Two Common Types of Burn Injuries in Colorado

Burn injuries are some of the most painful and life-altering injuries a person can suffer. Beyond the immediate trauma, burn victims often face long hospital stays, multiple surgeries, permanent scarring, emotional distress, and the inability to return to work or enjoy daily life the way they once did. When these injuries happen because someone else failed to keep people safe, victims deserve accountability and compensation.

At Boesen Law, our burn injury lawyer team help victims throughout Colorado. Whether the injury happened at work or on someone else’s property, our legal team fights to hold negligent parties responsible and to secure the financial support our clients need to heal and move forward.

Below, we explain the two most common categories of burn injury cases we handle and what your legal options may be.

Work-Related Burn Injuries

How Work-Related Burn Injuries Happen

Many jobs in Colorado place workers in close contact with heat, electricity, chemicals, and flammable materials. Even when safety protocols exist, all it takes is one failure for a devastating injury to occur.

Common causes of work-related burn injuries include:

• Chemical burns from acids, solvents, or cleaning agents

• Thermal burns from fires, steam, hot surfaces, or molten materials

• Electrical burns from exposed wiring, faulty equipment, or power tools

• Explosions involving gas lines, boilers, or combustible dust

• Scalding burns from hot liquids in kitchens, hospitals, or industrial settings

Workers in construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, food service, healthcare, and maintenance are especially at risk.

Examples of Workplace Burn Injuries

We regularly see burn injuries from incidents such as:

• A welder burned by sparks and molten metal due to missing protective gear

• A restaurant worker scalded by boiling oil or hot water

• A warehouse employee burned by leaking chemicals

• An electrician electrocuted by faulty wiring

• A factory worker injured in a flash fire or explosion

These injuries often result in second- or third-degree burns, nerve damage, infections, and permanent scarring.

Legal Options After a Burn Injury at Work

Most work-related burn injuries are covered by workers compensation. This system provides benefits such as:

• Medical treatment and hospital care

• Temporary wage replacement

• Permanent disability benefits

• Ongoing rehabilitation and therapy

However, workers’ compensation does not always provide enough to cover the true cost of a catastrophic burn injury. In some cases, you may also have a third-party personal injury claim. This happens when someone other than your employer contributed to the injury, such as:

• A defective tool or piece of machinery

• A negligent contractor on a job site

• A chemical or equipment manufacturer

• A property owner who failed to maintain a safe environment

Boesen Law evaluates every workplace burn injury to determine whether additional claims can be filed to maximize compensation beyond workers’ comp.

For answers to your questions, call:
(303) 999-9999

Burn Injuries on Dangerous Premises

How Premises-Related Burn Injuries Happen

Burn injuries also frequently occur on property that is not properly maintained or made safe. Property owners in Colorado have a legal duty to protect visitors, tenants, and customers from unreasonable hazards.

Common causes of premises-related burn injuries include:

• Faulty wiring or overloaded circuits

• Gas leaks or explosions

• Poorly maintained heating systems

• Hot water heaters set to dangerously high temperatures

• Unsafe kitchens in restaurants or hotels

• Fire hazards in apartment buildings

• Broken smoke alarms or blocked exits

When a property owner ignores these risks, people can suffer devastating burns.

Examples of Premises Burn Injuries

Some real-world scenarios include:

• A tenant burned in an apartment fire caused by faulty wiring

• A hotel guest scalded by overheated shower water

• A customer burned when a restaurant’s cooking equipment catches fire

• A child injured by an exposed radiator or hot surface in a building

• A homeowner hurt by a gas explosion caused by improper maintenance

These incidents can lead to severe burns, smoke inhalation, and permanent injuries.

Legal Options After a Burn Injury on Someone Else’s Property

When a burn injury occurs on another person’s or business’s property, the case typically falls under premises liability law. Victims may be entitled to compensation for:

• Emergency medical treatment

• Hospitalization and surgery

• Skin grafts and reconstructive care

• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity

• Pain, suffering, and emotional trauma

• Permanent scarring or disfigurement

To win a premises liability case, Boesen Law must show that the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn visitors.

Why Burn Injury Cases Are So Serious

Burn injuries are not like most other injuries. Victims often face:

• Multiple surgeries and skin grafts

• Permanent nerve damage

• Chronic pain

• Disfigurement and scarring

• PTSD, anxiety, and depression

• Loss of income and career changes

Insurance companies frequently try to minimize these injuries or push victims into low settlements that do not account for long-term care. That is where having the right legal team makes a difference.

How Boesen Law Helps Burn Injury Victims

At Boesen Law, we know how overwhelming a serious burn injury can be. Our team handles every aspect of your case so you can focus on healing.

We will:

• Investigate how the burn happened

• Identify all responsible parties

• Work with medical and safety experts

• Calculate the full financial impact of your injury

• Fight insurance companies that try to underpay

• Pursue maximum compensation through settlement or trial

We have helped clients across Colorado recover compensation after life-changing injuries caused by negligence, unsafe workplaces, and dangerous property conditions.

Speak With a Burn Injury Lawyer Today

If you or a loved one suffered a burn injury at work or on someone else’s property, you do not have to face this alone. Boesen Law offers free consultations, and you pay nothing unless we win your case.

Call (303) 999-9999 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form