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California workplace accident verdict: a hospital explosion left a worker with burn injuries. Claims against the hospital, a utility and an electrical contractor cited code violations.
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Los Angeles Burn Injury Lawyer
Suffered a serious burn because of someone else’s negligence? At Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — our attorneys help burn injury victims across Los Angeles pursue full compensation. Contact us 24/7 for a free case review with a legal professional — there are no fees unless you get paid.
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Understanding Your Los Angeles Burn Injury Case
Explore essential resources on your rights, your options, and what to expect — everything you need to navigate the legal process, all in one place.
Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally recognized team that has represented thousands of injured Californians in complex, high-stakes injury cases. Our attorneys investigate what caused your burn, work with medical experts to document your treatment and future care, and handle every conversation with the insurance companies so you can focus on healing. There are no fees unless you get paid.
A burn injury lawyer builds and proves your claim so you can recover the full cost of your injury. Our attorneys investigate the cause and gather evidence, work with medical experts on your treatment and long-term care needs, negotiate with the insurance companies, and are prepared to represent you in court if a fair settlement is not offered. A legal professional can explain your options during a free case review.
Most serious burn injuries trace back to preventable negligence. The leading causes we see include car and truck accidents, workplace accidents, defective or dangerous products, and electrical and chemical burns. Identifying who was responsible — a negligent driver, an employer, a product manufacturer, or a property owner — is central to your claim, and our attorneys handle that investigation for you. Related help: product liability and workplace accidents.
Burn injury victims in California can generally recover both economic and non-economic damages. These commonly include medical expenses (including surgery, skin grafts, and future reconstructive care), lost wages and lost earning capacity, rehabilitation costs, disfigurement and scarring, and pain and suffering. Because severe burns often require lifelong care, a legal professional can review your losses during a free case review.
In most California burn injury cases you have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). Claims against a government entity have much shorter deadlines — often six months to file a written claim. Because missing a deadline can end your case, it's generally best to speak with a legal professional early.
Meet Our Los Angeles Burn Injury Attorneys
Nationally Recognized Powerhouse, Fighting for the Justice You Deserve
Our award-winning attorneys have recovered billions for clients while taking on insurance companies and major corporations.
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Colin M. Jones, Esq.Senior Partner and Senior Trial Attorney, Chair of the Personal Injury Litigation Department
Jennifer P. Burkes, Esq.Senior Partner & Strategic Advisor, Personal Injury Litigation Department
Mary Lee Caruso, Esq.Senior Partner
Ryan Casey, Esq.Senior Partner and Trial Attorney
Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq.Senior Partner
Philip Andonian, Esq.Partner and Trial Attorney
Alivia E. Abreu, Esq.Partner
Shervin G. Ghanoongooi, Esq.Partner
Christopher Goodroe, Esq.Partner
Nathan A. Guest, Esq.Partner and Trial Attorney
Brian M. Jacobson, Esq.Partner
Ariella Perry, Esq.PartnerRecent wins
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$2.8M
California truck accident settlement: a box truck driver fell asleep and hit a lamp post and a building, leaving a passenger with burn injuries and a serious leg injury.
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Los Angeles premises liability settlement: a person facing a blocked exit jumped from a second-floor apartment during a fire and suffered extensive burn injuries. No fire alarm sounded.
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San Diego workplace accident settlement: a meter exploded in a worker's hand during a test of an improperly labeled power panel, causing burn injuries.
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San Diego County premises liability settlement: scalding tap water left a child with extensive burn injuries in a rental apartment where tenants had complained about the water temperature.
*Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and evaluated on its own facts.
How Do I Know If I Have a Burn Injury Claim in Los Angeles?
Three factors determine whether you have a valid burn injury claim — fault, damages, and proof. Fault means another party's negligence — a driver, employer, product manufacturer, or property owner — caused your burn. Damages are your losses, such as medical bills, lost wages, and disfigurement. Proof includes medical records, incident reports, photos, and witness statements. California's statute of limitations applies, so contact Wilshire Law Firm for a free case evaluation.
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17#1 Settlements in California, 2022–2024*
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#1 Truck v. Pedestrian Accident Settlement
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#1 Multi-Vehicle Accident Settlement
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#1 Equipment Malfunction Settlement
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#1 Car v. Stationary Object Collision Settlement
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#1 Bus v. Passenger Accident Settlement
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#1 Whistleblower Retaliation Settlement
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#1 Underinsured Motorist Settlement
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#1 Slip & Fall Accident Settlement
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#1 Negligent Security Settlement
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#1 Ladder Accident Settlement
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#1 Hotel Premises Liability Settlement
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#1 Car v. Car Collision Settlement
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#1 Bicycle Accident Settlement
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#1 Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement
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#1 Age/Disability Discrimination Settlement
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#1 Wrongful Termination Settlement
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#1 Meal & Rest Breaks Settlement
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*#1 settlements in California have been awarded by TopVerdict.com. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Los Angeles Burn Injury FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
We've answered the most common ones below. If yours isn't here, call us — we're available 24/7.
Los Angeles burn claims often arise from apartment and building fires, restaurant and hospitality kitchens, industrial and manufacturing sites, port and logistics operations around San Pedro, vehicle fires on the freeways, and defective products. How and where the burn happened determines who may be liable.
A burn injury lawsuit arising in Los Angeles is generally filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, often at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. If a public entity may share responsibility, a written government claim is generally required within six months first.
Serious burns often require surgery, skin grafts, months of specialized wound care, and treatment for scarring, disfigurement, and nerve damage, along with the emotional impact. Because this care can continue for years, valuing the claim means accounting for both long-term medical costs and the lasting effect on daily life.
For most burn claims, the deadline is two years from the date of injury under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1. Deadlines have exceptions and are shorter when a government entity is involved, so it is wise to confirm yours promptly. The same rule applies in bicycle crash cases handled by our Los Angeles bicycle accident lawyers.