Burn Injury Lawyer West Palm Beach

Burn injuries devastate lives in seconds. Emergency rooms. Skin grafts. Months of rehabilitation. Permanent scars. Medical bills piling up while you can’t work.

And the insurance company is already working against you. Adjusters contact victims within hours, hoping to lock in statements or quick settlements before you understand your rights or the full extent of your injuries.

Florida’s Laws Changed, And Time Is Running Out

If your burn injury happened on or after March 24, 2023, Florida House Bill 837 cut your filing deadline to just 2 years, not the old 4-year limit many websites still cite incorrectly.

Miss that deadline by even one day, and you lose your right to compensation. Forever.

Florida also operates under a 51% comparative negligence bar. If a jury finds you 51% or more responsible for your injuries, you recover nothing, even if the other party was also negligent. Insurance companies exploit this rule by shifting blame onto victims.

West Palm Beach Burn Scenarios We Handle

Our West Palm Beach burn injury lawyers see these cases repeatedly:

• Apartment and high-rise fires from faulty wiring or broken smoke alarms
• Hotel scalding and appliance fires in vacation rentals
• Salon chemical burns from negligent treatments
• Lithium-ion battery fires (e-bikes, e-scooters, phones, laptops)
• Workplace electrical burns and contractor negligence
• Vehicle fires from defective systems or crashes

The clock is ticking. Evidence fades. Witnesses forget. Call us now.

At Gordon & Partners, we represent the injured, not the powerful.

Our Florida burn injury attorneys move fast because burn cases demand it. We send preservation letters immediately. We inspect scenes before repairs begin. We gather Fire Marshal reports, interview witnesses, and document code violations while evidence still exists.

We handle West Palm Beach’s toughest burn cases:

Florida’s updated HB 837 laws, landlord violations under Florida Statutes §83.51 and §553.883, premises liability claims, product defects, workplace third-party cases, and hotel incidents involving tourists.

We explain the law in plain English. You’ll understand the 2-year statute of limitations, the 51% bar rule, what your case is worth, and what we’re doing to build your claim.

We work on contingency. No upfront costs. No hourly billing. We cover expert witnesses, investigations, and all case expenses. We only get paid if you win.

Available 24/7. Call 855-722-2552 anytime and speak with our team.

The HB 837 Filing Deadline

Date of Burn Injury
March 24, 2023 or later

Filing Deadline
2 years from injury date

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Date of Burn Injury
Before March 24, 2023

Filing Deadline
Likely 4 years (case-specific)

Example: Burned in an apartment fire on June 15, 2024? Your deadline is June 15, 2026. File on June 16, 2026, and the court dismisses your case.
Special rules may apply for minors or cases involving fraudulent concealment. Call 855-722-2552 for your exact deadline. This consultation is free.

The 51% Comparative Negligence Rule

Florida bars recovery if you’re 51% or more at fault. If you’re 50% or less responsible, you can still recover, but your damages are reduced by your fault percentage.

Real example: A defective e-scooter battery catches fire. If the jury finds you 40% at fault for ignoring warning signs and the manufacturer 60% at fault, you recover 60% of damages. If the jury finds you 51% at fault, you get nothing.

Insurance companies hire investigators to shift blame onto you. We fight back with expert testimony and thorough evidence proving the defendant’s negligence caused your burns.

Immediate Steps (First 24-48 Hours)

1. Get medical care immediately. Burn injuries worsen without treatment. Even minor-looking burns can damage deeper tissue. Get examined and keep all records.

2. Document everything. Photograph your injuries, the scene, and anything that caused the fire. Get witness contact information. Save physical evidence: don’t throw away defective products.

3. Do not talk to insurance adjusters. Decline to give statements and call a West Palm Beach burn injury lawyer first. What you say can destroy your claim.

4. Call 855-722-2552. The sooner you have legal representation, the stronger your case. We send preservation letters, protect you from insurance tactics, and start investigating immediately.

Building Your Claim

Gather records: Rental agreements, hotel reservations, maintenance records, inspection reports, product receipts.
Follow treatment plans: Attend every appointment. Keep a journal documenting pain and daily limitations.
Stay off social media: Insurance companies monitor your profiles looking for posts to use against you.
Preserve evidence: Don’t repair or discard anything. Don’t let landlords clean up before documentation.

No upfront costs. No retainer to start your case.
No hourly billing. We don’t charge for phone calls, meetings, or legal work.
No out-of-pocket expenses. We advance all case costs—experts, investigations, everything. You don’t pay us back unless we win.
We only get paid if you get paid. Our fee comes as a percentage of your settlement or verdict. If we don’t recover compensation, you owe us nothing.

This levels the playing field. You get experienced burn injury attorneys without worrying about legal bills while you’re out of work and drowning in medical debt.

West Palm Beach Fire Department
Emergency: 911 | Non-emergency: (561) 822-2222

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
Emergency: 911 | Non-emergency: (561) 712-6400

Jackson Health System—Miami Burn Center
1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136 | (305) 585-1111
Premier South Florida burn treatment center with specialized ICU

Florida Committee on Trauma (FCOT)
Visit floridacot.org for verified burn centers throughout Florida

Florida-focused expertise. We practice exclusively in Florida and know HB 837 inside out. We track legislative changes affecting your rights and understand Florida’s premises liability, product liability, and comparative negligence rules.

Rapid response. Same-day consultations. Preservation letters will be sent immediately. Scene investigations are scheduled quickly before evidence vanishes.
Proven results. Decades representing burn victims throughout South Florida with multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts in catastrophic cases.

Always accessible. Call 855-722-2552 anytime: 24/7, weekends, holidays. Virtual or in-person consultations available.

Local presence. Headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens serving West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Wellington, and all Palm Beach County communities.

Q: How much is my burn injury case worth?
Value depends on burn severity, medical treatment extent, permanent scarring, lost work time, and evidence strength. Minor burns settle for thousands. Catastrophic burns requiring hospitalization and grafts can reach hundreds of thousands or millions. Call 855-722-2552 for a free evaluation.

Q: What if I was partially at fault?
You can recover if you’re 50% or less responsible. Your damages are reduced by your fault percentage. At 51% or more fault, you get nothing. Insurance companies inflate your responsibility to avoid paying: we fight back.

Q: Do I really have only 2 years to file?
If your burn occurred on or after March 24, 2023, yes, 2 years applies to most negligence claims. Narrow exceptions exist for minors and certain claim types. Call 855-722-2552 for case-specific deadline analysis.

Q: Can tourists injured in West Palm Beach sue?
Absolutely. We handle out-of-state clients regularly and manage jurisdiction issues. Geography doesn’t stop you from seeking compensation.

Q: What if I already talked to insurance?
Contact us immediately. What you said may complicate your case but doesn’t necessarily destroy it. Stop talking to adjusters now and direct all future communications through your attorney.