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Panter, Panter & Sampedro is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting Florida’s families. For over 30 years, our experienced trial attorneys have worked one-on-one with clients to successfully get the justice, recovery and compensation they deserve.

Top Attorneys Helping Victims of Burn Injury Accidents In Miami & South Florida

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Burns sustained from a fire can leave long-lasting physical and emotional scars. While burn injuries are most often associated with fires, people can sustain burns from chemicals, unsafe products or other hazards. These serious injuries often leave victims with trauma and substantial medical bills in the aftermath of the incident.

In both children and adults, burns are the fifth most common cause of death, accounting for an estimated 3,500 accidental or wrongful deaths each year. An accidental burn at a bonfire or a burn caused by a poorly kept property may be the result of negligence of another. A landlord who failed to follow fire safety laws or employer not following workplace safety regulations may be held liable for any physical pain, medical bills, lost wages and other damages sustained as a result.

With more than three decades of legal experience, the personal injury attorneys at Panter, Panter & Sampedro have represented countless individuals that have suffered burn injuries. Our legal team has not only successfully litigated and settled cases involving fire and burn accidents, but has helped facilitate the highest quality care to ensure the best physical and monetary recovery possible.

Call us now at 305-662-6178 for a FREE CONSULTATION with one of our trusted burn injury and fire accident lawyers.

Fire Products That Failed To Protect People

Landlords and employers are generally responsible for acquiring and maintaining fire safety devices such as smoke detectors and fire extinguishers on their properties. Sadly, some of these products do not always work as intended and a serious defect in a product intended to alert or protect people from a fire can potentially be life threatening.

The type of smoke detector found in the majority of deadly house fires are simultaneously the cheapest to purchase and the most commonly used. These are known as ionization smoke detectors and reportedly take an average of 15-20 minutes longer to sound an alert than other types of alarms. As a result, multiple states have banned these detectors and defective product lawsuits have been filed against manufacturers of such products, like Kiddie, BRK Brands and USI Electric.

Additionally, manufactured fire suppression devices for stove tops have also been met with allegations of product defects. Williams-Pyro’s Range Queen, StoveTop and FireStop are just a few of the one-time fire suppressant devices that have no apparent evidence of functioning as they are marketed. 

The United States Air Force, Navy and Army have all banned the use of these products in military housing after reports that some activations of these products were causing hot grease to splash out of pans and onto the stove. Unfortunately many of these products are continued to be found in apartment complexes all across the country, particularly low-income housing.

Types of Burn Injuries

There are four main types of burns that can result in varied severity:

  • Thermal burns– resulting from contact with fire, steam, hot liquids or other sources of extreme heat.
  • Light burns- resulting from sunlight or ultraviolet light.
  • Chemical burns– resulting from exposure to acid, alkali or a chemical explosion.
  • Radiation burns– resulting from contact with nuclear radiation.

Each of these injuries are categorized based on three levels of severity:

  • First-degree burns– this damage only exists in the top layer of skin. It is characterized by minor inflammation and redness. These burns cause minimal damage, usually heal within a week and can often be treated with aloe vera gel or cool water.  
  • Second-degree burns– this damage goes beyond the top layer of skin. It is characterized by extremely red and blistered skin. These burns could take weeks to heal and should be bandaged properly. 
  • Third-degree burns– this is the worst type of burn, with damage extending throughout all layers of skin, sometimes affecting organs and bones. It is characterized by a black or white charred wound. These injuries can cause permanent nerve damage, hypothermia and in extreme causes, death. Emergency medical treatment should be sought out immediately. 

Can I File A Lawsuit Against My Apartment Complex or Landlord? 

If a fire breaks out and a tenant becomes injured as a result, the property owner could be held responsible for failing to keep their property safe for their guests. Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are two major safety features that apartments should contain and be installed properly. 

Safety precautions that aren’t adequate or are non-existent in your apartment complex gives you the right to sue. Courts in Florida can hold a landlord accountable for damages in an injury case if it can be successfully proven that negligence existed on the landlord’s behalf.

Compensation For Burn & Fire Accidents

If you have been the victim of a burn injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, you have a right to recover damages for your trauma and recovery. Burns are some of the most expensive and traumatic injuries that one can experience and treat. 

Even a first-degree burn has the potential to become infected, requiring additional medical treatment. Third-degree burns could take years of treatment to return to some sense of normalcy, usually having a significant impact on burn victims quality of life and ability to work.

If you or someone you love has been seriously burned, you may be legally entitled to compensation for your personal injury. The law firm of Panter, Panter & Sampedro are here to fight on your behalf so you can focus on recovery. Call today for a free consultation with our burn injury lawyers to make sure the statute of limitations does not limit your ability to file a claim.

Miami Attorneys That Fight For Burn Injury Victims

We Know Your Life & Livelihood Are At Stake 

The team at Panter, Panter & Sampedro understand how severe and devastating a bad burn injury or fire-related accident can be. That is why we have all the procedures and processes in place to manage both medical treatments and legal actions.

We offer Florida burn injury victims all the advantages of a large law firm in terms of experience, knowledge, access to experts, technological savvy, resources and, most importantly, results. At the same time, we provide a level of personal attention, compassion and friendly support that larger firms cannot compete with.

Assets that help in working toward your recovery include:

  • An on-staff critical care nurse who can evaluate burn injuries and arrange for clients to receive the best medical care available
  • State-of-the-art courtroom presentations, including realistic anatomical models
  • Burn injury and long-term care specialists
  • Vocational economists and rehabilitation experts
  • Attorneys who have obtained settlements and verdicts in excess of $1 million on numerous occasions

The Panter Law Difference

Our success with burn injury cases has been no accident. It is the result of the honest hard work and thorough preparation we bring to all of our personal injury cases. We also believe in the importance of keeping the client and his or her needs in focus while all this is going on. Our lawyers keep in close contact with clients and their families during the investigation, research, negotiation and litigation phases of the process, and we encourage them to ask questions freely and to be as involved in their cases as they would like.

Our expert team of attorneys has obtained verdicts and settlements in excess of $100 million for our clients, and is ready to fight for you today. Based right here in Miami, we have decades of experience fighting for everyday citizens of Florida. We know how scary it can seem, fighting legal battles after you have been hurt. That is why our team will be in your corner, by your side every step of the way.

Call our legal team now at 305-662-6178 for a FREE CONSULTATION.

*On March 24, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 837 reducing Florida’s statute of limitations for general negligence cases from four years to two years. In other words, a lawsuit alleging negligence which accrued after March 24, 2023 must now be filed within two years of the date of the alleged negligence or the claim will be forever barred.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Panter, Panter & Sampedro is among the leading personal injury law firms in South Florida. For more than 30 years, our Board Certified trial attorneys have represented individuals injured by negligent parties in cases of significant size and complexity across various practice areas.

    We are a different kind of law firm, with the legal skill and expertise needed to serve our clients, and an unwavering dedication to family values.

    We believe our success, both inside and outside the courtroom, is defined by what we care about — it’s that simple. Panter, Panter & Sampedro is an award-winning personal injury law firm — but more than that — it is a group of people that genuinely cares about protecting the rights of individuals suffering as a result of wrongdoing and negligence.

  • With a track record of success in working closely with each client, our legal team has secured millions of dollars in compensation for thousands of accident victims and their families over the course of three decades. We guide our clients through the entire legal proceedings, from filing the initial complaint to assisting with the proper distribution of funds once compensation is awarded.

    Our vast trial experience includes substantial verdicts and settlements in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, slip-and-fall, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death and more.

    Panter, Panter & Sampedro’s proven team of civil trial lawyers are relied upon by the Miami and South Florida community to protect their rights and ensure justice is served by securing the best verdicts and recoveries possible.

    When our firm takes on a personal injury claim, we aggressively represent our clients and fight for the maximum compensation under the law. Rest assured that no matter how difficult the case, we are prepared to serve as your most ardent legal advocates and welcome the opportunity to hold the culpable parties accountable.  

    Panter, Panter & Sampedro proudly serves residents throughout South Florida — including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.

  • No recovery, no fees.

    We believe that everyone, regardless of their financial status, should have access to sound legal counsel as they exercise their right to pursue justice and redress any harm or wrongdoing.

    At Panter, Panter & Sampedro, all our services are offered on a “contingency fee” basis, which means that any payment to the firm completely depends on whether our efforts result in a financial recovery for our client.

    Any lawyer’s fees for representing the client will be deducted from the final personal injury settlement in the client’s case or from the damages awarded after a favorable verdict, in the event that the client’s case goes to trial.

    In general, attorneys can receive up to one-third of the gross amount of a pre-suit settlement or 40% of the gross settlement recovery once a Defendant files an answer to a lawsuit. These rules are regulated by the Florida Bar, and the following summarizes our contingency fee policy:

    • Client enters into an agreement granting legal authority to the firm to represent the client in exchange for attorneys fees paid in the form of a percentage of the total recovery.
    • The firm assumes all up-front financial costs and risk associated with litigating the case. All of these expenses are paid by the firm, and are only repaid if a recovery is won.
    • The client pays no fees whatsoever, hourly or otherwise.
    • The firm’s contingency fee percentage varies based on the type of case, level of complexity, and the foreseeable resources required to litigate it properly.
    • Every case is unique, but the contingency fee percentage is always clearly agreed upon by both parties and documented in writing upon retaining our services.
  • We can. Call 305-662-6178 or submit a request for your FREE CONSULTATION to speak directly with one of our knowledgeable personal injury lawyers. We will review your case at no charge. To learn more about personal injury, please read below.

    Personal injury law, also known as tort law, is designed to protect you if you or your property is injured or harmed because of someone else’s act or failure to act. In a successful tort action, the one who caused the injury or harm compensates the one who suffered the losses.

    Every tort claim, regardless of its basis, whether intentional, negligence, or strict liability, has two basic issues—liability and damages. Was the defendant liable for the damages you sustained, and, if so, what is the nature and extent of your damages? If you can prove liability and damages, our system of justice will award you compensation for your loss.

    Personal injury cases can involve:

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