Chicago Burn Injury Lawyer
If you’ve suffered a burn injury in Chicago, you’re likely facing painful treatments, overwhelming medical bills, and long-term uncertainty.
Burn injuries can change the course of your life in seconds—and you deserve a legal team that understands the immense physical and emotional impact these injuries cause.
At Mulholland Injury Law, our Chicago burn injury attorneys are here to guide you through this difficult time, fight for your rights, and pursue the full compensation you deserve.
Get a consultation today and learn how we can help you recover physically, financially, and emotionally.
Burn Injuries Are Among the Most Painful—and Life-Altering—Injuries
Burn injuries don’t just heal over time.
They often require months or years of medical care, including surgeries, grafting, infection control, rehabilitation, and psychological support.
Whether caused by fires, chemical exposure, electrical accidents, or scalding liquids, burn injuries can leave victims with permanent disfigurement, mobility limitations, nerve damage, and long-term trauma.
Victims often suffer from:
- Severe and persistent pain
- High risk of infection and complications
- Multiple skin graft surgeries
- Nerve and tissue damage
- Loss of mobility or function
- Emotional trauma, PTSD, and social withdrawal
Our firm represents clients in all types of burn injury cases, including:
- Residential or commercial fires
- Workplace and construction site burn injuries
- Chemical burns
- Electrical burns
- Scalding injuries (restaurants, hotels, nursing homes, daycare facilities)
- Explosions due to defective products
- Vehicle fires
- Gas line or utility-related explosions
No matter how your injury occurred, we are prepared to investigate, build your case, and fight for the maximum compensation available.
What Is Considered a Serious Burn Injury?
Burn injury severity depends on the depth of tissue damage and the long-term impact on bodily function. These injuries are often categorized by degrees:
First-degree burns:
Affect only the outer skin layer (painful but typically heal without medical intervention).
Second-degree burns:
Damage deeper skin layers, often requiring medical care and carrying risk of scarring.
Third-degree burns
Destroy full layers of skin, nerves, and tissue—often requiring grafts, surgery, and long-term treatment.
Fourth-degree burns:
Extend into muscle, bone, and organs; often life-threatening and permanently disabling.
Even “moderate” burns can lead to lifelong complications, nerve damage, or permanent scarring—making proper legal representation essential.
Common Causes of Burn Injuries in Chicago
Burn injuries can happen anywhere—homes, workplaces, public buildings, or vehicles. In Chicago, the most frequent causes include:
- Apartment and building fires due to electrical issues, defective smoke alarms, or landlord negligence
- Workplace and industrial accidents, especially in construction, manufacturing, and utility jobs
- Restaurant and commercial kitchen scalds or grease fires
- Chemical exposure in labs, factories, or cleaning environments
- Electrocution and electrical malfunctions
- Vehicle fires or explosions
- Defective products such as heaters, batteries, and electronics
- Gas line leaks, explosions, or infrastructure failures
Identifying the cause of your burn is crucial for determining who is liable and how much compensation you may recover.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Burn Injury?
Burn injury cases often involve multiple responsible parties. Our legal team conducts a thorough investigation to identify every potential source of liability. Responsible parties may include:
- Landlords or property owners who fail to meet fire and safety standards
- Employers or contractors who ignore OSHA safety regulations
- Manufacturers of defective equipment, appliances, or batteries
- Utility companies responsible for gas line maintenance
- Building managers who fail to install or maintain smoke detectors
- Vehicle manufacturers for fire-related design flaws or defects
By identifying all liable parties, we pursue compensation from every possible source—maximizing your settlement or verdict.
Your Rights Under Illinois Burn Injury Laws
Burn injury victims in Chicago benefit from several legal protections:
- Illinois personal injury laws allow victims to seek compensation when someone else’s negligence causes harm.
- Landlord-tenant and municipal safety codes require property owners to maintain fire-safe conditions.
- Illinois product liability laws protect consumers injured by defective or dangerous products.
- Workers’ compensation laws provide benefits for job-related burn injuries—but third-party claims may offer additional compensation.
Our attorneys understand how these laws interact and will determine the best legal path for your unique case.
We Handle Every Part of Your Burn Injury Case
Burn injury cases require immediate action, detailed evidence, and specialized legal strategy. We take on the hard work so you can focus on your recovery.
Our attorneys handle:
- Scene investigations and expert analysis
- Review of safety records, fire reports, and inspection documents
- Witness interviews and expert medical testimony
- Negotiation with insurance companies
- Pursuing third-party claims for maximum compensation
- Preparing your case for trial if insurers refuse a fair settlement
We fight for compensation that covers:
- Medical bills (past, current, and future)
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Burn rehabilitation and long-term medical care
- Surgical costs—including grafts and reconstructive procedures
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma and psychological treatment
- Permanent disability
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Common Challenges in Burn Injury Cases
Insurance companies often attempt to reduce or deny burn injury claims by:
- Disputing the cause of the fire or accident
- Blaming the victim for contributing to the severity of the injury
- Minimizing future medical needs
- Downplaying emotional trauma or disfigurement
- Offering settlements that don’t cover long-term care
Our lawyers counter these tactics with thorough evidence, expert testimony, and aggressive negotiation—ensuring your case is taken seriously.
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What To Do After a Burn Injury in Chicago?
If you’ve been injured, take these steps to protect your health and your legal rights:
- Seek immediate medical treatment—burns can worsen rapidly or cause hidden complications.
- Document everything—photos, injuries, damage, and unsafe conditions.
- Report the incident to building management, employer, or authorities.
- Avoid giving statements to insurance adjusters without legal representation.
Contact a Chicago burn injury attorney as soon as possible.
Get Help Today from a Chicago Burn Injury Lawyer
Burn injuries leave lasting physical and emotional scars. You don’t have to face this recovery alone.
Mulholland Injury Law is here to fight for justice, accountability, and the financial support you need to rebuild your life.
Call us now at (312) 386-6706 for a no-obligation consultation. Or Fill out our online contact form
Expert Legal Representation by
Toby P. Mulholland,
Your Trusted Injury Lawyer
Since launching his law practice in 2000, Toby P. Mulholland has been a dedicated advocate for clients suffering serious injuries. He has extensive experience handling a wide range of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death claims, construction accidents, premises liability, dog bite cases, and catastrophic injury litigation.
Toby’s distinguished career is marked by his skill in litigation, participating in numerous trials, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions. His innovative approaches to depositions have consistently resulted in successful outcomes for even the most complex cases. Clients appreciate his ability to navigate high-stakes situations with a creative, results-oriented approach.
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Let me just say, Toby was my advocate every step of the way - in the midst of such a traumatic accident, I had comfort knowing my Lawyer was doing everything in his power to right the wrongs of the person who nearly took my life.
Everything about that experience was new to me - I had never been in an accident, dealt with insurance, filed a suit, given a deposition, etc. Toby was informative regarding all the legal processes which were taking place, and answered all questions I had - in essence: he was my biggest advocate other than myself.
He is extremely organized, well spoken, and knows exactly what he is talking about. Without his help, I don't know how I would have gotten through such a turbulent time.
If you find yourself in a similar position to me, where it feels like your world is collapsing, medical facilities trying to push you around, insurance companies calling you... Toby Mulholland is the person you need to shield you from the noise, the advocate you deserve, and the best Lawyer around.
Thank you for everything you have done to help me in my most dire of times, Toby!