Morelli Ratner, P.C. Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury and Burn Injury Law Firm

Morelli Ratner, P.C. strives to maximize the monetary recoveries of our severely injured clients who have suffered a catastrophic injury such as a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, severe burn injury or death.

Burn Injuries

Burns can be extremely serious injuries resulting from car accidents and explosions and on construction sites and in industrial work locations. In auto accidents, gas tanks can ignite and explode, sending dangerous parts shooting out from the collision. Motor vehicle fires kill 500-600 people in this country every year. Vehicle fires are extremely dangerous because of the intense heat generated and the speed with which flames can engulf a vehicle. Parts of the vehicle can burst because of heat, shooting debris great distances. Gas tanks of motor vehicles can rupture and spray flammable fuel or can explode altogether. Automobiles contain dangerous materials that emit highly toxic gases when they burn. Carbon monoxide emitted from fires can lead to death when inhaled in high doses.

A percentage of auto fires can be attributed to fuel system designs which are defective or which fail quickly in the event of an accident. While the auto industry has the capability of creating safer fuel systems, there are thousands of unsafe fuel design systems in use today.

Burn injuries that are serious require treatment in a special burn treatment center where the risk of infection is low and special procedures such as skin grafting are performed. Some burn victims experience infection, chronic pain, disfigurement and loss of sensation. Many victims are unable to go back to work and may be permanently disabled. If you or a loved one sustained a burn injury, contact Morelli Ratner, P.C. today to discuss your case.