Fire, Burn Injury, and Explosion Accident Lawyer

A fire or explosion accident can easily cause severe burns and permanent physical and mental injuries. Among the most graphic examples of this were the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles County in January 2025. They highlight the devastating impact fire, burn injury and explosion accidents can have. Among the worst was the Eaton Fire which spread a path of destruction across Altadena. Preliminary findings point to issues with a nearby Southern California Edison electric transmission tower. Because of this, several personal injury lawsuits have been filed against the public utility.

If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a fire or explosion accident, including the Eaton Fire, The Dominguez Firm stands ready to help. Call us today for a free consultation at (800) 818-1818.

Common Fire and Explosion Accident Locations

Fire and/or explosions can happen nearly anywhere, such as:

• Home or residential areas
• Vehicle (cars, trucks, watercraft, and/or aircraft)
• Commercial, retail, and restaurant businesses
• Industrial areas and buildings
• Public utilities
• Forest and wildlife areas

You'll find more information on wildfires and the law in the next section.

A Note on Altadena's Eaton Fire

The fire that engulfed Altadena, known as the Eaton Fire has caused at least 16 deaths and counting.  What makes this fire different is that it appears it may have been sparked by faulty Southern California electrical equipment.

As previously mentioned, a string of fires, spurred on by Santa Ana winds caused serious injuries, deaths and the displacement of thousands of people. Even worse, many homeowners were dropped by their insurance companies several months ago leading some to have no coverage. Others were covered under the state's California FAIR (Fair Access to Insurance Requirements) plan. But that does not mean you cannot file a lawsuit against the utility in question.

Public utilities are sometimes to blame for wildfires. Southern California Edison and PG&E have had to pay millions for their parts in caused several horrific fires. If there's one consolation in all of this, is that the impacted homeowners could seek justice against them.

What Are Some Common Fire and Explosion Accident Injuries?

Fire or an explosion injuries can include:

• Burns (1st to 3rd degree)
• Respiratory injuries
• Nerve damage
• Brain damage
• Eye damage and blindness
• Cardiovascular injury, including cardiac arrest
• Scarring
• And many others

What Causes Burn Injuries?

In addition to direct skin exposure to flames, burn injuries can result from:

• Exposure to heat-conducting elements, for example hot metal parts of a car engine
• Chemical exposure
• Exposure to scalding-hot liquid
• Exposure to electrical currents
• Sunburns

Types of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries are classified based on the following typology, and how deeply the skin is damaged.

• First-Degree Burns. These affect the outer layer of the skin (known as the epidermis), and symptoms usually include redness and pain.
• Second-Degree Burns. These burns affect both the epidermis and the underlying layer, known as the dermis.  In addition to redness and pain, symptoms of second-degree burns include swelling and the appearance of red or white, blotchy on the skin.  Blisters may eventually form, and pain can be severe.  Scarring may develop.
• Third-Degree Burns. The most serious type of burn, third-degree burns, affect the epidermis, dermis, and the layer of fat beneath the skin.  Affected areas may appear brown or black, and the skin may appear leathery.  This severe type of burn can affect nerves and induce temporary or permanent numbness.

Serious burns are often described based on the percentage of the body that they cover.

In general, superficial burns do not need to be seen by a medical professional unless they cover substantial portions of the body; for example, the face, hands, feet, groin, legs, or buttocks or the person is elderly or a child.

Victims should seek immediate medical attention, if the burns are deep, appear discolored, were caused by chemicals or electricity, or results in difficulty breathing or restriction of the airways.  Victims should also seek medical attention, if burn symptoms do not appear to be resolving in two weeks after the burn incident.

Contact a Burn Injury Attorney

In addition to possibly being disabling, burn injuries will likely cause emotional anguish from the traumatic experience of a catastrophic fire or explosion accident. Moreover, you will amass medical bills while you’re unable to work, entitling you to compensation for economic expenses, including past and future loss earnings.

The Dominguez Firm has over 30 years of experience handling fire, burn injury and explosion accidents. We also have the services of the best experts in fire and explosion accidents to prove your case. Your personal injury lawyer at the Dominguez Firm will investigate and target the correct at-fault parties, whether they are private or public entities. In many of these cases, multiple wrongdoers are responsible for your injuries and must be brought to justice with thorough fact finding and a targeted, aggressive strategy.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of a fire or explosion accident, know that we will be by your side to fight for the justice and compensation you deserve. Please do not hesitate to give us a call at 800-818-1818 for a free consultation. If there is no recovery, there is no fee!