A caring Burbank burn injury lawyer helps you understand your options and keeps your case on track. At the Law Offices Of Adrianos Facchetti, an experienced Burbank personal injury lawyer will explain each step and work to protect your rights.
If you are facing medical bills, scarring, or time away from work, we aim for fair compensation and steady progress. Call (626) 793-8607 or contact our office today to schedule a consultation.
Understanding Burn Injuries
Burn injuries often involve complex care, from pain control to skin grafts and rehab. Serious burns can lead to longer hospital stays and higher costs, which can affect the value of your claim.
Severity matters. The degree of the burn and the total body surface area help doctors plan treatment and help us show the full impact on your life.
Complications are common. Infection, inhalation injury, and scarring and disfigurement can change how you work, move, and feel.
Catastrophic burn injuries may require future surgeries, counseling, and home changes. We make sure those needs are counted when we pursue compensation.
Burn Injury Statistics
Burn injuries happen more often than many people realize, and their effects can be devastating. Every year, thousands of people suffer serious burns that require hospitalization, extensive medical care, and, in some cases, long-term rehabilitation.
According to the American Burn Association, approximately 500,000 people in the U.S. seek medical treatment for burn-related injuries each year. Of these:
- Over 40,000 people are hospitalized due to severe burns.
- More than 3,500 deaths occur annually from fire and burn-related incidents.
- A fire is reported approximately every 23 seconds, leading to thousands of burn injuries each year.
Burn Injuries in California
Burn injuries are just as prevalent in California as they are across the country. The California Burn Registry reports:
- Flame burns are the most common, making up 31.4% of burn injury cases, followed by scald burns at 24.5%.
- Men account for nearly 73% of burn victims, while women make up about 27%.
Why These Numbers Matter
Burn injuries don’t just cause physical pain they affect every part of a person’s life, from the financial burden of medical expenses to emotional trauma and long-term disability. If your burn injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
At the Law Offices of Adrianos Facchetti, we fight for burn victims and their families, helping them get the financial support they need to move forward.
Different Types of Burns
Knowing the type of injury helps set the right medical plan and legal strategy. Below are common categories you might hear after an evaluation.
- Thermal or steam scalds: Hot liquids, steam, and hot objects can cause deep tissue damage.
- Fire-related injuries: Open flame and flash fires can affect skin and airways.
- Electrical burns: Current can injure skin and also damage muscles and organs.
- Chemical burns: Acids or alkalis keep burning until fully washed off and treated.
- Inhalation injuries: Smoke and toxic gases can harm the lungs and require ICU care.
- Contact burns: Hot surfaces like grills, radiators, or tools can leave clear patterns.
- Friction burns: Road rash and equipment friction can remove layers of skin.
- Radiation burns: Medical treatments or high exposure can lead to slow-healing wounds.
- Explosion burns: Heat and pressure together can cause mixed injuries.
- Arc flash burns: High heat from an electrical arc can injure even without direct contact.
Each type calls for specific evidence and care. By naming the injury correctly and documenting it early, you help your medical team and protect your claim.
Common Causes of Burn Injuries in Burbank
Burn injuries in Burbank often stem from conditions that someone should have prevented. Understanding how these events happen helps establish negligence and liability.
Workplace burns are also common, and many involve safety rules that were not followed. Quick documentation protects your rights and supports your claim.
- Apartment & house fires (landlord code violations)
Smoke alarms and sprinklers, safe exits, and any prior violations or complaints are key records.
- Workplace or industrial accidents (OSHA issues)
Incidents may involve workers’ comp plus a third-party claim if another company’s conduct caused the harm.
- Motor vehicle crashes (post-impact fires, airbag burns)
Vehicle defects, wiring problems, and fuel system failures should be inspected and preserved.
- Restaurant or coffee shop scalds and hot-liquid spills
Temperature logs, staff training, and lid or container design help show if standards were ignored.
- Defective products (batteries, e-bikes, appliances)
Preserve the device and charger, check for recalls, and look for UL or similar safety listings.
- Electrical hazards on properties (premises liability)
Faulty panels, exposed wiring, and non-compliant repairs may point to poor maintenance.
If your injury happened in Burbank, keep photos, incident numbers, and contact details for witnesses. Early evidence can clarify liability and support a fair result.
Types of Compensation Available for Burn Injury Victims
Compensation covers both the bills you see today and the needs you will face tomorrow. We account for economic damages and the human impact of pain and suffering.
A complete claim should reflect medical expenses, lost wages or loss of earning capacity, and the full cost of recovery. Our goal is to secure financial compensation that matches the real effects of your injuries.
- Medical costs: ER, surgeries, grafts, rehab, future care plans
We include present charges and documented future treatment needs supported by your doctors.
- Lost income and loss of earning capacity
Pay stubs, employer letters, and expert opinions help measure how injuries affect your work.
- Pain, suffering, and emotional distress (scarring or disfigurement)
Location and visibility of scars, sleep issues, and counseling needs are carefully documented.
- Home or vehicle modifications and assistive devices
Ramps, bathroom changes, and adaptive equipment can be part of the recovery plan.
- Punitive damages (when gross negligence or product defects apply)
These may be available when conduct was reckless or a product was dangerously unsafe.
- Wrongful death damages (for fatal burn cases)
Eligible families may recover funeral costs and related losses under state law.
Every case is unique, so we avoid guesses and rely on records and expert input. This approach helps present a clear and complete demand for compensation.
Steps Involved in Filing a Burn Injury Claim or Lawsuit
A burn case moves through clear stages so you know what to expect. We explain how a personal injury claim starts, how insurers get involved, and what happens if the matter goes to litigation.
- Free consultation and case evaluation
We review what happened, outline your options, and answer urgent questions. - Evidence preservation
Save photos, incident reports, and witness details; keep batteries and devices intact with a clean chain of custody. - Medical documentation and treatment plan
Follow specialist care, request burn-center referrals, and keep a weekly photo log of healing. - Identifying liable parties
We look at property owners, employers or contractors, manufacturers, and drivers to match facts with responsibility. - Claim filing and insurer negotiations
Your attorney manages deadlines, submits proof, and handles calls with insurers. - Filing suit, discovery, and expert support
If settlement stalls, a personal injury lawsuit begins, with input from burn surgeons, life-care planners, and economists. - Resolution
Cases often end in settlement or mediation; some proceed to trial when needed.
These steps keep your personal injury claims organized and complete. You stay focused on recovery while your attorneys track evidence and move the case forward.
How Much Is My Burn Claim Worth?
Value depends on the injury, the evidence, and the impact on your life. We look at medical care now and in the future, along with non-economic damages for pain and daily limits.
Severe scarring and permanent disfigurement can raise case value. Records about nerve damage, surgeries, and psychological trauma help show the full picture.
Insurance limits and fault rules also matter. We review coverage and facts to set fair goals and avoid guesswork.
Some items can be estimated early, like medical expenses to date and lost wages. Other parts in catastrophic burn injuries need time, such as future care plans and counseling needs, so estimates improve as records grow.
How Our Experienced Burn Injury Attorneys at the Law Offices of Adrianos Facchetti Can Help
You deserve legal representation that is clear, steady, and focused on results. Our experienced legal team listens, answers your questions, and sets a plan you can follow.
We are injury attorneys who handle complex burn cases every week. Our law firm coordinates the legal work so you can focus on your health.
- Rapid investigation and evidence preservation (experts on call)
- Coordinating care with burn centers and specialists
- Building a life-care plan and calculating future costs
- Handling insurers while you focus on healing
- Trial-ready approach; no fee unless we win
- Local knowledge of Burbank courts, insurers, and medical providers
We keep you updated and explain each step before it happens. With dedicated attorneys and support staff, your case stays organized from start to finish.
Schedule Your Free Consultation With a Burbank Burn Injury Lawyer
A conversation can help you understand your options and what comes next. Your personal injury lawyer will review your facts and outline simple next steps.
We offer a free consultation and a contingency fee, so you pay nothing upfront. If we do not win, you do not owe an attorney fee.
Call the Law Offices of Adrianos Facchetti to speak with a burbank burn injury lawyer today. You can call, chat, or request an online appointment and we can start preserving evidence immediately.
