Burn Injury Lawyer Detroit: Seeking Compensation for Severe Trauma

If you’ve suffered a serious burn injury, you already know: the pain isn’t just physical. It’s emotional. It’s mental. It’s financial. Every moment hurts. The treatments are excruciating. The healing is slow. The mirror becomes your enemy. And through it all, someone else’s mistake put you here.

Whether it happened in a car crash, a worksite fire, a defective product explosion, or because someone ignored basic safety—you deserve answers. You deserve accountability. You deserve compensation.

At Marko Law, we understand the brutal aftermath of catastrophic injuries. We’ve seen what these injuries do—not just to bodies, but to lives. That’s why we go beyond legal advice. We become warriors for your recovery.

Insurance companies will try to minimize your pain. Defense attorneys will question your story. We won’t let them.

Understanding Burn Injuries

Types of Burns by Severity

Burns are medically classified into four degrees, each increasing in depth and severity:

• First-Degree Burns: Affect the outer layer of skin (epidermis). Think of mild sunburns—painful but usually heal without scarring.
• Second-Degree Burns: Penetrate into the second skin layer (dermis). These often blister, scar, and may require medical treatment.
• Third-Degree Burns: Destroy both skin layers and underlying tissue. Skin may appear white, blackened, or charred. These require skin grafts and long-term care.
• Fourth-Degree Burns: Extend into muscle, bone, and nerves. These are life-threatening, disfiguring, and often involve amputations or permanent disability.

Burn Sources: How Did It Happen?

Burn injuries aren’t all the same. How the injury happened can reveal who’s at fault—and what legal rights you have.

• Thermal Burns: Caused by fire, steam, hot liquids, or heated objects. Common in car accidents, house fires, and industrial incidents.
• Chemical Burns: From exposure to acids, alkalis, or corrosive substances. Often occur in workplaces with poor safety protocols.
• Electrical Burns: Result from electric shock or faulty wiring. These can damage internal organs with minimal external signs.
• Radiation Burns: Caused by prolonged exposure to UV rays, radiation therapy, or medical equipment misuse.

Your Legal Rights After a Burn Injury

Negligence vs. Gross Negligence

Most burn injury claims are based on negligence—when someone fails to act with reasonable care, and that failure causes harm. Think of a landlord who ignores fire code violations or a driver who crashes into a gas line.

But some cases go further. When conduct is reckless or shockingly irresponsible, it becomes gross negligence—a much higher level of fault. And in Michigan, gross negligence can lead to enhanced damages.

Premises Liability: Holding Landlords & Property Owners Accountable

If you were burned in a house fire, apartment explosion, or commercial building, the owner may be liable under Michigan’s premises liability laws. We investigate:

• Faulty wiring or lack of smoke detectors
• Blocked fire exits
• Unsafe grills or space heaters
• Building code violations

Landlords have a legal duty to provide safe living conditions. When they fail, and you get hurt, we make them pay.

Product Liability: When a Defective Product Causes the Burn

Exploding batteries. Flammable clothing. Malfunctioning heaters. Faulty wiring in electronics.

If your burn injury was caused by a dangerous or defective product, you may have a product liability claim against the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer. These cases often involve expert testimony and deep investigation—and we’re ready for the fight.

Employer Liability & Third-Party Claims: Respondeat Superior

If your burn happened on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation—but that’s not where it ends. You could also sue third parties who contributed to your injury, like:

• Contractors
• Equipment manufacturers
• Building owners

And if an employee caused your injury while on the job (like a coworker or supervisor), their employer may be liable under respondeat superior, a legal doctrine that holds companies responsible for their workers’ actions.

Medical Malpractice: When Burn Injuries Are Caused by Medical Providers

Burns can also occur in healthcare settings—from radiation therapy mistakes, surgical equipment burns, or failure to treat infections. When a doctor, nurse, or hospital’s negligence leads to further trauma, you may have a medical malpractice claim under Michigan law.

What Compensation Can You Seek After a Burn Injury?

Emergency and Reconstructive Medical Care

Burn treatment is some of the most complex—and expensive—medical care in existence. You may need:

• ER stabilization and ICU care
• Multiple skin grafts and reconstructive surgeries
• Burn unit treatment and specialized wound care
• Long-term physical therapy

We fight to recover every dollar of your past and future medical expenses—because your recovery is far from over.

Pain and Suffering (Physical and Emotional)

The pain of a burn is excruciating—and often chronic. But the emotional wounds can be just as deep:

• PTSD from the fire or accident
• Depression from disfigurement or isolation
• Nightmares, anxiety, social withdrawal

Michigan law allows you to recover damages for pain, emotional anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life. We work with trauma experts to document it all—and make it undeniable in court.

Lost Income and Future Earning Capacity

Burns can make it impossible to return to your job—or any job. Whether you’re a tradesperson, teacher, nurse, or server—your ability to earn may be gone or drastically limited.

We seek full compensation for:

• Lost wages from missed work
• Loss of future earning potential
• Career retraining costs (if possible)

You shouldn’t have to rebuild your career alone.

Disability and Disfigurement

Burns often leave permanent scars and impairments. You may lose mobility, sensation, or independence. Michigan courts recognize the lifelong impact of:

• Amputations
• Paralysis
• Facial disfigurement
• Permanent disability classifications

This isn’t just medical—it’s deeply personal. We fight for compensation that respects your reality.

Psychological Care (Therapy, Counseling)

Ongoing therapy isn’t optional—it’s essential. If you need help dealing with trauma, depression, or anxiety, those treatment costs should be covered too. We include therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and medication as part of your damage claim.

Loss of Consortium

When a serious injury affects your marriage, intimacy, or family relationships, Michigan law allows your spouse to file a loss of consortium claim. That emotional loss matters—and we make sure it’s not overlooked.

Punitive Damages in Extreme Cases

If your burns were caused by gross negligence or intentional misconduct, we may seek punitive damages—especially in cases involving:

• Repeated code violations
• Known product dangers ignored by corporations
• Medical fraud or willful neglect

Punitive damages are about more than money. They’re about sending a message—and we know how to deliver it.

What to Do Immediately After a Burn Injury

Get Emergency Medical Care—Now

Burns can escalate fast. What looks manageable could lead to infection, nerve damage, or even death. Seek emergency treatment immediately—even if you think it’s “not that bad.” Delays in care not only hurt your recovery, they give insurance companies a reason to question your claim.

Document the Scene and Your Injuries

If possible—or if someone with you can—gather evidence:

• Take photos of the accident site, faulty equipment, or fire damage
• Photograph your injuries immediately and throughout your recovery
• Get the names and contact info of any witnesses
• Write down what happened while it’s still fresh

The more documentation we have, the harder it is for the other side to deny responsibility.

Save All Clothing and Products Involved

Don’t throw anything away. That burned jacket, exploded vape, faulty space heater—could be the key to proving your case.

• Bag and store damaged clothing or items involved
• Save product packaging, manuals, or receipts
• Keep any fire department or emergency responder reports

These materials are critical in product liability or premises liability claims.

Don’t Talk to the Insurance Company Alone

They’re not on your side. Insurance adjusters are trained to:

• Downplay your injuries
• Get you to say things that hurt your case
• Pressure you into a fast, lowball settlement

Do not give a statement. Do not sign anything. Let us deal with them—we know every trick they’ll try.

Contact Marko Law Today

You’ve suffered enough. Don’t suffer alone.

Severe burn injuries don’t just change your appearance—they change your entire life. Medical bills pile up. Pain drags on. And the people responsible? They rarely step up on their own.

That’s where we come in.

At Marko Law, we don’t just handle burn injury cases—we fight them. We hold landlords, employers, hospitals, and corporations accountable. We uncover the truth, demand full compensation, and take your case to trial if that’s what it takes.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. Let us carry the legal burden while you focus on healing.

📞 Phone: 1-833-MARKO-LAW or 1-313-777-7777
📍 Office: 220 W. Congress, 4th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226
🌐 Website: www.markolaw.com

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