Fires and Explosions:
Lawyer for Burn Victims and Wrongful Death

If you have been injured in a fire or explosion, we highly recommend that you contact an attorney as soon as possible. Attorney David Szerlag is a former firefighter. Attorney Fred Pritzker is listed in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Both have substantial experience with fire, burn and explosion cases. To contact David or Fred for a free consultation, call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit our free consultation form. Read about an apartment-fire lawsuit settlement.

Inspection of Fire Scene by Fire, Explosion and
Burn Injury Lawyer

House Fire Lawsuit Because of legal issues and the complexity of fire and explosion cases, prompt inspection of the fire or explosion scene is essential. Without it, valuable evidence regarding the cause and origin of the fire can be lost. That’s why it’s so important to consult with a lawyer as soon as possible after a fire. Experienced burn injury lawyers will be able to speak with the fire marshal, obtain copies of fire and law enforcement reports and make sure that trained fire investigators inspect the fire or explosion scene and gather appropriate evidence.

Consult Fire, Explosion and Burn Injury Lawyer
before Signing Anything

To protect your interests, do not talk to anyone about your accident other than police and fire officials. Do not give any recorded statement. Anything you say to insurance company representatives or investigators could make it harder for you to settle your claim. It is also a good idea not to sign anything, particularly some kind of release form, without talking to a fire, explosion and burn injury lawyer first.

Lawyer Will Help You Understand the
Compensation to Which You Are Entitled

If you have been involved in a fire or explosion, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, disfigurement, emotional pain and suffering, mental impairment, and physical disability. If a death occurred, the decedent’s survivors may also be entitled to damages, typically referred to as "pecuniary loss," including the value of the decedent’s advice, care and companionship.

Fire, Explosion and Burn Injury Expert Witnesses

Fire and explosion cases are among the most complicated and expensive personal injury claims. They require input from experts on issues such as the cause and origin of the fire, fire dynamics, flammable fabrics, warnings and instructions, electrical engineering, explosive gasses, smoke detectors and federal, state and local codes. Only the most experienced burn injury lawyers are capable of handling cases of this magnitude and complexity.

Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. is a national law firm with clients throughout the United States. Our offices are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our Minnesota personal injury lawyers have national reputations for excellence and are sought-after speakers on personal injury topics.

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Firm News

Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America

Fred Pritzker has been notified that he will again be listed in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury and wrongful death litigation.

Burn Injury Lawsuit Settled

Our law firm settled a case involving an apartment fire. Two people died, and two others were injured, one seriously. Learn about a burn injury lawsuit, scald burn, and apartment fire.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Elliot Olsen spoke at the annual Minnesota Association for Justice Brain Injury Seminar. They represent brain injury survivors in personal injury cases throughout the nation.

Burn Injury Compensation

Medical expenses
Pain and suffering, including physical pain, suffering, emotional distress, disfigurment, disability, mental impairment
Lost earnings, including lost potential earnings
Cost of care

Burn Attorney

Information on a burn injury lawsuit, including liability of any of the following:

An employer
A property owner
The owner of a vehicle
The driver of a vehicle
A manufacturer
A utility company
A propane company
A person who serviced a propane tank, vehicle, piece of equipment, etc.
A landlord
An insurance company

Burn Brain Damage

Brain damage associated with fires is usually cerebral hypoxia (also referred to as cerebral anoxia), a condition where there is an absence of oxygen to the brain.

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