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Burns are one of the most debilitating injuries anyone can suffer. Not only do they result in serious, chronic pain, but they can also cause severe mobility issues, emotional and psychological trauma, and more. The lifetime cost of treating serious burns is extensive, and many victims never fully recover.
Many cases of burn injury are the result of another party’s negligence. If you or a loved one suffered severe burns, the burn injury lawyers at Patrick Daniel Law will meticulously and strategically build a catastrophic injury claim on your behalf and mercilessly pursue the compensation to which you are entitled.
For a free case review, please call (713) 999-6666 or contact Patrick Daniel Law online today. Our lawyers serve burn injury victims in Houston and throughout Texas, as well as clients nationwide.
Although most people associate burns with fires, they actually have a number of different causes. These include:
Our lawyers have tried claims on behalf of clients who have suffered burn injuries as a result of:
Our founder and principal attorney, Patrick Daniel, achieved a substantial verdict in a defective product case where our client sustained serious burn injuries, including burn encephalopathy (damage to the brain resulting from severe burns).
The severity of burns is determined according to a scale that reflects the depth of damage. The classifications of a burn are:
Symptoms of a burn injury vary from redness and slight discomfort (as in a first-degree burn) to blistering of the skin, extreme pain, and increased risk of infection (as seen in third-degree burns).
The severity of the burn will also dictate the treatment required. Most burns are treatable through a visit to the doctor and/or first aid at home. However, burns that are deep or widespread are a medical emergency.
Victims with serious burns may require multiple surgeries to remove damaged tissue and prevent complications, as well as place skin grafts and reduce scarring. Hospitalization may be necessary until the victim’s condition stabilizes, after which he or she may be transferred to a burn center for specialized care.
Recovery from burns is long and arduous. Victims may need physical therapy to assist with issues affecting mobility (particularly if the burns are on the arms and legs or affect the joints). Occupational therapy and vocational rehabilitation may be necessary if the injuries affect the ability to perform everyday tasks or job-related activities.
Many burn victims require psychological counseling to cope with both the trauma of the injury and, depending on the location and severity of the burn, the impact on their appearance.
The cost and extent of treatment and ongoing rehabilitation is overwhelming for burn injury victims and their families. If you or somebody you love was severely burned as a result of someone else’s negligence, it is important to contact an injury lawyer as soon as possible.
The damages in cases involving serious burn injuries are often extensive. As such, your claim should take into account all of the losses you and your loved ones have suffered.
Compensation may be available for damages including:
Tragically, severe burns may prove fatal, either due to the severity of the injury or as a result of infection and other complications. If this worst-case scenario impacts your family, Patrick Daniel Law can file a wrongful death lawsuit on your behalf.
Damages that may be recoverable in a wrongful death burn injury claim include:
Whether you suffer severe, life-altering injury as a result of burns or lose a loved one, it is important to have an experienced legal team on your side. Patrick Daniel Law mercilessly pursues the compensation you and your family deserve.
The origin of a fire, explosion, or other circumstance resulting in burns is not always as straightforward as it seems. For example, fires sometimes occur in car accidents, but the reason for the fire may be a defective part.
Corporations will always try to argue that an injury is the fault of the consumer, not their product. If a defective product causes a house fire in which you suffer burns, the manufacturer will claim that you misused or modified the product, which caused it to malfunction.
Liability in workplace accidents is often complicated because of the routine presence of flammable materials and hazardous chemicals in some workplaces, such as refineries, farms, warehouses, and more. In addition, workers’ compensation in Texas is a “no-fault” system that limits the ability of employees to sue their employers for injury.
For all of these reasons, it is crucial to hire a lawyer if you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury. The cause of your injury and the party or parties at fault may be complicated, and you need experienced legal counsel to determine what happened and hold those responsible to account for your injuries and losses.
Burn injury cases are often further complicated by the loss of crucial evidence as a result of fires and explosions. We will enlist experts in fire science and other fields to examine and reconstruct the scene to determine the mechanism and order of events that led to your injury.
Sometimes multiple parties may be responsible for your injuries. Defective product claims frequently require us to take action against several different companies involved in the manufacture, design, and sale of a dangerous product.
Similarly, in workplace accidents involving fires, explosions, and chemical burns, the company that manufactures a dangerous product or substance may be liable, as well as any parties that negligently transport or store the material. This may include your employer, if the company fails to abide by workplace safety regulations.
In all of these circumstances, Patrick Daniel Law will meticulously gather evidence in your case and develop an effective, individualized legal strategy to attain the compensation you deserve. We are merciless in our efforts to recover the full extent of damages in your case.
Burn injury compensation can vary dramatically depending on the severity of the injury, long-term consequences, and who’s responsible. Minor burns might result in settlements of tens of thousands, while life-altering burns—especially those involving permanent scarring, disfigurement, or disability—can result in six- or even seven-figure recoveries.
At Patrick Daniel Law, we don’t chase easy settlements. Burn injuries can be life-altering, so we build strategic, unshakable cases that secure results. Contact us now for your FREE consultation.
If you were burned at work, your legal options depend on how the injury occurred and what kind of coverage your employer has. Under Texas Labor Code §408.001, workers’ comp is typically the exclusive remedy for injured employees whose employers carry workers’ comp insurance. However, Texas doesn’t require private employers to do so.
You may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit if your employer is a non-subscriber or if gross negligence is involved. Additionally, if a third party (such as a contractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer) contributed to your burn injury, you may be able to hold them directly accountable outside of the comp system.
Burn injuries at industrial sites, chemical plants, restaurants, and construction zones often involve overlapping liability. At Patrick Daniel Law, we know how to untangle it and pursue every possible path to recovery.
Reputable burn injury attorneys—including Patrick Daniel Law—work on a contingency fee basis. That means you don’t pay us unless we win. No upfront retainers, hourly rates, or hidden fees. Just relentless, results-driven representation because your future is on the line.
The success of a burn injury claim depends on many factors—how the injury occurred, the quality of evidence, the severity of your injuries, and the willingness of the insurer to negotiate. But the most critical factor? Whether you have experienced, strategic legal representation.
At Patrick Daniel Law, we’ve built our reputation on winning tough, high-stakes cases. We prepare every case like it’s heading to trial because that’s what gets the results you deserve at the time you need it most. Schedule your FREE case evaluation today to learn more about your rights and our approach.
Absolutely. Burns are physically excruciating and emotionally devastating. Victims often face skin grafts, reconstructive surgeries, infections, and long-term psychological trauma. These are deeply disruptive, often life-changing events. At Patrick Daniel Law, we make sure your suffering is addressed and fully accounted for in your claim.
Burn injuries can stem from a range of sources—defective products, chemical spills, workplace explosions, or car accidents. Proving liability means showing that someone had a legal duty to keep you safe, that they breached that duty, and that their actions (or inaction) directly caused your injury. This is the legal foundation of a personal injury case—and it requires precision.
At Patrick Daniel Law, we investigate the scene, preserve critical evidence, analyze safety protocols, pull inspection reports, and bring in forensic and medical experts to uncover what really happened. Then we connect the dots in a way that’s clear, compelling, and courtroom-ready.
Call us first. Insurance companies have one mission: minimize payouts and protect their profits—even when your health is on the line.
Our priority? Making sure you get the compensation you need to rebuild. From day one, we’ll step in to protect your rights, manage communications, and make sure you don’t get pushed into a lowball settlement.
Every burn injury case starts with one thing: a conversation. Your first step is a FREE case evaluation where we learn what happened and outline your legal options. From there, we launch into a detailed, strategic process designed to secure maximum compensation.
Here’s how it works:
We build cases that demand accountability. You take care of your recovery. We’ll handle the rest—strategically, meticulously, and without compromise.
At Patrick Daniel Law, representing burn injury victims isn’t about filing paperwork—it’s about stepping in to fight for them and refusing to back down. We are your legal strategist, investigator, and relentless protector. We evaluate every detail of your case, uncover the truth, and build a plan.
Our team handles the legal process—from preserving evidence to negotiating with insurers to preparing for trial if needed. You won’t have to chase answers or deal with delay tactics. We take that weight off your shoulders so you can focus on healing.
Strategic. Meticulous. Merciless. That’s not just our tagline—it’s who we are.
If you or a loved one sustains burn injuries at home, in a vehicle, or at work, you likely don’t know where to turn. The extent of treatment, the length of the recovery time, and the cost of current and future bills is overwhelming. Patrick Daniel Law is here to assist you in your time of need.
We understand the complexities of burn injury cases, as well as the upheaval they cause for victims and their families. Our team has achieved significant recoveries in claims involving severe burns, and we will draw upon this experience and history of victories to help you, too.
For a free case review, please call Patrick Daniel Law at (713) 999-6666 or contact us online today. Our burn injury lawyers serve clients in the greater Houston area and all of Texas, as well as throughout the nation.
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