Burn Injury Lawyer

Protecting Yourself Against Burn Injuries

Fire has served as humanity’s double-edged sword for centuries. Stolen from the Gods, as illuminated by Greek mythology, it has given humans life, power and longevity. It has enhanced technology and protected us from the dangers of our environment. Unfortunately, though, it has taken away life as well. An untamed flame wrecks havoc on its environment, consuming everything with no regard for or discrimination against any person or thing. Its association with the ultimate demise, an eternity in hell or the underworld, heightens the fear and relinquishes control over its life-giving powers, underscoring its destructive capabilities.

The threat of fire is real. Negligence can lead to the ultimate price: the loss of a loved one. Every year, forest fires, appliance-malfunction fires, and other fires resulting from negligence pose a threat to the livelihood, safety and security of American families. According to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), one person dies from a burn injury every two hours and another person is injured every thirty minutes.

It is important to understand the potential dangers in your house and to know what you can do to protect yourself and your family. Only 60% of American household have an escape plan in the event of fire, and of those, only 25% have practiced that plan. Even with these precautions in place, the cause of the fire may not be the homeowner’s fault. In these cases, it is important to know your rights.

If you or someone you know is the victim of a burn injury, contact the burn injury lawyers at 1-866-950-9000 for more information.