Severe Burn Injury Lawyers
Fighting for Victims of Catastrophic Burns
Severe burns are among the most devastating injuries a person can suffer. Victims face not only extreme physical pain but also years of surgeries, skin grafts, rehabilitation, and the emotional trauma of permanent scarring or disfigurement. These are high-stakes cases that require advanced medical expertise, significant legal resources, and an aggressive trial strategy.
At McCartney Stucky, we take on burn injury cases that most law firms simply can’t — or won’t — handle. Whether caused by a post-collision fire in a commercial truck or vehicle, a defective consumer product, a workplace accident, or a property hazard, we fight for the full compensation our clients need to cover medical care, lost income, and lifelong impacts. If you’re searching for a burn injury lawyer anywhere in the U.S., we are built for these cases.
Our Focus: High-Stakes Burn Injury Litigation
Burn injury claims are complex — proving the source of the fire or explosion requires forensic investigation, engineering expertise, and coordination with fire science specialists. Our attorneys work with the best fire cause and origin experts to prove liability and the best burn surgeons, plastic surgeons, and life-care planners to determine and demonstrate the lifelong costs and impacts of recovering from severe burn injuries.
Cases We Take
Post-Collision Truck Fires
Burns caused by fuel tank explosions in commercial truck accidents, often due to defective design or inadequate crash protection.
Defective Products
Fires or explosions linked to unsafe consumer goods or industrial equipment that were defectively designed, manufactured, or marketed.
Workplace Accidents
Severe burns from industrial hazards such as hot surfaces, electrical systems, or chemical exposure in unsafe job sites.
Premises Liability Fires
Burns suffered in building fires or explosions caused by code violations, poor maintenance, or unsafe property conditions.
Gas and Electrical Explosions
Devastating burns resulting from faulty wiring, gas leaks, or negligent utility installation or maintenance.
Chemical Burns
Serious skin and tissue damage from exposure to caustic chemicals without proper protective equipment or warnings.
Why Choose Us for Serious Burn Injury Cases
We Only Take High-Stakes Cases
Specializing in catastrophic injury and wrongful death, including severe burns.
Most Firms Won't Handle These Cases
We have the forensic experts, medical specialists, and trial skill needed for complex burn litigation.
A Full Trial Team on Every Case
All McCartney Stucky attorneys collaborate to maximize your case’s success.
Trial-Focused from Day One
Our preparation gives us leverage in negotiations and in court.
National & Local Reach
Rooted in New York and the Kansas City Metro, our firm proudly serves clients across the nation. While grounded in these home bases, our reach extends far beyond state lines. Trusted to handle high-stakes matters nationwide, our team delivers powerful, results-driven representation wherever justice calls.
Preserve the Evidence — Protect Your Case
Burn injury cases require immediate investigation. The cause of the fire or explosion must be identified quickly before evidence is altered, repaired, or destroyed. Our team acts fast to secure the scene, inspect products or equipment, and work with fire experts to prove liability.