Texas Burn Injury Lawyer

Summary

Eric Ramos Law, PLLC represents Texas victims of thermal, chemical, and electrical burns caused by workplace fires, defective products, and unsafe property conditions. The firm proves the full cost of treatment, holds negligent parties liable, and recovers compensation on a contingency fee basis with a free consultation.

Key Takeaways

Eric Ramos Law, PLLC represents Texans burned by workplace fires, defective products, electrical contact, and restaurant/kitchen accidents
Burns are classified into four degrees: first-degree, second-degree, third-degree, and fourth-degree, based on how deep the tissue damage extends
Fire or flame causes roughly 60% of burn-center admissions, followed by scalds (11%), grease (10%), and electrical contact (6%)
Liability can extend to negligent employers, property owners, product manufacturers, and other drivers in a vehicle fire
Recoverable compensation includes medical costs, skin grafts, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering tied to scarring and disfigurement
Texas imposes a two-year statute of limitations and a modified comparative fault rule (50% bar) on burn injury claims
A workplace burn may support both a workers’ compensation claim and a separate third-party liability claim
The firm works on a contingency fee basis: no fee unless they win, with a free consultation

What Is a Burn Injury?

A burn injury is damage to the skin and underlying tissue caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or friction, as described in the MedlinePlus health encyclopedia. Burns range from a minor first-degree injury that heals in days to a severe full-thickness injury that destroys skin, nerves, and muscle. The deeper the burn reaches, the longer the recovery and the more likely a victim will need surgery, skin grafts, or lifelong scar management.

At Eric Ramos Law, PLLC, we represent Texans burned because someone else acted negligently: an employer who ignored a known fire hazard in a workplace accident, a restaurant that failed to maintain safe kitchen equipment in a premises liability claim, or a manufacturer that sold a defective product that caught fire or overheated, supporting a product liability claim. We build the medical and financial record needed to show what your injury actually costs, then fight to recover it.

Degrees and Severity of Texas Burn Injuries

Not every burn injury reaches the same depth, and the degree of a burn directly affects how long a person needs to heal and how much their treatment costs. The classification below helps our legal team document the true severity of your injury from the start.

Burn Degree	Skin and Tissue Layers Affected	Typical Signs
First-Degree (Superficial)	Epidermis (outer layer) only	Redness, pain, and swelling without blistering
Second-Degree (Partial Thickness)	Epidermis and part of the dermis	Redness, pain, swelling, and blistering
Third-Degree (Full Thickness)	Epidermis, dermis, and underlying tissue	White, leathery, or blackened skin that may be numb
Fourth-Degree	Skin plus underlying muscle, tendon, or bone	Charred appearance and loss of sensation at the injury site

Minor burns can often heal with outpatient care, while major burns, including any third or fourth-degree injury, generally require hospitalization, specialized wound care, and follow-up surgery.

Common Causes of Burn Injuries in Texas

Burn injuries can happen almost anywhere, but a handful of causes account for most serious cases. The table below reflects data from the Burn Injury Model System National Database, a federally funded research program tracked by the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC), showing the most common causes among adults treated for burn injuries nationwide.

Cause of Burn Injury	Share of Burn-Center Admissions	Common Legal Setting
Fire or Flame	60%	Workplace fires, vehicle fires, oil field explosions, defective products
Scald (Steam or Hot Liquid)	11%	Restaurant and food service accidents, defective appliances
Grease	10%	Commercial kitchens and restaurant workplaces
Electrical Contact	6%	Faulty wiring, downed power lines, defective equipment
Hot Object Contact	5%	Industrial and construction job sites
Chemical Exposure	2%	Workplace chemical handling, defective products
Other Causes	6%	Friction, radiation, and additional mechanisms

The American Burn Association reports that most burn incidents happen at home, but a meaningful share happen at work or in commercial settings such as restaurants and industrial job sites, exactly the settings where a negligent party may be legally responsible.

We build burn injury claims arising from:

Workplace fires and explosions, including incidents on oil field job sites and construction sites
Restaurant and commercial kitchen accidents involving scalds or grease fires, which may support a restaurant injury claim
Electrical contact with faulty wiring or downed power lines, which may support an electrocution claim
Car and truck accidents that result in a post-collision fire
Defective products, including batteries, appliances, and safety equipment that catch fire or overheat, which may support a product liability claim
Chemical exposure from unsafe handling or storage of caustic substances at work

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What to Do Immediately After a Burn Injury in Texas

Quick, correct action in the minutes after a burn injury can affect both your recovery and the strength of a future claim:

Get away from the source first: Remove yourself or the injured person from the heat, flame, chemical, or electrical source before doing anything else, since continued exposure worsens the damage.
Cool the burn, don’t ice it: Run cool (not cold) water over the burn for several minutes. Avoid ice, butter, or home remedies, as they can trap heat or damage the skin further.
Remove restrictive items nearby: Gently remove rings, belts, or tight clothing near the burned area before swelling starts, but never pull off clothing that is stuck to the skin.
Cover the burn loosely: Use a clean, dry, non-stick cloth or sterile dressing to protect the area from infection while you seek medical care.
Call 911 for serious burns: Any burn that is large, deep, on the face, hands, feet, groin, or a major joint, or caused by chemicals or electricity, needs emergency evaluation, even if the pain seems manageable at first.
Preserve evidence once it’s safe: Photos of the equipment, appliance, chemical container, or property condition involved can support a future claim, but medical treatment always comes first.
Keep every medical record: Save discharge paperwork, prescriptions, and follow-up appointment details from the start, since burn treatment often continues for months and a complete record strengthens your claim.

Eric Ramos Law, PLLC does not provide medical care or advice; the steps above reflect general first-aid guidance from the MedlinePlus health encyclopedia and are not a substitute for calling emergency services.

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Burn Injury in Texas?

Liability in a burn injury case depends on how the injury happened and can include employers who ignored fire or chemical safety rules, property owners who failed to maintain safe equipment, product manufacturers who sold a defective or flammable product, and other drivers in a vehicle fire. Our legal team investigates every party connected to your injury so no responsible defendant is left out of your claim.

Compensation for a Texas Burn Injury Claims

Burn victims can recover compensation for both the costs they can point to on paper and the losses that are harder to measure. Economic damages typically cover past and future medical care, surgery, skin grafts, physical therapy, and lost wages or earning capacity. Non-economic damages cover pain and suffering, disfigurement, and the emotional toll of visible scarring.

Severe burns often require an extended stay in a burn intensive care unit; the American Burn Association’s 2025 Burn Injury Summary Report notes that ICU care for burn patients cost more than $600 million nationwide in a single recent year, which is exactly why a fair settlement has to account for the full course of treatment, not just the initial hospital stay.

In cases involving a fatal burn injury, surviving family members may also recover for loss of companionship and financial support through a wrongful death claim. Visit our types of damages page for a full breakdown of what Texas law allows an injured person to recover, and review our guide on common mistakes that can ruin a personal injury claim before you talk to an adjuster.

Texas Burn Injury Law: Deadlines and Comparative Fault

Most Texas personal injury claims, including burn injury claims, must be filed within two years of the date of injury under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003. Claims against a government entity carry a much shorter notice deadline, sometimes as little as six months, so early legal advice matters. Our statute of limitations guide breaks these deadlines down by case type. Missing your deadline ends your right to recover, no matter how strong your case would have been.

Texas also follows a modified comparative fault rule under Chapter 33 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code. You can recover damages as long as you are not found more than 50 percent at fault for the accident that caused your burn injury, though your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance adjusters routinely try to push fault onto the injured person to shrink a payout, which is exactly why burn victims benefit from having an attorney control that conversation from the start.

WHY CHOOSE OUR FIRM

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Why Choose Eric Ramos Law, PLLC

Direct access to your attorney: Eric Ramos personally meets with every client and stays involved throughout the case rather than handing it off to staff.
A limited caseload: The firm accepts a limited number of cases at a time so each client receives real attention instead of being one file among hundreds.
A firm prepared to litigate: When an insurance company will not offer fair value, Eric Ramos Law follows a clear settlement negotiation process and is prepared to file suit and try the case to protect your claim’s full value.
No fee unless we win: Every burn injury case is handled on contingency: you owe nothing unless we recover money for you, and the firm advances the costs of building your case, including expert medical testimony.
A track record clients can review: Visit our case results and client reviews page to see outcomes we have secured for injury victims.

Texas Communities Our Burn Injury Lawyers Serve

Eric Ramos Law, PLLC represents burn injury victims throughout San Antonio and across Texas in Austin, San Marcos, New Braunfels, Midland, McAllen, Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, and Laredo.

We also serve the neighborhoods and commercial corridors within and around San Antonio where burn injuries most often occur, including Downtown San Antonio (78205) near restaurant and hotel kitchens, the Medical Center area (78229) near apartment complexes with aging electrical systems, the Southside industrial corridor (78226) near manufacturing plants and warehouses, the Northwest Side (78245) near construction sites and family neighborhoods, and Alamo Heights (78209) near residential properties, providing dedicated legal representation for burn injury victims across every neighborhood, workplace, and commercial zone in Bexar County.

Contact Eric Ramos Law, PLLC for a Free Burn Injury Consultation in Texas Today

If you or a loved one suffered a burn injury in an accident caused by someone else, don’t face the insurance company alone. Contact Eric Ramos Law, PLLC today for a free, no-obligation consultation. Call (210) 404-4878 or contact us online to start your claim. You can also browse our full list of practice areas to see the other types of injury cases we handle across Texas.

Eric Ramos Law, PLLC

Personal Injury Lawyer San Antonio

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Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifies as a severe burn injury under Texas law?

Any burn caused by another party’s negligence can support a personal injury claim in Texas, but third-degree, fourth-degree, and large second-degree burns typically carry the highest claim value because they require surgery, skin grafts, or long-term scar treatment. Even a smaller second-degree burn on the hands, face, feet, or groin is treated as a major injury due to the complications it can cause.

What compensation can I recover for a burn injury in Texas?

You may recover both economic and non-economic damages, including past and future medical care, surgery and skin grafts, lost income and earning capacity, and pain and suffering tied to scarring or disfigurement. An attorney can evaluate your medical records and treatment plan to identify everything Texas law allows you to pursue.

Who can be held liable for causing my burn injury?

Liability depends on how the burn happened and can include negligent employers, property owners, product manufacturers, and other drivers in a vehicle fire. Our team investigates the full chain of events to identify every party who contributed to your injury.

How long do I have to file a burn injury lawsuit in Texas?

In most cases, you have two years from the date of injury under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003. Claims involving a government entity or a minor can follow different deadlines, so you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

Does Texas' comparative fault rule affect my burn injury claim?

Yes. Texas reduces your compensation by your percentage of fault and bars recovery entirely if you are found more than 50 percent responsible. Insurance companies often try to inflate an injured person’s share of fault, which is why legal representation matters early in the process.

How much does it cost to hire a Texas burn injury lawyer?

Eric Ramos Law, PLLC works on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront and owe nothing unless we recover money for you. The firm also advances the costs of investigation and expert testimony needed to build your case.

Can I still file a claim if my burns were only first or second degree?

Yes. Even minor burns can support a claim for medical treatment, lost income, and pain and suffering if another party’s negligence caused the injury. Our guide on medical care after an accident explains how to document your treatment from day one.

What if my burn injury happened at work?

Workers’ compensation may cover part of your medical costs, but you could also have a separate workplace injury claim against a negligent third party, such as an equipment manufacturer or a contractor working on the same site. Our team can evaluate whether your case involves a third-party claim in addition to any workers’ compensation benefits.

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