Practice Area
Burn Injury Lawyers in California
Severe burns are among the most painful injuries a person can survive, and recovery can take years of treatment and surgery. We pursue the full cost of that recovery from whoever caused it.
- FeeNo fee unless we win
- First conversationFree and confidential
- LanguageSe habla español
Overview
How these claims work.
Burn injuries arise from vehicle fires, defective products, electrical hazards, chemical exposure, and dangerous property conditions. Beyond the immediate trauma, serious burns often require skin grafts, multiple reconstructive surgeries, and long-term care for scarring, infection risk, and mobility.
Because the future care is so significant, valuing a burn case correctly is essential. We document the full treatment plan and work with medical and life-care experts so the long arc of recovery — not just the emergency care — drives the claim.
What We Handle
Burn injuries we handle
- Second- and third-degree burns
- Vehicle and fuel fire burns
- Electrical and chemical burns
- Scald and contact burns
- Burns from defective products
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement
- Nerve damage and loss of function
California Law
What you should know.
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Future care drives the claim
Serious burns can require years of surgery and care. A settlement reached before that future cost is understood can fall far short, which is why we build a complete life-care picture before resolving the case.
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Identify every responsible party
Depending on the cause, liability can fall on a property owner, a product manufacturer, an employer, or another driver. The two-year deadline applies, and a public entity may shorten it to six months.
General information, not legal advice. Deadlines and rules depend on the facts of your case, so talk to a lawyer about yours. Read our FAQ.
How We Help
What Reardon Stodolka brings to your case.
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We read the medicine, not just the file
The firm was built around reading treatment records the way clinicians do — connecting the mechanism of your injury to the diagnosis, the prognosis, and the long-term cost. That is what stops an insurer from dismissing a serious injury as minor.
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California is the whole practice
Deadlines, comparative-fault rules, and the insurers and courts you will face are all California-specific. The work is built around how injury claims actually move here, from the first claim letter to trial if it comes to that.
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No fee unless we win
You pay nothing up front and nothing unless we recover for you. The first conversation is free and focused on giving you a clear, honest read on your claim.
What makes burn injury claims different?
The treatment is long and expensive, often involving grafts and repeated surgery, and the scarring is frequently permanent. Valuing the claim requires projecting years of care, not just the initial hospital stay.
Can I recover for scarring and disfigurement?
Yes. California allows compensation for permanent scarring and disfigurement as part of non-economic damages, in addition to medical costs and lost income.
A defective product caused my burn. Who is responsible?
The manufacturer and others in the chain of distribution may be strictly liable. We preserve the product and pursue the parties responsible for the defect.
Free Case Review
Ready to talk about your case?
Share what happened and the questions weighing on you. The first conversation is free, confidential, and focused on clarity — with no fee unless we win.