Chicago Injury Lawyer Blog

I recently settled a case for $12 Million for three children who were abused in their foster home. The most visible physical injuries in the case were severe bilateral burns one of the children received after her hands were forcibly placed in boiling water.

One of the most painful injuries that one can ever experience is a burn injury. When a burn occurs to the skin, nerve endings are damaged causing intense feelings of pain. Every year, millions of people in the United States are burned in one way or another. Of those, thousands die as a result of their burns. Many require long-term hospitalization. Burns are a leading cause of unintentional death in the United States, exceeded in numbers only by automobile crashes and falls. (Full story)

Many burns occur in situations that give rise to personal injury cases. I am currently handling a case for a man who suffered an electrical burn. Burns also occur as a result of chemical exposure, fires, and many other types of tortuous conduct.

If you have suffered a burn, it is important to contact an attorney who is experienced in investigating and litigating burn injuries.