Burns are among the most common types of injuries sustained in explosion accidents, and we typically see that explosions occur most often in the workplace. According to statistics, burns account for approximately 42% of all work-related injuries. Studies further show that about 10% of workplace fatalities are caused by burns. These statistics demonstrate the catastrophic consequence that can be faced by burn victims. Even in cases where the victim survives, they often have a very long and painful recovery ahead of them.
Fighting for your rights in a burn case is a matter of holding the proper parties responsible. An explosion accident can lead to many negative consequences. Knowing your legal options can help give you peace of mind during this difficult time. Here at Burg Simpson, we stand up for explosion accident victims. We can help when you or a loved one have suffered burns due to an explosion, whether the explosion occurred at the job site or elsewhere.
Burn Injuries Caused by Explosions 
An explosion is simply a chemical reaction caused by the presence of highly combustible materials. When these materials come into contact with an ignition agent, the materials destabilize and explode. The explosion itself can produce a burn injury due to heat caused by the blast. In some cases, an explosion happens near a furnace, a gas tank, or on an oil rig, thus lighting additional flammable material on fire and causing burns.
A burn injury can be caused by various types of explosions, including:
- Burns from improperly used products
- Chemical burns
- Burns caused by the use of explosive material such as dynamite
- Natural gas and oil leaks
- House fires
If you or a family member have been affected by a burn incident, it is important to make sure that the responsible party is held accountable. Contacting a national burn accident attorney is the first step in the process.
Recovering Damages from Burn Accidents
Burn injuries are often very severe and catastrophic. According to the World Health Organization, more than 180,000 deaths are caused by burn injuries each year. Victims who survive must deal with a very painful and long road to recovery. A burn victim may face continued consequences from the initial burn, including loss of limbs, nerve damage, severe pain, visual impairment, and internal injuries such as lung disease.
It is important to ensure that burn victims receive the compensation that they need to move forward with their lives. After an explosion, maximizing compensation is the key to a more secure future. Some damages that are available to burn victims include:
- Medical and Prescription Costs: A burn accident can lead to lengthy hospitalizations and intensive medical care. Burn victims often spend days or weeks in the hospital following the initial incident. After they are released, they may need rehabilitative care and multiple surgeries to treat their injuries. It should be no surprise that medical costs can quickly skyrocket. The party who is responsible for the explosion can be held liable for all medical and prescription costs required for the treatment of injuries.
- Lost Wages: Burn victims may be unable to return to work as they recover from their injuries. In the case of severe burns, victims may be left disabled and unable to work at all. A burn accident lawyer will fight for lost earnings and lost wages caused by the explosion. This includes both past wages as well as future income earning capacity that was lost due to the accident.
- Pain and Suffering: Physical pain is a shared experience among burn victims. The severe agony caused by burns is debilitating and affects every aspect of a victim's life. The individual may be unable to perform routine self-care tasks such as bathing and getting dressed without major assistance. The pain and loss of quality of life is a major factor in burn accident settlements.
Knowing your legal rights is the first step to making a successful recovery. A skilled burn accident attorney will be prepared to help you fight for the compensation that you deserve.
Holding Negligent Parties Accountable
There are many potential parties to hold accountable for burn injuries following an explosion. Victims may look to the following entities for compensation:
- Manufacturing plant owners
- Oil rig operators
- Negligent employees
- Engineers and plant inspectors
- Government agencies
- Builders and contractors
Making sure that you have the right parties involved in your case is crucial. All negligent actors should be held fully responsible for their actions. The trust is that most explosions and burn injuries are preventable through the use of basic care and caution. If one of these entities had performed its job to an acceptable level, victims would not have suffered as a result.
Fighting For Your Rights
Burn victims have many rights following an explosion. However, many people are unaware or afraid to fully exercise them. You should not have to suffer following a burn accident injury nor should you be held financially responsible for someone else's negligence. You have the right to compensation. The first step is to reach out to a lawyer who can help. Once your attorney is on board, they will begin by investigating your claim and notifying the appropriate parties that you are seeking compensation. With the help of a skilled and seasoned national explosion accident attorney, you can receive the compensation that you deserve.
Hire an Attorney Today
Suffering burn injuries due to an explosion is a life-changing event. However, there is hope available. Burn victims should exercise their legal rights by contacting a qualified attorney as soon as possible. At Burg Simpson, our national explosion accident lawyers fight for the rights of burn victims. We can help you secure your future.
Our firm is standing by to help you at any time. We offer free consultations and case evaluations for all potential and prospective clients. You may have a limited time to act, so you should contact us right away. To schedule your appointment with one of our lawyers, please contact us using our online intake form or give us a call at (866) 637-1207.
