Why Do Burn Injuries Occur?
Burn injuries often involve fires or explosions. For example, occupants of motor vehicles could suffer burn injuries in a crash – the gas tank could rupture, and gasoline could ignite. Burn injuries could occur in commercial truck crashes, especially if the truck was carrying flammable or combustible materials.
However, burn injuries could occur even if victims are not directly touched by a fire or explosion. In a motor vehicle crash, a fire could cause the metal body of the vehicle to heat up. If victims’ bodies touch the superheated metal, they could suffer severe burns.
You could suffer a burn injury in your home because of a defective product, like a kitchen appliance or an electronic device. Your landlord may have failed to make necessary repairs to your apartment, allowing a fire hazard to remain in place until it was triggered.
If you suffered a burn injury and are unsure if you have a case, call a Maryland personal injury lawyer from our firm. The initial legal consultation is free.