According to the American Burn Association, each year in the United States there are more than 1.1 million burn injuries, and 4,500 fire and burn deaths. A burn is defined as tissue damage caused by a variety of agents, such as heat or chemicals. Most common burns are caused by:

• Automobile Accidents
• Scalding/Hot Water
• Gas and other Flammable Liquid Fuel Explosions
• Defective Appliances
• Lighters & Matches
• Electrical Accidents
• Industrial Accidents
• Gasoline Spills
• Building Fires
• Defective Candles

Seriously burned patients often need focused and expert care to deal with the long-term physical and psychological effects of their injuries. At Mesirow & Stravitz, we understand that your immediate goals after going through such a terrible ordeal are to get the appropriate medical care and make sure it is paid for, to make sure you do not suffer financially through any lost wages, to make sure that your insurance company will pay for future treatment relating to your accident injuries, and to make sure that you will receive money for your past and future pain and suffering and other human losses. Our experienced attorneys will discuss your situation in detail, and go over the various options available to you. We will work with insurance companies and other parties involved in your case to make sure that all your needs are handled quickly and appropriately. If the insurance company is unwilling to offer a favorable settlement, we will take the fight to the appropriate court.

If you live in Metropolitan Washington (including the Maryland suburbs and Northern Virginia) or Baltimore (and its surrounding counties), and you or a loved one has experienced a burn injury, contact us online, or call us at 866-463-0303 (toll-free) or 202-463-0303 to set up a free consultation to discuss your legal options.