Yes, if another person or company’s negligence, a dangerous property condition, a defective product, or an intentional act caused the burn. In workplace cases, workers’ compensation may apply, and there can also be third‑party claims against contractors, product manufacturers, or property owners. Before filing, an attorney will review fault, notice, code compliance, and causation.

There is no standard amount. Value depends on burn depth and total body surface area, need for grafting or reconstruction, infection and complications, permanent scarring and disfigurement, loss of function, pain and suffering, psychological harm, lost income and benefits, and future medical and life‑care costs. Documenting long‑term needs with treating physicians, burn specialists, and a life‑care planner is essential.

Strong cases are evidence-driven. Applicable proof can include fire department and investigator reports, origin and cause analysis, photos and video of the scene, product preservation and testing, maintenance logs and inspection records, building and fire code materials, training and safety documents, OSHA or other regulatory records, incident reports, witness statements and 911 audio, surveillance footage, medical records and imaging, and economic documentation for lost earnings. Do not repair or discard a product or appliance without guidance from your legal team.

Clinicians assess burn depth and total body surface area, evaluate inhalation injury, track grafts and reconstruction, and monitor complications like infection, contractures, neuropathic pain, and range‑of‑motion loss. They also consider scar location and visibility, temperature sensitivity, and the impact on work and daily life. These findings, along with psychological effects such as anxiety or PTSD, factor into damages.

Potential defendants include property owners and managers, landlords, product manufacturers and sellers, contractors and subcontractors, employers or third‑party companies on job sites, restaurants and venues, and drivers or transportation companies in crash‑related fires. Your attorney will evaluate responsibility and insurance for each.

Timelines vary with injury severity, number of defendants, expert discovery, and court schedules. Straightforward claims can be resolved in months after medical stability. Cases with significant scarring, reconstruction, or contested liability often take 12 to 24 months or longer. Your lawyer will set milestones and update you as the case progresses.