Los Angeles Burn Injury Lawyer | Get Maximum Compensation

Burn injuries from residential fires are devastating and life-altering. If you’re in the Los Angeles area and have suffered from such an injury, know that you don’t have to navigate the aftermath alone.

The Brinton Firm specializes in assisting burn injury victims in Southern California, especially those affected by fires in their rented properties. Our dedicated burn injury lawyers are here to help you secure compensation for medical bills, lost property, and other damages. We are committed to holding negligent landlords accountable and ensuring your rights to a safe and habitable residence are upheld. Let us be your advocate in this challenging time.

Residential & Apartment Fires – Landlord Liability

Electrical Fires & Unsafe Appliances in Rental Homes

• Landlords
  For failing to address known fire hazards like missing or non-functional smoke detectors, exposed or outdated wiring, lack of fire extinguishers, or improper heating equipment. Landlords are legally responsible for maintaining a safe living environment under California law.
• Property Management Companies
  When hired to oversee building operations, management companies may share liability for ignoring safety complaints, delaying critical repairs, or failing to ensure fire code compliance.
• Manufacturers or Installers
  If a landlord-supplied appliance like a wall heater or electric stove malfunctions and causes a fire due to a design flaw or improper installation, the manufacturer, installer, or repair technician may also be held accountable.
• Other Tenants or Visitors
  When a neighbor’s negligent actions — like using prohibited space heaters or causing a kitchen fire — result in harm to others, those parties (or their insurers) may be liable, particularly if the landlord failed to enforce safety rules or address repeated issues.

• First-degree burns: Affecting the outer layer of the skin, causing pain and redness.
• Second-degree burns: Impacting both the epidermis and dermis, leading to blisters and intense pain.
• Third and fourth-degree burns: Penetrating deep into muscles, tendons, and even bones, causing extensive damage and requiring intensive medical intervention.

• Evaluate Your Case: Understand the nuances of your situation and guide you through your legal journey.
• Determine Liability: Identify if the landlord or property management is liable for the incident.
• Claim Compensation: Help you seek compensation for medical bills, loss of wages, and pain and suffering.
• Negotiate Settlements: Advocate on your behalf to secure a fair settlement.
• Legal Representation: Represent you diligently in court, if the case goes to trial.

• Electrical Burns: Resulting from faulty wiring or electrical issues in the rental property.
• Chemical Burns: Caused by exposure to hazardous chemicals due to landlord negligence.
• Thermal Burns: Stemming from hot surfaces or flames from defective appliances or fire incidents.
• Radiation Burns: Resulting from exposure to harmful radiation due to unsafe living conditions.
• Inhalation Injuries: Caused by inhaling toxic fumes during a fire in the rental property.

At The Brinton Firm, we intertwine our expertise in landlord-tenant law with our dedication to advocating for burn injury victims, ensuring that your rights are safeguarded and justice is served. If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury in your rental home, reach out to us – your champions in navigating through this challenging ordeal.