Burn Injury Lawyer Palm Beach Gardens

Burn injuries can happen anywhere in Palm Beach Gardens, from high-rise apartments along the PGA Boulevard corridor to coastal hotels and short-term rentals. When your burn injury results from someone else’s negligence, you have the right to seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, scarring, and pain and suffering.

Elements of a Negligence Claim

To win your burn injury case, we must prove four key elements:

1. Duty: The defendant owed you a duty of care
2. Breach: They failed to meet that standard of care
3. Causation: Their actions directly caused your burn injury
4. Damages: You suffered actual harm and losses

Florida’s Changed Law: What You Need to Know

Filing Deadline Table:

Important: Florida House Bill 837, effective March 24, 2023, reduced the statute of limitations for negligence cases from 4 years to 2 years. Don’t wait: these deadlines are strict.

Florida’s 51% Comparative Negligence Rule

Florida uses modified comparative negligence. If you’re found more than 50% at fault for your burn injury, you cannot recover compensation. However, if you’re 50% or less at fault, your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.

Example: If you’re awarded $100,000 but found 30% at fault, you’d receive $70,000. But if you’re 55% at fault, you get nothing.

Do I Have a Burn Injury Case?

You may have a case if:

• Your burn occurred due to someone else’s negligence
• You’re 50% or less at fault for the incident
• You’ve suffered medical expenses, lost income, or permanent scarring
• The incident occurred within the past 2 years (or 4 years for pre-March 2023 incidents)

Call (844) 423-4365 for a free evaluation to know for certain.

Local Presence, Proven Results

Our Palm Beach Gardens headquarters at 4114 Northlake Boulevard puts us right in your community. We serve clients throughout Palm Beach County and understand the local landscape, from apartment complexes in the Northlake area to luxury hotels in Jupiter and West Palm Beach.

Mastery of Florida’s New Laws

We stay current on every change in Florida law, including HB 837’s impact on filing deadlines and the state’s 51% comparative negligence rule. Our experience includes:

• Apartment and condominium fire cases
• Hotel and short-term rental burn injuries
• Product liability cases (lithium-ion batteries, appliances)
• Electrical burn injuries
• Chemical and scald burn cases
• Workplace third-party burn claims

No Fee Unless We Win

We work on a contingency fee basis: you pay nothing upfront, and we only collect if we secure compensation for you. Our free case evaluations are available 24/7 because burn injuries don’t wait for business hours.

Palm Beach Gardens Office 4114 Northlake Boulevard Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Phone: (844) 423-4365 Available: 24/7 for emergencies

Evidence Collection

Strong evidence is crucial for burn injury cases. We immediately begin gathering:

Critical Evidence Checklist:

• Scene photographs and video
• Fire department incident reports
• OSHA reports (workplace incidents)
• Product preservation and testing
• Building code compliance records
• Witness statements
• Medical records and treatment plans
• Expert accident reconstruction

Medical Documentation

Severe burn patients in Palm Beach Gardens are often transferred to specialized facilities like Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Miami Burn Center. We work with your medical team to document:

• Degree and extent of burns
• Surgery and graft procedures
• Rehabilitation needs
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Psychological trauma treatment
• Future medical needs

Premises Liability Focus

Many Palm Beach Gardens burn cases involve premises liability. We investigate landlord and property owner duties under Florida Statutes §83.51 and §553.883, including:

• Working smoke detectors (10-year battery requirements)
• Proper electrical wiring and maintenance
• Fire safety code compliance
• Adequate fire suppression systems
• Safe evacuation routes

Discuss Your Case Now: (844) 423-4365

Palm Beach Gardens neighborhoods:

• PGA Boulevard corridor
• Northlake area
• Mirasol
• BallenIsles
• Frenchman’s Reserve
• The Gardens District

Nearby areas:

• North Palm Beach
• Juno Beach
• Jupiter
• Riviera Beach
• West Palm Beach
• Lake Park

We serve Palm Beach Gardens and all of Palm Beach County.

Fire & Rescue:

• Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue
• Palm Beach County Fire Rescue

Burn Treatment Centers:

• Jackson Memorial Miami Burn Center
• Florida Committee on Trauma-certified centers

Required by Florida law:

• Working smoke detectors in all units
• 10-year battery requirements (certain renovations)
• Proper electrical systems
• Fire safety code compliance
• Safe common area maintenance

Missing safety features may indicate negligence.

How long do I have to file a burn injury claim in Florida?
For incidents on or after March 24, 2023, you have 2 years from the date of injury to file a negligence claim. Incidents before that date may still have 4 years under the previous law. Don’t wait: call us immediately for a case review.

Can I recover if I’m partly at fault in Florida?
Yes, but only if you’re 50% or less at fault. Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule bars recovery if you’re more than 50% responsible. For example, if you’re 40% at fault, your award is reduced by 40%. If you’re 60% at fault, you get nothing.

There’s no smoke detector in my Palm Beach Gardens unit: do I have a case?
Possibly. Florida law requires landlords to provide working smoke detectors. Under Florida Statutes §83.51 and §553.883, property owners have specific duties. Missing or non-functional smoke detectors could indicate negligence, especially if they contributed to your injuries.

Where do severe burn patients from Palm Beach Gardens go?
Severe burn patients are often transferred to specialized facilities like Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Miami Burn Center or other Florida Committee on Trauma-verified burn centers. We work with these facilities to ensure proper medical documentation for your case.

For work-related burns in Palm Beach County, do I ask about workers’ comp or a lawsuit?
You may be entitled to both. Workers’ compensation covers your employer’s liability, but you may also have a third-party claim against equipment manufacturers, property owners, or other negligent parties. Call us to review all your options.

What compensation can a burn claim cover?
Burn injury compensation can include medical expenses (acute care, surgery, skin grafts, rehabilitation), lost wages, scarring and disfigurement, pain and suffering, mental health treatment, and home or vehicle modifications for disabilities.

What should I do after a burn in Palm Beach Gardens?

1. Get immediate medical care
2. Document the scene with photos
3. Report to property management and Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue, if applicable
4. Preserve any defective products
5. Avoid giving statements to insurance companies
6. Call our office for legal guidance.