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Burned in an accident in Las Vegas? Healing takes time, and your claim must cover all of it.

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Do these four things now

The first few days decide a lot of cases. In order:

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Get burn care now and follow itBurns change over days. Follow the treatment plan and keep every appointment.
2
Don't give a recorded statementYou don't have to. Adjusters are trained to get you to say things that lower your claim. Say: "My lawyer will call you."
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Keep the evidenceKeep the product, clothing or item involved. Photograph the injuries over time.
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Don't sign anything. Call us.Early release forms and medical authorizations are written to limit what they owe you. A ten-minute call costs nothing and tells you where you stand.

What you can get paid for

A burn claim covers everything the injury took from you, now and later.

Find out what your case is worth
Medical billsER, surgery, therapy, and treatment your doctor says you'll need later.
Lost payDays you missed, and income you'll lose if you can't go back to the same job.
Scarring and future surgeryScars, grafts and the surgery your doctors say you will need.
Pain and what you've lostPhysical pain, stress, and the things you can't do anymore.

Burn injury results

$5.5MProduct liabilitySpace heater case.$21MJury verdict · drunk driverA drunk driver hit our client. The insurer still disputed fault. The jury did not.Track record$800M+ recovered. 5,000+ clients represented.Open the results archive →
Every case is different. Past results don't guarantee yours. Results shown are firm-wide unless a place is named.

Deadlines vary. Act early.

How long you have depends on the type of case and who is responsible. Some claims, such as those against a government agency, have deadlines measured in months, not years. Call early, and we find the deadline that applies to you.

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Las Vegas burn injury questions we get every day

Straight answers. No fine print.

A product caught fire. Who is responsible?
Possibly the maker, the seller, or others in the chain. Keep the product. It is the evidence.
What if I was partly at fault?
In Nevada, you cannot recover if your share of fault is greater than the combined fault of those you claim against. Otherwise, compensation is reduced by your share of fault. An insurer's claim about your share does not decide it. We review the evidence and the law that applies to your claim.
How much do you charge?
Nothing up front. We only get paid if you do. Our fee is a percentage of the money we get for you. You see it and sign it before we start. If we don't win, you owe nothing, not even case costs.
Israel Whitbeck
Israel WhitbeckAttorney · Las Vegas · Nevada and California bars · 19 years
Tracy Horn
Tracy HornAssociate Attorney · licensed in Nevada, California and Arizona
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A staffed office, not a satellite. Israel Whitbeck was born and raised in Las Vegas and has handled Nevada injury claims for 19 years. Tracy Horn, licensed in Nevada, works on our Nevada cases with him. Can't come to us? We come to you, anywhere in Clark County.

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Almost half a million people are involved in a fire in this country ever year. Many of these burn victims were involved in a house fire. However, that isn't the only way you can experience this sort of injury. A lot of the clients here at TORKLAW have been involved in car accidents or chemical explosions. Regardless of the cause, the Las Vegas burn injury lawyers here have the necessary experience to get you the compensation you deserve.

The problem with burn injuries is that they’re usually compounded with other injuries. If you’re involved in a fiery car crash, you may suffer broken bones on top of your burns. Or, you could end up with a back injury that is complicated further by your third-degree burns. That is why these cases are so difficult for our clients. The amount of pain you go through is enormous. We understand this. Thats why our Las Vegas burn injury lawyers at TORKLAW work so hard to get our clients justice. All you have to do is call and schedule your free initial consultation sooner rather than later.

COMMON CAUSES

As mentioned above, house fires are not the only thing that causes burn injures in Las Vegas. You can suffer this sort of injury in a variety of ways. Some of the most common causes of serious burn injuries include the following:

  • Car accidents
  • House and electrical fires
  • Chemical spills and explosions
  • Workplace accidents
  • Gas and oil accidents
  • Child burns such as scalding or an incident at their daycare or school

Sadly, some of our cases do involve burn injuries to children. And some cases involve serious workplace incidents or accidents. The bottom line is that we aren’t as concerned with what caused your injuries. Our main concern at TORKLAW is proving that the defendant is responsible for your injuries. This means we have to find a way to prove that the defendant was negligent.

PROVING NEGLIGENCE

One way to think about negligence is that the defendant didn’t act the way they should. Think of what a reasonable person would have done in the same situation. Did the defendant behave this way? Or, did they do something out of the ordinary? Proving negligence requires your Las Vegas burn injury lawyer to prove the following four (4) things:

  • The defendant owed you a duty of care – This is not that difficult. We all owe each other a certain duty of care. For example, if you were hurt in a car accident, then the defendant had a duty to obey all of the traffic laws. If you were hurt at work because of faulty chemicals, then the manufacturer had a duty to produce a safe product.
  • The defendant breached this duty – This is where your Las Vegas burn injury lawyers at TORKLAW have to do their hardest work. You need to show that the defendant did something they shouldn’t have. Your lawyer will consult all the evidence available to do this.
  • You were injured – It's hard to deny your burn injuries. This is not usually the issue in these types of cases.
  • Your injuries were proved by the defendant’s breach – The defendant’s lawyer may try to claim that something other than their client’s behavior caused your injuries. It’s your attorney’s job to prove that the opposite is true.

If you’re able to prove negligence, then there’s a good chance you’ll be entitled to damages. It all depends on what you can prove.

TYPES OF BURN INJURIES

As with any other injury, burn injuries can be minor or they can be serious. The way burns are measured is in degrees. Third- and fourth-degree burns are the worst. They take months to heal. Some never fully heal. There isn’t much your doctor can do to help. Your Las Vegas burn injury lawyer at TORKLAW understands this. They know how much pain you’re in. That’s why they’ll fight so hard to get you the compensation you deserve.

COMPENSATION

One question a lot of our clients have is what sort of compensation they can receive. The truth is, we don’t know until we’ve met with you. Every case is different. There are some clients who have huge medical bills. There are other clients who have few medical bills but missed months of work. It all depends on the facts of your case. Your Las Vegas burn injury lawyers at TORKLAW will demand some or all of the following:

  • Medical bills
  • Future medical bills
  • Pain and suffering
  • Lost wages
  • Lost future income
  • Permanent disability

Once we have your free, initial consultation, we’ll have a better idea of what your claim is worth. We can discuss this after we have a chance to talk to you and the insurance company.

CONTACT TORKLAW'S LAS VEGAS BURN INJURY ATTORNEYS

It’s always a good idea to meet with a Las Vegas burn injury lawyer after you get hurt. The only way to know if you have a potential legal claim is to talk to a lawyer. The good news is that you can meet with one the lawyers at TORKLAW for free. Sit down and discuss your case with someone who’s handled dozens of cases like yours before. Just make sure you bring the following information with you to your free, initial consultation:

  • Copies of any correspondence between you and the insurance company
  • Letters and emails you have received from the defendant or their lawyer
  • A picture of your injuries
  • A copy of your medical records
  • Proof of any lost wages or income
  • Proof of what you have paid out of pocket for your medical treatment

Call today and set up your first appointment. We can conduct the consultation by phone or online if need be. And remember – you don't pay anything until after your case is resolved.

Immediate Steps After a Serious Burn Injury

Burn injuries can continue to damage tissue after the initial event. Get emergency treatment and follow the medical team’s wound-care, infection-control, surgical, and rehabilitation instructions. Do not return to an unsafe scene to collect evidence.

When another person can do so safely, preserve photographs, damaged clothing, product packaging, receipts, incident reports, witness contacts, and communications with a property owner, employer, manufacturer, utility, or insurer. A fire investigator, engineer, electrician, product expert, or code specialist may need to inspect the scene or product before it changes.

How Las Vegas Burn Injuries Happen

  • Apartment, hotel, casino, restaurant, nightclub, and workplace fires.
  • Explosions involving fuel, propane, gas lines, industrial processes, or defective equipment.
  • Electrical contact, arc flashes, unsafe wiring, and failed batteries or chargers.
  • Chemical exposure, improperly stored substances, and missing warnings or protective systems.
  • Scalding liquids, steam, unsafe water temperatures, and commercial kitchen incidents.
  • Defective appliances, vehicles, medical devices, lithium-ion batteries, or other products.

Who May Be Responsible?

Liability depends on the source of the hazard and control over it. Potential defendants can include a property owner, management company, contractor, employer, product manufacturer, component supplier, retailer, maintenance company, utility, or vehicle operator. More than one insurance policy may apply.

A complete investigation can require fire-origin analysis, inspection records, maintenance histories, building or fire-code evidence, product testing, prior complaints, surveillance footage, and corporate documents. Each party’s role must be proved; the fact that a fire or burn occurred does not establish liability by itself.

Documenting the Full Cost of a Burn Injury

A serious burn claim should address more than the first hospital bill. Evidence may include skin-graft procedures, reconstructive surgery, infection treatment, occupational and physical therapy, scar management, psychological care, assistive equipment, future procedures, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain, disfigurement, and limitations in daily life.

Photographs taken at medically appropriate intervals can document healing and scarring. Medical and vocational experts may be needed to evaluate future care and work limitations.

Nevada Comparative Negligence and Filing Deadline

NRS 41.141 governs comparative negligence in covered Nevada injury actions. Fault arguments should be examined against the scene evidence, safety duties, warnings, training, maintenance records, and expert findings.

NRS 11.190 generally provides a two-year period for an action to recover damages for personal injury caused by another’s wrongful act or neglect. Other deadlines or notice rules may apply, including matters involving a public entity, a minor, a defective product, construction, or death. Early investigation is critical because scenes are repaired and physical evidence is discarded.

Get a Free Las Vegas Burn Injury Case Review

Call 888.845.9696 or request a free case review. Our Las Vegas office is at 6360 S. Rainbow Boulevard, Suite 102, Las Vegas, NV 89118. There is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. Fees and case costs are explained in the written agreement.

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