Southfield Burn Injury Lawyers
A burn injury can leave behind more than physical scars. It can drain your savings, sideline your career, and shake your sense of safety in places that used to feel ordinary, your car, your apartment, your job site. It’s more than anyone should have to carry.
When someone else caused your injury, Michigan law gives you a path to hold them accountable. Our Southfield burn injury lawyers at Christensen Law walk that path with you, every step of the way.
Since 1991, we have helped injured Michiganders recover the compensation they need to move forward. If you were burned because of someone else’s carelessness, call us today at 248-600-4591 for a free consultation, and let us put our experience to work for you.
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Why Burn Injury Claims Often Become Long-Term Recovery Cases
Burn injuries are often far more serious than the initial emergency treatment alone. Many burn survivors face months or years of recovery involving skin grafts, reconstructive surgery, wound care, physical therapy, and ongoing pain management. In severe cases, burns may cause permanent scarring, nerve damage, limited mobility, and long-term emotional trauma.
The effects of a serious burn injury frequently extend beyond physical pain. Some people struggle to return to work, feel comfortable in social situations, or regain the independence they had before the accident. Everyday activities may suddenly require ongoing medical care, rehabilitation, or assistance from family members and caregivers.
Because of this, burn injury claims often involve much more than immediate medical expenses. Future surgeries, rehabilitation costs, lost earning capacity, psychological counseling, and long-term care needs can all become important parts of the case. Insurance companies may attempt to settle burn injury claims quickly before the full long-term impact of the injury is fully understood.
At Christensen Law, our Southfield burn injury lawyers work closely with medical experts and life-care specialists to understand how the injury may affect your future and pursue compensation that reflects both your current and long-term recovery needs.
What Causes Serious Burn Injuries in Southfield and Oakland County?
Southfield sits at the crossroads of major freeways like I-696, the Lodge, and the Southfield Freeway, where heavy commuter traffic and commercial activity create conditions where serious burn injuries can happen unexpectedly. Vehicle-related burns are especially common after crashes involving fuel-fed fires, battery explosions, or defective vehicle components.
Burn injuries throughout Oakland County also frequently result from:
- Defective consumer products, including space heaters, e-cigarettes, and lithium-ion batteries
- Industrial and construction accidents involving electrical equipment or flammable chemicals
- Restaurant and commercial kitchen fires caused by unsafe conditions or faulty wiring
- Apartment and rental property fires linked to negligent maintenance
- Gas line explosions and utility-related fires
- Trucking and rideshare accidents involving vehicle fires or explosions
Many severe burn injury cases involve more than one contributing factor, which is why early investigation is often critical.
In every case, the question we ask is simple: who failed to act with reasonable care, and how did that failure cause your injury? Once we identify the responsible party, we begin building a case to hold them accountable.
Michigan Law and Your Burn Injury Claim
Burn injury claims in Michigan are governed by personal injury law, which allows people who were hurt by someone else’s negligence to seek compensation.
The state generally gives you three years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit under MCL 600.5805, Michigan’s statute of limitations for personal injury cases. Waiting too long can mean losing your right to recover compensation entirely.
Michigan also follows a modified comparative negligence rule. This means you can still recover damages even if you are partly at fault for the incident that caused your burn, as long as you are not more than 50 percent responsible. However, your recovery may be reduced based on your share of fault.
Some of the most common types of compensation in burn injury cases include:
- Past and future medical expenses, including surgeries and rehabilitation
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity if you cannot return to your previous job
- Pain and suffering, both physical and emotional
- Disfigurement and scarring damages
- Costs of long-term care, home modifications, and assistive devices
- Loss of enjoyment of life and loss of consortium for spouses and family members
Putting a fair number on these losses takes experience and careful planning. We bring in medical experts, vocational specialists, and life-care planners to make sure nothing is overlooked.
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Do Not Accept a Burn Injury Settlement Too Early
Insurance companies often try to resolve burn injury claims before the full long-term impact of the injury is understood.
Severe burns may require:
- future surgeries
- skin graft procedures
- rehabilitation
- scar revision treatment
- pain management
- psychological counseling
Some complications may not fully develop until months after the original injury.
Once a settlement is accepted, additional compensation is usually no longer available, even if future medical needs become more serious than expected.
Severe burn injuries can create long-term medical, financial, and emotional challenges that are not always immediately obvious in the weeks after an accident. Before accepting a settlement, it is important to understand how future surgeries, rehabilitation, scarring, chronic pain, and ongoing treatment may affect your life moving forward.
At Christensen Law, our Southfield burn injury lawyers work with medical experts and long-term care specialists to evaluate the full impact of severe burn injuries and pursue compensation that reflects both your current and future recovery needs. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
Who Pays for Auto-Related Burn Injuries?
If your burn injury happened in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance system likely applies. Under no-fault, your own insurance pays for medical bills and a portion of lost wages, regardless of who caused the crash.
However, you can still file a third-party lawsuit against the at-fault driver if your injuries meet the threshold of “serious impairment of body function” or permanent serious disfigurement, both of which often apply to severe burns.
These cases involve a mix of insurance claims and lawsuits, and the rules can be tricky. We help our clients pursue every available source of compensation under Michigan law.
Our Track Record of Success in Burn and Catastrophic Injury Cases
Burn injuries fall under the umbrella of catastrophic injuries, and we have a long history of recovering significant compensation in catastrophic injury cases throughout Michigan. Our results reflect the time and resources we put into every client’s story.
Some examples of our representative high-value results include:
- $17,800,000 for a motor vehicle accident personal injury case
- $9,500,000 for a motorcycle accident
- $9,500,000 for a wrongful death case
- $4,550,000 for a personal injury case
- $4,197,000 for a car accident
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and every case is judged on its own facts. What our results do show is our commitment to going the distance for our clients, whether that means negotiating a strong settlement or taking the case to trial. From the D to the UP, our trial attorneys have built a reputation for proven expertise and powerful results.
How Our Southfield Burn Injury Lawyers Build Your Case
Building a strong burn injury case takes more than collecting medical bills. It takes a careful investigation, the right experts, and a clear understanding of how your life has been changed. When you hire us, here is what we do for you:
- Investigate the cause. We visit the scene, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and consult with experts in fire science, product engineering, or accident reconstruction as needed.
- Identify all responsible parties. Sometimes more than one person or company shares the blame. We look at every possible source of compensation, from negligent drivers to product manufacturers to property owners.
- Document your damages. We work with your medical team to understand the full scope of your treatment plan, including future surgeries and long-term care.
- Handle the insurance companies. You will not have to take calls from adjusters or worry about saying the wrong thing. We manage all communication.
- Prepare every case for trial. Insurance companies pay more attention when they know your lawyer is ready to go to court. Our trial-ready approach often leads to stronger settlements.
You focus on healing. We will focus on the legal work. That balance is at the heart of everything we do.
Serving Southfield and Surrounding Communities
Our Southfield headquarters is located at the heart of one of the busiest commercial corridors in metro Detroit. From clients near the Lawrence Technological University campus to those visiting the Northland Center area or commuting along Telegraph Road, we serve injured people from every corner of the city.
Whether your burn injury happened on the freeway, at home, on the job, or somewhere else in Oakland County, we are ready to help.
We also have offices in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Troy, and Grand Rapids, and we represent clients throughout the state. No matter where you are in Michigan, our team can come to you when travel is difficult after a serious injury.
Common Questions Answered by a Southfield Burn Injury Lawyer
Below are some of the most common questions we hear from people considering a burn injury claim in Southfield. If you have other questions about your situation, we are happy to answer them during your free consultation.
We handle burn injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront and nothing at all unless we recover compensation for you. Our fee comes out of the final settlement or verdict, so there is no financial risk in getting started. Consultations are always free.
Compensation in a burn injury case can include medical expenses, lost wages, future earning loss, pain and suffering, disfigurement, emotional distress, and the cost of long-term care. The exact amount depends on the severity of your injuries, the strength of the evidence, and the available insurance coverage. We work to identify every category of damages that applies to your situation.
Most personal injury cases settle out of court, and many burn injury claims do as well. However, settlement only works when the insurance company offers fair value. If they refuse, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial. Our trial reputation often encourages stronger settlement offers from the start.
Bring any documents you have related to the incident, including photos, medical records, accident reports, insurance information, and contact details for witnesses. If you do not have these items yet, do not worry. We can help you gather what is needed. The most important thing is to reach out and start the conversation.
Yes. Michigan’s wrongful death statute allows certain family members to bring a claim when a loved one dies because of someone else’s negligence. These cases can include compensation for medical bills, funeral expenses, lost financial support, and the loss of companionship. We treat these cases with the care and sensitivity they deserve.
Talk to Our Southfield Burn Injury Lawyers Today
A burn injury can take so much from you, but it does not have to take your future. At Christensen Law, our Southfield burn injury lawyers are here to listen to your story, protect your rights, and fight for the full compensation you need to move forward. We have stood up for injured Michiganders for more than three decades, and we are ready to stand up for you.
Call our Southfield office today at 248-600-4591 for a free, no-obligation consultation, or reach out through our website to get started. There are no fees unless we win your case, so there is nothing to lose and so much to gain by taking that first step. Let us listen, protect, and win for you.
