Burn injuries cause severe physical damage and emotional trauma that can impact your life for years. If you suffered a burn injury due to someone else’s negligence, AMS Law Group‘s Richardson burn injury lawyers can help you pursue financial compensation under Texas law. Burn injury cases may involve fires, explosions, chemical accidents, electrical incidents, or workplace injuries, and can lead to substantial medical costs and long‑term effects.
Why Choose AMS Law Group for Your Burn Injury Claim
When you suffer a serious burn injury, it is important to work with a law firm that understands both the medical complexity and the legal issues involved. AMS Law Group brings more than 34 years of combined attorney experience to the injury cases we handle. Our team aims to respond to new clients quickly, and you have direct access to your attorney—not only to paralegals or case managers.
We have recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for injury victims across Texas. We handle cases on a contingency‑fee basis, which means you do not owe attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. We are available 24/7 to answer your questions, and our multilingual team speaks English, Spanish, and Arabic to serve a diverse client community. When you choose AMS Law Group, you are working with a firm that is committed to identifying negligent parties and pursuing the resources you need to move forward after a burn injury.
Types of Burn Injuries We Handle
Burn injuries are generally classified by how they occur. Understanding the type of burn you suffered can help determine who may be liable and what compensation may be available.
- Thermal burns result from direct contact with fire, flames, hot liquids, steam, or hot surfaces. These are among the most common burn injuries and may occur in workplace accidents, residential fires, and vehicle accidents.
- Electrical burns happen when electricity passes through the body, causing both external and internal damage. These injuries can occur in workplace settings, construction sites, or due to faulty wiring or defective products.
- Chemical burns develop when corrosive substances contact the skin, eyes, or respiratory system. Industrial workers, construction employees, and consumers exposed to hazardous products are at higher risk.
- Radiation burns are less frequent but can result from prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation (such as the sun) or occupational radiation exposure in medical or industrial environments.
Common Causes of Burn Injuries in Texas
Burn injuries in Texas arise in many different settings, and identifying the cause is critical to proving liability. Common causes include:
- Workplace accidents at refineries, oil fields, chemical plants, and manufacturing facilities
- Motor vehicle accidents involving fuel tank ruptures, fires, or explosions
- Residential fires related to defective appliances, faulty wiring, or unsafe building conditions
- Commercial and industrial structure fires are associated with negligent maintenance or safety violations
- Defective products, including highly flammable clothing, malfunctioning appliances, and unsafe electronics
- Construction site accidents involving welding equipment, explosions, or inadequate safety protocols
In these scenarios, responsibility may fall on property owners, employers, manufacturers, contractors, or other parties whose negligence contributed to the incident. AMS Law Group investigates the cause of your burn injury, identifies all potentially responsible parties, and seeks appropriate compensation from each.
Long-Term Effects of Severe Burn Injuries
The impact of a severe burn injury often extends far beyond the initial accident. Many burn survivors face ongoing physical and emotional challenges that require long‑term medical care and support.
Burn injuries can cause scarring and contractures that limit movement and function. Victims may experience chronic pain that persists for years. Damage to skin and underlying tissues can affect temperature regulation, making it difficult to tolerate heat or cold. Infection risk can remain elevated, requiring careful wound management and preventive care.
Psychological effects are also significant. Burn survivors frequently experience anxiety, depression, and post‑traumatic stress symptoms. Visible scarring or disfigurement can lead to social withdrawal or reduced self‑confidence. Many burn victims lose earning capacity because they cannot return to their previous occupation or must reduce their hours. Taken together, these long‑term complications can justify substantial compensation for lifetime medical expenses, lost income, and non‑economic harms.
Compensation for Burn Injury Victims
Texas law allows burn injury victims to seek both economic and non‑economic damages from parties whose negligence caused the injury.
Economic damages address your financial losses, including emergency medical care, surgeries, skin grafts, hospitalization, rehabilitation therapy, medications, and ongoing medical treatment. You may also recover lost wages for time away from work and, when appropriate, compensation for reduced earning capacity if your injury prevents you from returning to your prior job or forces you into lower‑paying work.
Non‑economic damages compensate for pain and suffering, emotional distress, mental anguish, scarring, and disfigurement. These damages recognize how your injury affects your quality of life. In serious cases, your claim may include costs identified through life care planning—a detailed assessment of future medical and support needs.
AMS Law Group works with medical experts and life care planners to evaluate the full value of your claim. We aim to avoid quick settlements that do not reflect the true impact of your injury and instead build a comprehensive case that documents your losses.
Burn Injury Claims in Texas: What You Need to Know
Texas law generally gives you two years from the date of your burn injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. This statute of limitations is crucial; missing it can bar your claim. Contact AMS Law Group as soon as possible after your injury to help protect your legal rights.
Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You may still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault, as long as your share of responsibility is not more than 50 percent. However, any award can be reduced in proportion to your percentage of fault.
If your burn injury occurred at work, you may have a workers’ compensation claim, a third‑party liability claim, or both. Workers’ compensation typically provides benefits regardless of fault but may limit the types of damages you can receive. A third‑party claim against someone other than your employer—such as a product manufacturer or property owner—may allow you to seek broader damages. AMS Law Group evaluates your situation to determine which claims are available.
Preserving evidence is vital in burn injury cases. Photographs of the accident scene, any defective product, and unsafe conditions can help support your claim. Medical records documenting your injuries and treatment are essential. Witness statements and expert opinions, such as fire investigation reports or product analyses, can help establish liability. The sooner you hire an attorney, the sooner your legal team can work to preserve this evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Burn Injuries
What qualifies as a burn injury case?
A burn injury case typically exists when someone else’s negligence contributed to or caused your burn. Examples include negligent property maintenance, unsafe workplace practices, defective products, or vehicle fires linked to careless driving. If your burn occurred in an incident you did not solely cause, you may have grounds for a claim.
How long does a burn injury claim take?
The timeline varies. Some cases can be resolved in several months, especially when liability is clear and injuries are well‑documented. Complex cases involving multiple defendants, serious injuries, or disputes over fault may take longer, sometimes a year or more. AMS Law Group works to move cases forward efficiently while still gathering the evidence needed to support full compensation.
What should I do immediately after a burn injury?
Seek emergency medical care right away. Once you are safe and able, document the accident scene with photographs if possible. Collect contact information from witnesses. If the injury occurred at work, report it to your employer promptly. Before speaking extensively with insurance companies, consider contacting AMS Law Group for a free consultation so you can understand your rights and potential claims.
How much is my burn injury case worth?
Case value depends on many factors: the severity of your burns, the extent of scarring and disfigurement, your medical expenses, your lost wages, your age and earning potential, and the strength of the liability evidence. Severe burns that cause permanent limitations and significant loss of income generally involve more serious potential damages than minor burns. AMS Law Group reviews all relevant information to estimate a reasonable range for your case.
Do I need a lawyer for a burn injury claim?
You are not required to have a lawyer, but insurance companies have adjusters and attorneys focused on reducing payouts. An attorney experienced with burn injury claims can investigate the incident, gather evidence, and negotiate on your behalf. Many injury victims obtain more comprehensive compensation when they have legal representation.
What if the burn happened at work?
You may have both a workers’ compensation claim and a possible third‑party claim. Workers’ compensation can cover medical expenses and a portion of lost wages, but usually does not include non‑economic damages. If a third party—such as a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner—played a role in your injury, you can pursue a separate claim for broader damages. AMS Law Group examines the circumstances to identify all potential avenues for recovery.
How do you prove liability in a burn injury case?
We work to show that the defendant owed you a duty of care, breached that duty through negligent actions or omissions, and caused your injury. Evidence may include photographs, expert testimony (such as fire investigators or engineers), safety records, maintenance logs, product testing data, and witness statements. Our investigation focuses on identifying what went wrong and who is responsible.
What is a life care plan?
A life care plan is a structured evaluation of your long‑term medical and support needs. It can include projected costs for future surgeries, rehabilitation, therapy, medications, assistive devices, home modifications, and in‑home care. Life care plans help quantify the future financial impact of your injury for settlement negotiations or trial.
Can I still file a claim if I was partially at fault?
Yes, under Texas’s comparative negligence rules, you may still file a claim if you were partially at fault, provided your share of fault does not exceed 50 percent. Any damages you receive will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
What evidence do you need for a burn injury case?
Important evidence includes medical records, photographs of your injuries and the accident scene, documentation of the product or condition involved, witness statements, expert reports, safety and maintenance records, and proof of lost wages and other expenses. Early legal involvement helps ensure that this evidence is collected and preserved.
Contact AMS Law Group for a Free Burn Injury Consultation
You generally have only two years to file a burn injury lawsuit in Texas, so acting promptly is important. AMS Law Group offers a free, confidential consultation to review your situation and explain your legal options. Call (888) 960-8363 today or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
We work on a contingency‑fee basis, meaning you do not pay attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our team aims to respond quickly and is available 24/7 to address your questions. AMS Law Group is here to help you pursue appropriate compensation for your burn injury and move forward with your recovery.