{"id":1489,"date":"2026-08-13T01:46:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T01:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-74-180-255.nip.io\/severe-burn-injuries\/florida-severe-burn-injury-lawyer\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T21:24:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T21:24:37","slug":"florida-severe-burn-injury-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/severe-burn-injuries\/florida-severe-burn-injury-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Severe Burn Injury Lawyer | Free Evaluation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"Burn injury survivor receiving supportive care in a calm rehabilitation setting.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-injury-survivor-receiving-supportive-care-in-a-calm-reh-photo.png\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-injury-survivor-receiving-supportive-care-in-a-calm-reh-photo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-injury-survivor-receiving-supportive-care-in-a-calm-reh-photo-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-injury-survivor-receiving-supportive-care-in-a-calm-reh-photo-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-injury-survivor-receiving-supportive-care-in-a-calm-reh-photo-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-injury-survivor-receiving-supportive-care-in-a-calm-reh-photo.png 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Severe Burn Injury Attorneys | Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">When a Severe Burn Changes Everything, You Need Answers<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);\">CHG Personal Injury Lawyers represent people and families facing the lasting consequences of catastrophic burn injuries. We handle the legal fight so you can focus on recovery.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get Your Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get Your Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Why Families Turn to Us<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--check chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">$0<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Upfront cost \u2014 contingency fee<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Nationwide<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Cases accepted across the U.S.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Bilingual<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Serving you in English &amp; Spanish<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Licensed<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Florida Bar-admitted attorneys<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published August 14, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Florida Severe Burn Injury Lawyer | Free Case Evaluation<\/h2>\n<p>A full-thickness burn does not &#8220;heal and move on.&#8221; If you are looking for a <strong>Florida severe burn injury lawyer<\/strong>, it is because this injury changes your whole life. You may face months in a burn unit. You may need repeated skin grafts and scar surgeries over years. You may need physical therapy to fight contractures. A contracture is tight scar tissue that pulls across a healing joint and can lock it in place.<\/p>\n<p>At CHG Personal Injury Lawyers, we represent people who suffered catastrophic, life-altering burns. We also help families who lost someone to them. This page is written for you and your family, not for lawyers.<\/p>\n<p>We work on a contingency fee. That means no upfront cost. You pay attorney&#8217;s fees only if we recover money for you. Your case evaluation is free.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request your free case evaluation<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 no cost, no obligation. We serve families in English and Spanish. <em>Atendemos en espa\u00f1ol.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-injury-patient-meeting-with-a-rehabilitation-clinician-photo-1024x572.png\" alt=\"Burn injury patient meeting with a rehabilitation clinician in a private treatment room.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-injury-patient-meeting-with-a-rehabilitation-clinician-photo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-injury-patient-meeting-with-a-rehabilitation-clinician-photo-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-injury-patient-meeting-with-a-rehabilitation-clinician-photo-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-injury-patient-meeting-with-a-rehabilitation-clinician-photo-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-injury-patient-meeting-with-a-rehabilitation-clinician-photo.png 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,#900000);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What We Mean by &#8220;Severe Burn&#8221; \u2014 and What We Don&#8217;t<\/h2>\n<p>Many law-firm pages lump a sunburn, a kitchen scald, and a life-altering injury together. We don&#8217;t. We handle <strong>catastrophic burns that cause permanent injury, disfigurement, loss of function, or death<\/strong>. These are the injuries that need specialized burn-center care. They change how a person lives, works, and looks for the rest of their life.<\/p>\n<p>You may have a claim if the injury involves:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deep partial-thickness (deep second-degree) burns<\/strong> that scar permanently, damage nerves, or destroy function.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full-thickness (third-degree) burns<\/strong> that need skin grafts, flap surgery, or reconstruction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fourth-degree burns<\/strong> that reach muscle, tendon, or bone. These often lead to amputation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amputation<\/strong> of a burned limb, hand, or finger.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inhalation or airway burns<\/strong>, high-voltage <strong>electrical burns<\/strong>, <strong>chemical burns<\/strong>, flame burns, and severe scald burns over a large area of the body.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful-death cases<\/strong> where a loved one did not survive their burns. This is the most catastrophic outcome there is. We handle these with dignity, focused on the family left behind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are based in Florida and take burn cases nationwide. See our <a href=\"\/resources\/severe-burn-injuries\/\">severe burn injuries resource hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Depth and TBSA Drive Everything<\/h2>\n<p>Burn surgeons measure two things. These same two things drive the value of a claim. The first is <strong>how deep<\/strong> the burn goes. The second is <strong>how much of the body<\/strong> it covers. That coverage is called total body surface area, or TBSA. Doctors often estimate it with the &#8220;rule of nines.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The American Burn Association&#8217;s <em>Advanced Burn Life Support<\/em> guidance sets a general rule. Adults with burns over roughly <strong>10% or more of TBSA<\/strong> should be sent to a verified burn center. So should anyone with full-thickness burns. That threshold matters legally, too. A burn serious enough for burn-center transfer is almost never minor. The medical record showing depth and TBSA becomes a cornerstone of the claim.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Full-thickness (third-degree)<\/strong> burns destroy the entire skin layer, including nerve endings and sweat glands. They will not heal without grafting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fourth-degree<\/strong> burns reach muscle, tendon, or bone. They frequently end in amputation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By cause, the injuries we handle include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thermal<\/strong> burns (fire, flames, hot surfaces)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scald<\/strong> burns (hot liquids, steam)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electrical<\/strong> burns<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemical<\/strong> burns (acids, solvents, industrial products)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inhalation<\/strong> burns that damage the airway and lungs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes a severe burn a lifelong condition is often not the first wound. It is the complications that follow. These include <strong>infection and sepsis<\/strong>, <strong>contractures<\/strong> that freeze a joint, thick raised scarring, chronic nerve pain, and years of surgeries and mental-health care. A claim that ignores those future needs undervalues the injury. That is why we build cases around lifelong care, not a fast settlement.<\/p>\n<h2>How Severe Burns Happen and Who May Be Liable<\/h2>\n<p>Often more than one party is responsible. Finding every one of them is how a case gets fully valued.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Truck and vehicle crashes<\/strong> with fuel fires or explosions after a collision. See our <a href=\"\/resources\/truck-accidents\/\">truck accidents<\/a> page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workplace and industrial incidents<\/strong> \u2014 flash fires, arc-flash, and electrocution. Beyond workers&#8217; compensation, you may have a separate claim against a third party. That could be an equipment maker, a contractor, or a property owner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defective products<\/strong> \u2014 faulty wiring, appliances, vehicles, or <strong>lithium-ion batteries<\/strong> that overheat and ignite. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission tracks and recalls these fire hazards. You can verify recalls at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saferproducts.gov\/\">SaferProducts.gov<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Building fires, gas leaks, and unsafe property conditions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If You Were Attacked or Burned on Someone Else&#8217;s Property<\/h3>\n<p>Maybe you were assaulted, shot, robbed, or set on fire on property you didn&#8217;t control. This could be an apartment complex, a hotel or motel, a parking lot or garage, a bar, a gas station, or a store. If so, the owner may share the blame.<\/p>\n<p>Florida property owners owe visitors a duty to keep the property reasonably safe. Depending on the risk, that can include working locks and gates, good lighting, working cameras, and security staff.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes an owner ignores a known or foreseeable danger, and someone is seriously hurt. When that happens, the injured person may have a claim against that owner. Lawyers call this <strong>negligent security<\/strong> (also called inadequate-security premises liability). You do not need to know the term to have a case. You just need to tell us what happened. Learn more on our negligent security page.<\/p>\n<h2>What Compensation May Be Available<\/h2>\n<p>Florida burn compensation can cover what you have already lost. It can also cover what you will need for the rest of your life. Every case is different, and no lawyer can promise a specific amount. A case evaluation is how we assess what may be recoverable for you.<\/p>\n<p>Compensation may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical costs<\/strong> \u2014 emergency and burn-unit care, surgeries, skin grafts, reconstructive procedures, and rehab.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Future care<\/strong> \u2014 a documented plan, with dollar figures, for lifelong treatment, revision surgeries, therapy, and assistive devices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost income and reduced earning power<\/strong> if you can&#8217;t return to your old work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain, suffering, disfigurement, and reduced quality of life.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Home and vehicle modifications<\/strong> and long-term attendant support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful-death damages<\/strong> for families \u2014 funeral costs, loss of support, and loss of companionship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The most important part of a catastrophic burn claim is proving <strong>future<\/strong> cost. It is also the most contested. We work with <strong>life-care planners<\/strong> and <strong>treating physicians<\/strong> to project decades of surgeries, wound care, and support. The first hospital bill is often a small fraction of the true lifetime cost.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,#900000);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Have questions about what happened?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask our team directly. The first conversation is free, confidential, and there is no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How the Process Works: What to Expect<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free case evaluation.<\/strong> We listen, review what happened, and explain your options at no cost \u2014 in English or Spanish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We gather medical and burn-center records, fire-marshal and accident reports, product evidence, and scene documents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identify every responsible party<\/strong> and the insurance coverage available.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build damages.<\/strong> We document your current and future medical, life-care, and financial needs with medical and life-care experts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiate.<\/strong> We press insurers for a fair settlement. If they won&#8217;t offer one, we file suit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolve<\/strong> through settlement or trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Let&#8217;s be realistic about timing. Catastrophic burn cases often take many months. Complex ones can take longer than a year. One reason is that we may wait until your treatment stabilizes. That way, a life-care plan captures your true long-term needs instead of an early guess. We keep you informed at every step.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida&#8217;s Deadline to File a Burn Injury Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Florida sets a strict deadline. Missing it can permanently end your right to recover. In March 2023, the Legislature shortened the general negligence deadline from four years to <strong>two years<\/strong>. For most negligence claims that start on or after <strong>March 24, 2023<\/strong>, the deadline is generally <strong>two years<\/strong> under <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That same 2023 law (HB 837) also moved Florida to a <strong>modified comparative-negligence<\/strong> rule. Under <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.81<\/a>, a person found <strong>more than 50% at fault<\/strong> for their own injury generally recovers nothing. If you are 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault. You can read the full statutes on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/\">Online Sunshine<\/a>, the Florida Legislature&#8217;s official site.<\/p>\n<p>Deadlines vary by claim type and facts. Wrongful-death claims, claims against government defendants, and product-liability claims can each run differently. This is general information, not legal advice about your case. Physical evidence and witness memories fade, so acting early matters. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/strong> to confirm the deadline that applies to you.<\/p>\n<h2>Serving Florida&#8217;s Communities \u2014 and Clients Nationwide<\/h2>\n<p>We help injured people and families across Florida \u2014 including <strong>Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville<\/strong>. Because catastrophic burns can happen anywhere, we take these cases nationwide.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Choose CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Catastrophic focus.<\/strong> We concentrate on serious, permanent injuries \u2014 severe burns, <a href=\"\/resources\/amputation-injuries\/\">amputations<\/a>, <a href=\"\/resources\/traumatic-brain-injury\/\">brain injuries<\/a>, and other <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injury-claims\/\">catastrophic injury claims<\/a> \u2014 not routine matters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Licensed Florida attorneys.<\/strong> Our lawyers are admitted to The Florida Bar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Florida base, nationwide reach.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Expert-driven future-care documentation<\/strong> through life-care planners and treating physicians.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bilingual service \u2014 English and Spanish.<\/strong> <em>Hablamos espa\u00f1ol.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Contingency fee.<\/strong> No upfront cost. You pay attorney&#8217;s fees only if we recover for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We do not promise outcomes, publish &#8220;win rates,&#8221; or claim to be the &#8220;best.&#8221; The Florida Bar prohibits those claims, and they would be unfair to you. What we offer is focused, experienced representation and an honest assessment.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,#900000);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Want to know where you stand?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us what happened and our team will walk you through the options available to you, at no cost.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does it cost to hire a Florida severe burn injury lawyer?<\/summary><p>Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee. You pay attorney&#8217;s fees only if we recover money for you. The case evaluation is free.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have a case if the burn happened at work?<\/summary><p>Possibly. Beyond workers&#8217; compensation, you may have a separate third-party claim. This could be against a product maker, a contractor, or a property owner, for example.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my loved one died from their burns?<\/summary><p>The family may bring a wrongful-death claim. We handle these cases with care, focused on what your family can do next.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file in Florida?<\/summary><p>For most negligence claims starting on or after March 24, 2023, the deadline is generally two years under <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>. Other claim types differ \u2014 contact us to confirm yours.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do you handle cases outside Florida?<\/summary><p>Yes. We are based in Florida and take severe burn cases nationwide.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I bring to my free case evaluation?<\/summary><p>Bring any medical records, incident or fire reports, photos, and insurance information you have. Don&#8217;t worry if you don&#8217;t have everything yet.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-survivor-rejoining-daily-family-life-during-recovery-af-photo-1024x572.png\" alt=\"Burn survivor rejoining daily family life during recovery after a severe burn injury.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-survivor-rejoining-daily-family-life-during-recovery-af-photo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-survivor-rejoining-daily-family-life-during-recovery-af-photo-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-survivor-rejoining-daily-family-life-during-recovery-af-photo-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-survivor-rejoining-daily-family-life-during-recovery-af-photo-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/burn-survivor-rejoining-daily-family-life-during-recovery-af-photo.png 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to a Florida Severe Burn Injury Lawyer Today<\/h2>\n<p>You focus on healing. We&#8217;ll handle the legal fight. We review your case, explain your rights, and pursue the compensation you and your family may deserve.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request your free case evaluation now<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 free, confidential, no obligation. <em>Atendemos en espa\u00f1ol.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>This is attorney advertising. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk to a Lawyer Before You Sign Anything<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a severe burn, an insurance company may offer a quick settlement or ask you to sign a release. These offers often come long before the true cost of your care is known. Speak with a lawyer first, so your future medical needs are not signed away.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Request a Free Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Help After a Catastrophic Burn Injury<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Investigate the Cause<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Severe burns can result from defective products, fires, chemical exposure, electrical failures, or truck crashes. We identify who was responsible and preserve the evidence.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Account for Lifelong Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skin grafts, reconstructive surgery, rehabilitation, scarring, and permanent impairment carry costs for years. We build a claim that reflects the full picture.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Stand Between You and the Insurers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not have to negotiate alone. We handle the calls, the paperwork, and the pressure tactics on your behalf.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Treat You With Dignity<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the hardest moments of your life. We listen, explain your options in plain language, and move at a pace that respects your recovery.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Questions About Severe Burn Claims<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does it cost to hire us?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee, which means you pay attorney&#x27;s fees only if we recover money for you. Your case evaluation is always free.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if the burn happened at work?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may have more than a workers&#x27; compensation claim. A separate third-party claim \u2014 for example against a product manufacturer or another company at fault \u2014 may also be available. We can review the details with you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if a loved one did not survive?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A death is the most catastrophic outcome of all. If a severe burn injury led to the loss of a family member, we can discuss a wrongful-death claim and what your family can do next.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How soon should I call?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As early as possible. Evidence such as the property, the product, or the scene can disappear quickly, and legal deadlines apply. Reaching out early protects your options.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Tell Us What Happened. 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