If you or a loved one suffered a serious burn injury in Los Angeles or Southern California, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The Law Offices of Mann & Elias represents Burn Injury victims throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Call us 24/7 for a free, no-obligation consultation: (323) 301-3219. Our personal injury attorneys will evaluate your case and start fighting for your recovery immediately.
California Law: Burn Injury Cases
Burn injury victims in California may recover compensation for emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, surgery and skin grafts, ongoing wound care, physical and occupational therapy, permanent disfigurement, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and lost income. Punitive damages may be available when the defendant’s conduct was egregious.
Burn Injury in Los Angeles: What You Need to Know
Severe burn injuries frequently arise from car accidents, explosions, defective products, workplace accidents, fires caused by landlord negligence, and chemical exposure. The medical costs alone can be catastrophic — and the long-term impact on quality of life, appearance, and employability extends far beyond initial treatment.
Award-Winning Southern California Personal Injury Attorneys
The Law Offices of Mann & Elias has recovered over $50 million for injured clients throughout Southern California. When you hire us, you get attorneys with credentials that insurance companies and opposing counsel take seriously:
- Imad Elias — Named to Super Lawyers every year from 2015–2026 (12 consecutive years); AVVO Rating 10.0 Superb (highest possible rating); President of the Armenian-American Lawyers Association of Southern California (AALASC); member of CELA and CAALA
- Scott Mann — Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an elite credential awarded only to experienced civil trial attorneys; Pepperdine University School of Law (Law Review, top 10%); Vincent Dalsimer Moot Court Champion
Our verdicts and settlements range from $103,000 to over $5.2 million. We take cases to trial when insurance companies refuse to pay fair value — and we win.
No Fee Unless We Win
You pay nothing unless we secure compensation for you. No upfront costs, no hourly fees, no financial risk. We advance all litigation expenses — investigations, expert witnesses, medical record retrieval, court filing fees — and recover them only if we obtain a settlement or verdict in your favor. Call (323) 301-3219 anytime, 24/7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can be held liable for a burn injury in Los Angeles?
Liability for a burn injury depends on the circumstances. In a car accident, the at-fault driver and their insurer are responsible. In a workplace accident, the employer, general contractor, or equipment manufacturer may be liable. In a premises fire, the property owner may be negligent. If a defective product caused the burn, the manufacturer faces strict product liability. Our attorneys investigate every possible source of liability to maximize your recovery.
What types of burn injuries do you handle?
We represent clients who have suffered thermal burns (from flames, steam, or hot surfaces), chemical burns, electrical burns, and radiation burns. We handle cases ranging from serious second-degree burns requiring grafting to catastrophic third and fourth-degree burns requiring extensive reconstruction. The severity of your burn determines the scope of compensation we pursue.
Related Practice Areas & Locations
- Personal Injury Hub
- Construction Accident
- Car Accident Attorney
- Beverly Hills Personal Injury Lawyer
- Downtown Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer
- Santa Monica Personal Injury Lawyer
Injured in Los Angeles? Don’t wait. Contact the Law Offices of Mann & Elias at (323) 301-3219 for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.