Although burn injuries can occur in a variety of ways, some of the most catastrophic cases result from these scenarios. Vehicle Accidents Cause Burn Injuries Although auto manufacturers incorporate features designed to minimize the risk of vehicle fires, many victims sustain burns due to car accidents. In most cases, a reckless or negligent driver is found to be at fault. In other cases, however, the issue can be traced back to a vehicle design defect. Defective Products Cause Burn Injuries The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission reports on thousands of incidents every year in which defective consumer products cause injury and death. A substantial number of these incidents involve burn injuries. Past incidents have included: ATV and RAZR fires, Chemical burns from battery acid in light-up shoes, Chemical burns from men’s beard dye, and Exploding vehicle seat belts. Product liability claims are the usual approach for seeking relief when a victim sustains burn injuries due to a defective product. Workplace Accidents Cause Burn Injuries Thermal, chemical, and electrical burns can occur in the workplace for a variety of reasons. Job-related accidents occur due to a lack of safety protocols and equipment, improper labeling of chemicals, improper training, or the lack of personal protective equipment. Most workplace burns fall under the employer’s workers’ compensation coverage, although third parties may have liability for the victim’s injuries in some cases. Structure Fires Cause Burn Injuries One memorable incident, a Florida casino boat fire in 2017, led to the death of a 42-year-old woman and at least 8 other injuries. Often, structure fires are purely accidental. Sometimes, however, these tragedies occur due to someone’s negligence or carelessness. Premises Liability Incidents Cause Burn Injuries Victims can sustain injuries in public and private locations due to electrical wiring problems, gas explosions, construction defects, etc. Scalding (thermal burns) can also occur when a facility (such as a hotel or childcare center, for example) sets water heater temperatures too high. Bar and restaurant patrons risk burn injuries any time they’re served a flaming drink or food item. In many of these cases, the cause of the injury can be traced back to negligence. No matter how you or a loved one suffered a severe burn injury, you may have the right to pursue compensation if someone else was at fault. A burn injury lawyer can identify the at-fault party (or parties) and hold them accountable for the pain and loss you suffered.