Las Vegas Burn Injury Lawyer
After a serious burn, you may be facing wound care, missed work, and questions about whether you’ll need surgery or treatment for scarring. If a fire, scald, electrical accident, or defective product caused your injury, Solis Torres Law can help you determine who may be responsible and pursue compensation for your recovery.
Who May Be Responsible for a Burn Injury?
Burn injuries can result from apartment or hotel fires, hot water or steam, exposed wiring, chemical exposure, or a vehicle fire after a crash. Who may be responsible depends on how the injury happened. A property owner may be responsible if they failed to address a known electrical hazard. A manufacturer may be responsible if a product defect caused a fire or burn. A driver may be responsible if their negligence caused a crash that led to a fire.
The records we look for depend on the cause. A fire department report may help identify where a fire started. Maintenance records or tenant complaints may show when a property manager learned of a problem. In a product case, the item itself, its model number, and purchase records can help identify what failed. If it’s safe to do so, keep any photos or records you already have and tell us where the item or other evidence is located.
For injuries at a resort, see our guide on when Nevada hotels and casinos may be liable for injuries. If the injury happened at a vacation rental, our guide to who may be responsible for an injury at a Las Vegas short-term rental explains why control of the property matters.
What Can You Recover After a Burn Injury?
A serious burn can require follow-up care long after you leave the hospital. Depending on the injury and the evidence, a claim may include:
Emergency care, hospital stays, wound care, and surgeries such as skin grafts
Rehabilitation and future treatment for scarring or restricted movement
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity if the injury changes the work you can do
Pain, emotional distress, and the effects of permanent scarring or disfigurement
We review treatment records, recommendations for future care, and how the injury affects work and daily activities. If you’re waiting for an insurer to respond, our guide explains what can affect the timing of a Nevada insurance claim.
Burn Injury FAQs
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Possibly. If another party is legally responsible, scarring can be part of a claim. Photos taken over time, medical records, and recommendations for future scar treatment can help document the injury and its lasting effects.
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Workers’ compensation may apply. If someone outside your employer and coworkers was legally responsible, such as the manufacturer of defective equipment, you may also have a separate claim against that party. The two claims can affect each other, so it’s worth reviewing them together.
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Nevada generally allows two years to file a personal injury lawsuit, often measured from the date of injury. The facts and type of claim can affect the deadline. Workers’ compensation has its own reporting and filing requirements.
WERE YOU OR A LOVED ONE SERIOUSLY BURNED?
Call Solis Torres Law at (702) 522-5555 for a free consultation. Tell us what happened, and we’ll explain your legal options. Consultations are available in English and Spanish.