A: While some burn injuries are simply accidents that could not have been predicted or prevented, other burn injuries would not have taken place except for the negligent, reckless, or unreasonable action of another person, company, or entity. If your burn injury could have and should have been prevented, and you were not fully at fault for the accident, you may have a burn injury lawsuit.
Here are a few examples of burn injuries that could have been caused by negligence:
• You were burned in an accident at work or while on the job.
• You were burned by a dangerous or defective product.
• You were burned by the reckless behavior of another person.
• You were burned in a car fire after a vehicle accident that was not your fault.
The best way to find out whether or not you have a burn injury case is to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable Texas burn injury attorney about the particulars of your case. Every case is different, and the details of your burn injury could make a significant difference when it comes to recovering damages.