Burn Injury and Scales of Justice - Colorado Burn Injury Attorney in Aurora, CO

Colorado Burn Injury Attorney

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Severe Burns Change Everything. We’ll Protect Your Health, Your Finances, and Your Future.

Burn injuries are uniquely painful and complex. Beyond emergency care and hospitalization, survivors often face grafts, contractures, infections, months of rehabilitation, and years of scar management and counseling. Insurance companies tend to minimize the severity, delay treatment approval, or argue that prior conditions—not the incident—caused your limitations. 

At The Lawrence Law Firm, we represent burn survivors across Aurora, Denver, and the Front Range (Arapahoe, Adams, Jefferson, and Douglas Counties). Our mission is simple: secure the full compensation you need while you focus on healing.

From the first call, we coordinate medical documentation, lock down critical evidence, and map every potential insurance policy. Then we present your damages—medical, functional, and human—in a way adjusters and juries understand.

Why Hire a Colorado Burn Injury Lawyer?

Burn cases demand a different approach than a typical injury claim. A dedicated burn attorney will:

  • Preserve technical evidence early (fire origin-and-cause reports, code compliance records, product testing, scene photos, utility and maintenance logs).

  • Translate medicine into proof (degree of burn, total body surface area (TBSA), grafts, contractures, pruritus, thermoregulation issues, smoke inhalation, airway injury).

  • Build long-term damages with life-care planners, plastic/reconstructive surgeons, occupational/physical therapists, pain specialists, psychologists, and economists.

  • Sequence insurance correctly (liability, property, UM/UIM if a vehicle was involved, homeowners/MedPay, commercial, excess/umbrella) and manage health-plan subrogation and provider liens.

  • Litigate when necessary if a carrier stalls, lowballs, or denies responsibility.

Early involvement prevents evidence loss and ensures the medical record captures the full scope of your injury.  Our personal injury attorney is here to help.

How Burn Injuries Happen (Common Case Types)

  • Residential fires (faulty wiring, code violations, landlord negligence, defective smoke detectors).

  • Apartment/HOA common-area incidents (boiler rooms, grills, heaters, chemical storage).

  • Workplace/construction burns (electrical arcs, hot surfaces, steam, chemicals—often third-party liability in addition to workers’ comp).

  • Product defects (space heaters, stoves/ovens, lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes/vapes/tools, electrical appliances, faulty chargers).

  • Vehicle crashes (thermal burns from fire, airbag chemical irritation, hot fluids, road rash with burn-like features).

  • Restaurant/scald injuries (commercial kitchens, hot liquids, defective equipment).

  • Chemical burns (acids/alkalis, cement, pool chemicals, industrial agents).

  • Electrical injuries (arc flash, faulty equipment, inadequate lockout/tagout).

Each mechanism requires a tailored evidence plan and coverage strategy—we build both from day one.

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Medical Overview: Degrees, TBSA, and Complications (Plain English)

  • Burn depth:

  • Total Body Surface Area (TBSA): The percentage of body affected drives treatment intensity, infection risk, and long-term care needs.

  • Common complications: infections (including MRSA), contractures limiting range of motion, neuropathic pain, pruritus (constant itch), temperature intolerance, dehydration risk (sweat gland damage), hypertrophic/keloid scarring, airway injuries from smoke/heat, PTSD/anxiety/depression.

  • Rehab & recovery: debridement, split-thickness skin grafts, tissue expanders, pressure garments/silicone therapy, steroid/laser treatments, splinting, and prolonged PT/OT. Many survivors require staged revision procedures months or years later.

Insurers often downplay non-hospital phases. We document the entire arc—acute care, rehab, revision surgeries, and daily limitations.

Medical Overview: Degrees, TBSA, and Complications (Plain English)

  • Burn depth:

    • Partial-thickness (2nd degree)—blistering, severe pain, risk of scarring.

    • Full-thickness (3rd degree)—destroys skin layers; often requires grafting.

    • Deeper (4th+)—extends into muscle/bone; catastrophic.

  • Total Body Surface Area (TBSA): The percentage of body affected drives treatment intensity, infection risk, and long-term care needs.

  • Common complications: infections (including MRSA), contractures limiting range of motion, neuropathic pain, pruritus (constant itch), temperature intolerance, dehydration risk (sweat gland damage), hypertrophic/keloid scarring, airway injuries from smoke/heat, PTSD/anxiety/depression.

  • Rehab & recovery: debridement, split-thickness skin grafts, tissue expanders, pressure garments/silicone therapy, steroid/laser treatments, splinting, and prolonged PT/OT. Many survivors require staged revision procedures months or years later.

Insurers often downplay non-hospital phases. Our Colorado burn injury attorney documents the entire arc—acute care, rehab, revision surgeries, and daily limitations.

Evidence That Wins Burn Cases

  • Fire & incident reports: fire department, marshal, insurance origin-and-cause findings.

  • Code & inspection records: landlord compliance, prior violations, smoke/CO detector documentation.

  • Scene preservation & photos: burn patterns, electrical panels, appliances, wiring, devices (retain the product).

  • Utility data & maintenance logs: HVAC/boiler service, electrical work orders.

  • Product evidence: control samples, serial numbers, recall checks, lab testing protocols.

  • Witness & neighbor statements: alarms heard/not heard, blocked exits, prior complaints.

  • Medical proof: degree/TBSA, grafts, infection history, contractures, therapy records, psychological evaluations.

  • Life impact: day-in-the-life video, job accommodations, caregiver journals, school/work records.

We send preservation letters immediately to stop spoliation and coordinate testing under proper protocols.

Damages: What We Seek for Burn Survivors

We pursue every category the law allows and support each with documentation:

  • Medical expenses (ER, ICU/burn unit, surgeries/grafts, hospitalizations, rehab, prescriptions).

  • Future medical care (revision surgeries, laser therapy, contracture releases, scar management, counseling).

  • Rehabilitation & equipment (compression garments, splints, mobility aids, custom garments, silicone therapy).

  • Lost wages and diminished earning capacity (vocational + economic analysis).

  • Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life.

  • Physical impairment/disfigurement (critical in burn cases, with photographic and surgical corroboration).

  • Household services (economic value of tasks you can no longer perform).

  • Out-of-pocket costs (wound care supplies, dressings, ointments, travel).

  • Property loss (clothing, devices).

  • Wrongful death damages in fatal incidents.

For moderate to severe burns, we build a life-care plan charting likely procedures, garment replacement cycles, therapy needs, counseling, and inflation-adjusted costs over time.

Insurance & Coverage Strategy (Stack Every Available Source)

  • At-fault liability (homeowners, renters, commercial general liability).

  • Product manufacturer/distributor policies for defective devices/equipment.

  • Landlord/HOA liability for premises failures.

  • Auto liability/ UM/UIM if a vehicle crash or explosion is involved.

  • MedPay (homeowners/auto) for immediate medical bills.

  • Workers’ comp + third-party claims (we coordinate to protect your net recovery).

  • Umbrella/excess policies in catastrophic cases.

  • Health insurance/Medicare/Medicaid with subrogation handled correctly.

We also negotiate provider liens and health-plan reimbursements so more of the settlement stays with you.

Colorado Burn Injury Attorney Process

The PI Process and timeline is complicated, but there is a general flow to how these cases are handled. 

  • Free consultation: We evaluate liability, coverage, and next steps.

  • Immediate investigation: We send preservation letters and gather key evidence.

  • Medical coordination: Help with providers, liens, and MedPay usage.

  • Demand & negotiation: We present a comprehensive damages package.

  • Litigation & trial: If the insurer won’t be reasonable, we file suit and try the case.

You pay no attorney’s fee unless we win.

Deadlines in Colorado (Don’t Miss the Clock)

  • General negligence/premises/product: typically 2 years from injury to file a lawsuit.

  • Motor-vehicle-related burns: typically 3 years.

  • Claims involving public entities: strict early written notice may apply.

  • Minors: some deadlines can be tolled (extended), but evidence should be preserved immediately.

Every case has nuances—contact us quickly so notice and evidence deadlines aren’t missed.

What To Do After a Burn Injury

  1. Get appropriate medical care (consider burn center referral when indicated).

  2. Follow wound-care instructions and keep all supplies/receipts.

  3. Photograph injuries regularly (consistent lighting/angles)—day 1, week 1, 30/90/180 days, and after each procedure.

  4. Preserve evidence (the product/appliance, heater, battery/charger, damaged clothing). Don’t repair or discard.

  5. Document the scene (if safe): outlets, breakers, alarms, detectors, signage, locked exits.

  6. Collect witness info and prior complaint records (tenants, neighbors, workers).

  7. Avoid recorded statements to any insurer until you have counsel.

  8. Call a burn injury attorney to send preservation letters and coordinate expert inspections.

Why Choose The Lawrence Law Firm

  • Burn-case focus: We understand graft timelines, revision planning, and scar valuation.

  • Evidence-driven approach: Fire investigation, product testing, and code analysis integrated with medical proof.

  • Local experience: Courts and carriers across Aurora, Denver, Arapahoe, Adams, Jefferson, and Douglas.

  • Personalized representation: Direct access to your attorney and clear, proactive updates.

  • Results mindset: Strategy designed to maximize net recovery—not just the headline number.

Burn Injury FAQs

Do I have a case if I was injured at my own apartment?

Often yes. Landlords and property managers can be liable for code violations, faulty wiring, non-working alarms, or unsafe common areas.

What if a lithium-ion battery (e-bike, vape, tool) caused the fire?

That’s a potential product liability case. Preserve the battery/device and charger, the packaging if available, and stop all testing until experts inspect.

How are scars valued?

By location/visibility (face/hands/neck), size/texture/color contrast, contractures/ROM limits, functional loss, and future revision needs. We support valuation with surgeon opinions and staged photos.

Can I bring a claim if it happened at work?

Usually yes, against a third party (manufacturer, subcontractor, property owner) in addition to workers’ comp. We coordinate both paths to protect your net.

The insurer says my care is “cosmetic.”

Scar revision and contracture releases are often functional and pain-reducing, not purely cosmetic. We present medical necessity with specialist support.

How long will my case take?

Moderate to severe burn cases take longer because revision needs and outcomes evolve. We pace negotiations with your medical timeline to avoid undervaluation.

How can I get treatment for burn injuries if I don’t have insurance?

If you don’t have insurance, hospitals and doctors may agree to treat you under a medical lien, which delays payment until your case is resolved. A burn injury attorney can also help negotiate these liens so you still receive the care you need while protecting your settlement.

Areas We Serve

Aurora • Denver • Lakewood • Arvada • Thornton • Westminster • Centennial • Littleton • Douglas County (Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch) • Arapahoe County • Adams County • Jefferson County and nearby communities.

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You shouldn’t have to battle insurers while recovering from a devastating burn. Call The Lawrence Law Firm for a free, no-pressure consultation. We’ll secure the evidence, coordinate your care, and fight for the full compensation you deserve—today and for the years ahead.

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  • Denver County
  • Arapahoe County
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2821 S. Parker Rd. Suite 865 Aurora, CO 80014

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