Causes of Burn Injuries

cartwrightlaw - December 13, 2021 -

Serious burn injuries can cause pain, disfigurement, and possibly drastic life changes as you seek and obtain medical treatment. If the burns you have suffered were the result of another party’s negligence, poor maintenance of property, or a defective product, you may have grounds for a personal injury case in San Francisco, CA. 

At The Cartwright Law Firm, our experienced attorneys handle a variety of burn injury cases stemming from a wide range of accidents, and we know what needs to be done to obtain maximum compensation for an injured client when the burn injury is someone else’s fault.

Common Causes of Burn Accidents

It is inevitable we all have experienced some level of burn at some point in our lives, be it a minor burn from cooking in the kitchen or something that is more serious and needed medical treatment. There are many causes of burn injuries, but the following are the most common in California and elsewhere:

• Apartment building fires

Residential fires are common in California, and many can be traced to landlord negligence. If you have been injured in an apartment fire, one of our San Francisco, CA personal injury lawyers at the Cartwright Law Firm can talk to you and help determine if you have a personal injury case that can be successfully pursued.

• Electrical burns

Although they can happen at home or other places as well, electrical burns usually occur at workplaces as the result of electrical shock or by being burned on a hot, electrified heating element. This is particularly true in the case of those who work on construction sites or in an industrial setting where they are in regular contact with electrical sources. Although these work-related accidents may be covered by workers’ compensation law in California, it is important to have an experienced lawyer such as we have at Cartwright Law Firm to help you determine if a third party is also liable.

• Chemical burns

These are also mostly workplace-related injuries often caused by acids or some other type of toxic chemicals that come into contact with the body, though such exposure can also happen at home or other locations outside of work. 

• Scalding burns

These are burns that occur when one is exposed to burn by hot water, steam, or another type of hot gas. The burn is known as a scalding burn and is second to sunburn as the most common type of burn people suffer. Scalding can happen at home, at work, or anywhere else.

• Radiation burns

These are burns caused by a person either being exposed too much to the sun or spending excessive time in a tanning bed. Tanning bed malfunctions and similar events can result in burns that can, in turn, cause serious injury and even permanent damage. If the tanning bed was defective, you may have a claim against the manufacturer or the proprietor.

Speak with a San Francisco Burn Injury Lawyer Today

If you suffered burn injuries as the result of someone else’s negligence, contact The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. today for a free case review. Our legal team is ready to help. Call: (415) 851-6486.

Serious burn injuries can cause pain, disfigurement, and possibly drastic life changes as you seek and obtain medical treatment. If the burns you have suffered were the result of another party’s negligence, poor maintenance of property, or a defective product, you may have grounds for a personal injury case in San Francisco, CA. 

At The Cartwright Law Firm, our experienced attorneys handle a variety of burn injury cases stemming from a wide range of accidents, and we know what needs to be done to obtain maximum compensation for an injured client when the burn injury is someone else’s fault.

Common Causes of Burn Accidents

It is inevitable we all have experienced some level of burn at some point in our lives, be it a minor burn from cooking in the kitchen or something that is more serious and needed medical treatment. There are many causes of burn injuries, but the following are the most common in California and elsewhere:

• Apartment building fires

Residential fires are common in California, and many can be traced to landlord negligence. If you have been injured in an apartment fire, one of our San Francisco, CA personal injury lawyers at the Cartwright Law Firm can talk to you and help determine if you have a personal injury case that can be successfully pursued.

• Electrical burns

Although they can happen at home or other places as well, electrical burns usually occur at workplaces as the result of electrical shock or by being burned on a hot, electrified heating element. This is particularly true in the case of those who work on construction sites or in an industrial setting where they are in regular contact with electrical sources. Although these work-related accidents may be covered by workers’ compensation law in California, it is important to have an experienced lawyer such as we have at Cartwright Law Firm to help you determine if a third party is also liable.

• Chemical burns

These are also mostly workplace-related injuries often caused by acids or some other type of toxic chemicals that come into contact with the body, though such exposure can also happen at home or other locations outside of work. 

• Scalding burns

These are burns that occur when one is exposed to burn by hot water, steam, or another type of hot gas. The burn is known as a scalding burn and is second to sunburn as the most common type of burn people suffer. Scalding can happen at home, at work, or anywhere else.

• Radiation burns

These are burns caused by a person either being exposed too much to the sun or spending excessive time in a tanning bed. Tanning bed malfunctions and similar events can result in burns that can, in turn, cause serious injury and even permanent damage. If the tanning bed was defective, you may have a claim against the manufacturer or the proprietor.

Speak with a San Francisco Burn Injury Lawyer Today

If you suffered burn injuries as the result of someone else’s negligence, contact The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. today for a free case review. Our legal team is ready to help. Call: (415) 851-6486.

Our successful case results are a reflection of the values and virtues we believe in and uphold at Cartwright Law Firm. Nothing stops us from pursuing justice on behalf of those who need it.

Robert E. Cartwright Jr.
Founder and Managing Partner