National Fire Protection Association reported there was a home fire every 79 seconds in the United States, and in 2004 a home fire death occured every 135 minutes. More than $9.7 billion in property damage occurred last year as a result of fires.

The consumer products most commonly associated with fires include:

• Wood- and coal-burning stoves and fireplaces
• Kerosene heaters
• Gas-fired space heaters
• Portable electric heaters
• Cooking equipment
• Cigarette lighters and matches
• Upholstered furniture
• Mattresses and bedding
• Clothing
• Flammable liquids

Common causes of Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. fire injuries and deaths include careless smoking, disrepair and misuse of heating equipment, and cooking accidents. Use of alternate heat sources such as space heaters or electric blankets increases the chances of starting a fire, especially if these items are not maintained or operated properly.

Why do I need a burn injury lawyer?

If you or someone you love has suffered irreplaceable property loss or been the victim of a serious burn injury, contacting an injury lawyer may be the last thing on your mind. But we may be able to help you during this trying time.

If a negligent product manufacturer or property owner caused you damage or injury, you may be entitled to compensation for your loss. Fire and burn litigation is extremely complex. You need a lawyer who is sharp and compassionate. Some of the critical steps necessary in a fire or burn injury case include:

• Pinpointing the cause and origin of the fire
• Gathering and analyzing the evidence
• Testing the products and materials involved in the fire
• Identifying the responsible parties in a timely manner

Free Consultation

If you or a loved one has been injured, contact ChasenBoscolo today for a free case consultation. Complete a free consultation form online or call (800) 728-5898.

Our personal injury lawyers concentrate on auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, workers’ compensation, social security disability, athletic injuries, pedestrian accidents, and pharmaceutical/drug recalls. We also handle cases involving spinal/disc injuries, broken bones, disfigurement, wrongful death, defective machinery / products, construction accidents, and slip and fall accidents among other personal injury cases.