New Orleans Burn Injury Lawyer
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious burn injury due to someone else’s careless or dangerous conduct, Pichon Law Firm can help. Our firm has represented burn victims across Louisiana and we are confident we can help you recover the maximum compensation you deserve.
Burn injuries are among the most painful and devastating injuries a person can experience. Unlike a broken bone that heals in weeks, serious burns can require years of surgeries, skin grafts, and rehabilitation — leaving permanent scars, disfigurement, and emotional trauma that changes a person’s life forever. When those injuries were caused by someone else’s negligence, the responsible party must be held fully accountable.
Call Pichon Law Firm 24/7 at (504) 576-0440. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.
Do You Have a Burn Injury Claim?
You may have a burn injury claim if your burns were caused by:
- A car accident or vehicle fire
- An 18-wheeler or commercial vehicle crash
- A workplace accident involving chemicals, electricity, or open flame
- A defective product or household appliance
- Chemical exposure due to another party’s negligence
- Electrical accidents caused by unsafe wiring or equipment
- A landlord’s failure to maintain safe premises
- Scalding injuries in a restaurant, hotel, or public establishment
- An explosion caused by a gas leak or industrial accident
- A premises liability accident at a business or public property
If any of these situations caused your burn injury, do not wait. Evidence disappears quickly, witnesses become harder to locate, and insurance companies begin building their defense the moment an incident is reported. The sooner you contact Pichon Law Firm, the stronger your case will be.
Types of Burn Injuries We Handle
Not all burns are the same. The type of burn affects the severity of your injuries, the length of your recovery, and the compensation you may be entitled to recover. Pichon Law Firm has represented clients suffering from all types of serious burn injuries caused by another’s negligence.
Thermal Burns Caused by contact with open flames, hot liquids, steam, or hot surfaces. Thermal burns are the most common type and frequently occur in car accidents, house fires, workplace accidents, and restaurant scalding incidents. Severe thermal burns destroy skin tissue and underlying muscle, requiring emergency surgery and extensive rehabilitation.
Chemical Burns Caused by contact with acids, alkalis, solvents, cleaning agents, or industrial chemicals. Chemical burns are particularly dangerous because the damage continues as long as the chemical remains in contact with the skin — and because they frequently occur in workplace settings where employers have failed to provide adequate safety equipment or training. Chemical burns can also affect the eyes and airways, causing permanent vision loss or respiratory damage.
Electrical Burns Caused by contact with live electrical current from defective wiring, faulty equipment, downed power lines, or unsafe working conditions. Electrical burns are deceptive — the entry and exit wounds on the skin may appear minor while the current has caused severe internal damage to muscles, nerves, and organs along its path through the body. Cardiac arrest is a serious risk in electrical burn cases.
Scalding Burns Caused by contact with boiling liquids or steam. Scalding injuries are common in restaurant and food service settings, hotels, and industrial environments. In many cases, scalding injuries result from an employer’s failure to maintain safe equipment or a business’s failure to warn customers about dangerous conditions.
Radiation Burns Caused by overexposure to radiation sources including UV radiation, X-rays, and nuclear radiation. Radiation burns caused by another’s negligence — such as a medical provider’s failure to properly calibrate radiation equipment — can give rise to serious legal claims.
Inhalation Injuries Often accompanying burn injuries, inhalation of smoke, toxic fumes, or superheated air can cause severe damage to the airways, lungs, and respiratory system. Inhalation injuries frequently accompany fires caused by defective products, workplace accidents, and landlord negligence.
The True Cost of a Serious Burn Injury
Many people dramatically underestimate the financial impact of a serious burn injury. A single hospitalization for severe burns can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars — and that is before accounting for the years of follow-up care that most burn victims require.
The true costs of a serious burn injury include:
Immediate Medical Costs
- Emergency room treatment and hospitalization
- Burn unit care — often the most expensive type of intensive care
- Surgery and skin grafting procedures
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Intravenous medications and pain management
Long-Term Medical Costs
- Multiple reconstructive surgeries over months or years
- Physical therapy and occupational therapy
- Psychological counseling and treatment for PTSD
- Scar management treatments including compression garments and laser therapy
- Ongoing medication and pain management
Non-Medical Costs
- Lost wages during recovery — which can last months or years
- Reduced earning capacity if the injuries prevent a return to the same work
- Home modification costs if the injuries cause permanent disability
- Transportation costs to and from medical appointments
- In-home nursing or caregiver costs
Personal Losses
- Physical pain and suffering — burn injuries cause extreme and prolonged pain
- Emotional distress and trauma
- Permanent disfigurement and scarring
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium — the impact on marriage and family relationships
At Pichon Law Firm, we account for every one of these costs when building your case. Insurance companies will offer you a fraction of what your claim is truly worth. We fight to recover the full value.
What Compensation Can Burn Victims Recover?
A successful burn injury claim in Louisiana can recover compensation for:
- All past and future medical bills
- Lost wages from time missed at work
- Reduced earning capacity if your injuries are permanent
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and PTSD
- Permanent disfigurement and scarring
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages in cases involving extreme negligence or intentional misconduct
- Wrongful death damages if the burn injuries were fatal
Louisiana Burn Injury Law — What You Need to Know
Statute of Limitations Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 3492, you generally have two years from the date of your burn injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in Louisiana. This is one of the shortest statutes of limitations in the country. Do not wait. If you miss this deadline, you lose your right to compensation entirely regardless of how strong your case is.
Comparative Fault Louisiana adopted a modified comparative fault rule effective January 1, 2026 (House Bill 431). If you are found 50% or less at fault for your injuries, you can still recover — but your compensation is reduced proportionally. If you are found 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing. Insurance companies and defense attorneys will aggressively argue that you share blame for your own injuries. Having an attorney build your case immediately is critical.
Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury If your burn injury occurred at work, you may have both a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury claim — depending on whether a third party (not your employer) was responsible for your injuries. For example, if a defective piece of equipment caused your workplace burn, you may be able to sue the manufacturer in addition to filing a workers’ compensation claim. Pichon Law Firm can evaluate all available avenues of recovery for you.
Why Burn Injury Cases Require an Experienced Attorney
Burn injury cases are among the most complex personal injury cases an attorney can handle. They require:
Medical expertise. Understanding the full extent of burn injuries — including long-term complications, future surgeries, and permanent limitations — requires working closely with burn specialists, reconstructive surgeons, and rehabilitation experts. We build a complete picture of your lifetime medical needs so insurance companies cannot minimize your future care.
Accident reconstruction. In many burn injury cases — particularly those involving vehicles, explosions, or defective products — determining exactly what happened and who was responsible requires expert accident reconstruction. We work with the best in the field.
Multiple liable parties. Burn injury cases often involve more than one responsible party. A workplace burn may involve the employer, an equipment manufacturer, and a chemicals supplier — all potentially liable. A vehicle fire may involve the negligent driver, the vehicle manufacturer, and a maintenance provider. We identify every responsible party and pursue them all.
Aggressive insurance company opposition. Because burn injuries are so severe and the compensation so significant, insurance companies fight these cases harder than almost any other type of personal injury claim. You need an attorney who has been in that fight before and won. Attorney Jeremy Pichon has tried and been part of over 150 bench, jury, and military cases and has recovered millions for clients against some of the largest insurance companies in the country.
How Pichon Law Firm Handles Your Burn Injury Case
From the moment you contact us, we go to work. Here is what you can expect:
Free Case Evaluation We evaluate your case at no cost and no obligation. We will tell you honestly what we think your claim is worth and what your options are.
Immediate Investigation We preserve evidence immediately — photographs, witness statements, incident reports, surveillance footage, product records, and anything else that could disappear before trial.
Medical Coordination We work directly with your medical providers to ensure your injuries are fully documented and that all future care needs are accounted for in your claim.
Expert Network We retain burn specialists, accident reconstruction experts, vocational rehabilitation experts, and economic experts to build the strongest possible case on your behalf.
Aggressive Negotiation We negotiate directly with the insurance company from a position of strength — backed by a complete case ready for trial. Insurance companies settle for more when they know you are prepared to fight.
Trial Ready If the insurance company refuses to pay what your case is worth, we take it to trial. Attorney Jeremy Pichon has the trial experience to win — and insurance companies know it.
Direct Communication Throughout your case, Jeremy and his team will be in regular communication with you. You will always know where your case stands. You will never feel like a file number.
Frequently Asked Questions — Burn Injuries
How long do I have to file a burn injury claim in Louisiana? Generally one year from the date of injury under Louisiana Civil Code Article 3492. However, there are exceptions depending on the circumstances — for example, if a government entity was involved, or if the injury involved a minor. Call Pichon Law Firm immediately so we can evaluate your specific situation and make sure you do not miss your deadline.
What if my burn injury happened at work? You may have both a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury lawsuit depending on who was responsible. If a third party — such as an equipment manufacturer, a chemicals supplier, or a negligent contractor — caused your injuries, you may be able to pursue both. We will evaluate every avenue of recovery available to you.
What if I was partially at fault for my burn injury? Under Louisiana’s 2026 modified comparative fault rule, you can still recover if you are found 50% or less at fault — though your compensation is reduced proportionally. Do not assume you cannot recover because you think you may have contributed to the accident. Let us evaluate the facts first.
How much is my burn injury case worth? Every case is different. The value depends on the severity of your burns, the length of your recovery, your future medical needs, your lost income, and the strength of the evidence against the responsible party. Call us for a free evaluation — we will give you an honest assessment of what your case may be worth.
Can I afford a burn injury attorney? Yes. At Pichon Law Firm, we work on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing upfront and owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Your consultation is always free.
What should I do immediately after a burn injury? Seek emergency medical attention immediately. Document everything — photographs of your injuries, the scene, and anything that caused the burn. Get the names and contact information of any witnesses. Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company without speaking to an attorney first. Then call Pichon Law Firm at (504) 576-0440.
Client Testimonials
“Jeremy and his firm were there to guide me through all the red tape associated with being injured. I would not have been able to deal with all of the bureaucracy without him. He was patient, kind, and always had a positive attitude. His attention to my case allowed me to focus on what’s important — healing and recovery. I am so happy and grateful to have had Jeremy on my side.” — Karen C., Past Client
“Mr. Pichon helped me with my case from day one and made me feel as if we were family. Every time I called the office, the staff was incredibly nice and warm. He always returned my calls and never had me waiting. Thank you for your patience and hard work.” — Heather, Past Client
Recognition and Awards
- ⭐ Super Lawyer — 2020, 2021, 2022
- ⭐ Super Lawyers Rising Star — 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- 🏆 National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 — 2017
- 📰 Times-Picayune Top Lawyers in New Orleans — 2016
- 🎖 Retired Army Major — 25 Years of Distinguished Service
- 🇺🇸 Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran
Contact a New Orleans Burn Injury Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious burn injury due to someone else’s negligence, do not wait. Evidence disappears quickly, and Louisiana’s statute of limitations is only one year.
At Pichon Law Firm, your consultation is free, your case is confidential, and you owe us nothing unless we win.
📞 Call 24/7: (504) 576-0440 💬 Text 24/7: (504) 291-7000 ✉ Email: jeremy@pichonlawfirm.com 📍 Office: 365 Canal Street, Suite 1490, New Orleans, LA 70130
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