Burn Injuries Handling Complex Cases With Unparalleled Expertise

Burn Injury Attorneys in Columbus

We Have Recovered More Than $300 Million for Our Clients

Suffering a burn injury can be one of the most painful and disabling experiences a person can go through. At Rourke & Blumenthal, our Columbus burn injury lawyers understand and appreciate that those who have suffered a catastrophic injury need help now more than ever. Chronic pain, disabilities, and a lifetime of medical care can weigh victims down, and we want to be the legal team to help them feel secure again.

Throughout our 150+ combined years of legal practice and experience, we have achieved multiple multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements, including three for burn injury cases:

$6.5 million settlement for families of 10 people killed in an apartment arson fire.
$4.5+ million settlement for a family injured in a gas explosion.
$3.2 million settlement in a wrongful death case involving a landlord’s failure to install smoke detectors.

When you work with our burn injury lawyers, you can expect the same dedication and professionalism that led to the victories in those cases to be used in your own. Every client who comes to us is unique, not just a case number, and we are confident that this personalized approach raises our chances of success whenever we seek a settlement or positive verdict.

Common Causes of Burn Injuries

According to the American Burn Association (ABA), roughly half a million Americans receive treatment for burn injuries each year. While burn injuries can be caused by myriad factors, they are most often the result of a preventable accident caused by another party’s negligence. Oftentimes, these injuries cause long-lasting debilitation and disfigurement, requiring extensive surgeries and permanently reducing a person’s quality of life.

Burn injuries are frequently the result of the following:

Building fires
Vehicle fires
Scalding hot liquids
Construction accidents
Contact with caustic chemicals
Severe electrical shocks
Natural gas explosions
Fireworks mishaps
Car accidents
Truck crashes
Defective machinery
Aviation accidents

Please contact the Columbus burn injury attorneys at Rourke & Blumenthal if you or a loved one has suffered burn injuries. Call (614) 321-3212 for your free consultation.

Degrees of Burn Injuries

Burns are classified into separate classes, depending on their type and severity. In general, there are three types of burns: First degree, second degree, and third degree.

The degrees are as follows:

First-degree burns: Only the outer epithelial layer of the skin is damaged, causing the affected areas to redden and become painful to the touch. First-degree burns are equivalent to a dry sunburn without blisters, and generally heal within a period of three to five days.
Second-degree burns: Second-degree burns cause damage to the epithelium and the top portion of the dermis, causing oozing blisters to form. The affected areas will be pink or red and will blanch when pressure is applied. Second-degree burns can be either partial or full thickness, and are excruciatingly painful.
Third-degree burns: Third-degree burns are the most serious, classified by the destruction of all layers of the skin. Burns of this degree involve the destruction of nerves, causing a loss of feeling. Third-degree burns have a leathery, charred, or white appearance.

While burns can exceed these levels into the fourth degree, most of the public and medical community does not typically use this term. Fourth-degree burns extend beyond the skin and cause damage to the underlying tendons and bones. Fifth and sixth burn degrees also exist, but they are not considered survivable.

Impact of Permanent Scarring from Burn Injuries

If a burn injury victim is fortunate, the physical harm caused will not permanently damage their muscles, nerves, and other deep tissues. Irreversible scarring is likely to still occur, however, in any sort of accident that causes a burn injury. Given enough time, the scar tissue will no longer be sensitive to heat and touch, but the victim is not fully recovered.

They may experience a lowered self-esteem or diminished value of their own looks and identity. The result is physical scarring that leads to mental scarring, as well. Any compensation earned through a lawsuit must keep these damages in mind, which are sometimes called nominal damages.

Effective Treatments for Burn Injury Victims

When a burn injury can be improved through medical treatments and medicine, it is often a costly process that may take months to finalize. An effective yet expensive option for people who have suffered third- or fourth-degree burns is skin grafting, which will use their own skin from unaffected body parts and apply it to the burn for gradual healing and replacement. Skin grafting often requires numerous procedures as the healing process continues, with each session costing thousands of dollars. Without compensation won through a lawsuit, you may be paying for your recovery out of your own pocketbook.

Contact Our Columbus Burn Injury Attorneys for a Free Consultation!

If you or a loved one has been injured in fire or explosion, it is necessary to hire attorneys who have significant experience in handling fire cases. These cases are complicated and require immediate investigation in order to make sure that the necessary evidence is properly preserved.

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A Proven Track Record of Success

$20,800,000 Drunk Driving Accident
$8,500,000 Verdict for Amputation Injury
$7,400,000 Accident Causing Amputation
$6,500,000 Wrongful Deaths Caused By Arson
Record-Setting $6,000,000 Wrongful Death

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"Very Respectful, Caring & Compassionate"
We sincerely want to express our gratitude to Mike Rourke and Jon Stoudt for their commitment to us and our case. Their guidance through the whole process was invaluable. The whole time they were very respectful, caring, and compassionate regarding our circumstances. They explained in detail every step of the process. This gave us peace of mind when moving forward with the case. We put our trust in Mike and Jon, and so glad we did. Their skilled expertise was instrumental in the outcome of our case. We couldn’t be happier with the final outcome. Thank you to Mike, Jon, and their wonderful staff.

- Shelley
"You NEED attorneys who are experienced in TBI cases."
Wonderful firm! We have worked with other attorneys in the past and Mike and Tim blew us away. If you have a brain injury in the State of Ohio, you NEED attorneys who are experienced in TBI cases, not just motor vehicle accidents or other personal injury matters. It makes a huge difference having an attorney who understands the medical, emotional, and financial issues a family suffers after a TBI. They are professional, compassionate, and great communicators. I would recommend this office to anyone.

- Suzanne
"Attorney Stoudt is the best lawyer I've ever worked with."
Attorney Jon Stoudt is the best lawyer I've ever worked with. He did everything he could to help me. From the start, Jon was very responsive and always explained everything in terms I could easily understand. Jon's staff was also kind and responsive. I highly recommend Jon and would use him again in the future. Several months after being done with my case, another lawyer, handling a different part of the case, commented on how well Jon handled my civil suit.

- Jillian
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From the very beginning and to the very end of a long process, Mr. Rourke and his team were extremely compassionate, knowledgeable and friendly. I found them to be honest and easy to communicate with, day or night, weekday or weekend. Mr. Rourke was always professional but at the same time made you feel important and took as much time that was needed to explain the many steps in this process. Everyone of his team were very respectful and caring of everyone in my family involved in our case. I will have an admiration for Mr. Rourke and his team for the remainder of my life.

- Kelly
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Jonathan Stoudt gave us excellent counsel during our time with him.

- Cathy
"I always felt that he had my best interests as the top priority."
Mr Timothy Mahler represented me after a personal injury auto accident. He was professional, knowledgeable, empathetic and experienced. I always felt that he had my best interests as the top priority. I was relieved from the intricate and time-consuming tasks related to the accident, free to focus on healing and recovery. He managed the complicated insurance and settlement to the best outcome. His team always treated me with respect. I would highly recommend Mr Mahler and his team. Thank you.

- Cathy B.
"I will forever be grateful for their help!"
I suffered physical injuries and a concussion from an auto accident in December of 2020. The team, from receptionist to attorneys, were nothing less than stellar, professional, kind, and hard working. The accident and aftermath were extremely stressful; but the Rourkes, Michael Senior and Michael Junior, helped me navigate the process while I focused on healing. For me, recovery from the accident was the most important part of the process. While I worked on recovering, Rourke and Blumenthal worked on negotiating a fantastic settlement for me. I will forever be grateful for their help!

- Maggie S.
"These attorneys always do what they promise."
Attys. Mike Rourke, Sr. and Mike Rourke, Jr., helped us understand and settle all the legalities after my husband was hit be a car while riding his bicycle. Their extensive knowledge with injury cases, and their professionalism were ever-present, along with their empathy and understanding of what people experience after injuries that change lives. These attorneys always do what they promise, and in a timely and concise manner.. We would recommend Rourke & Blumenthal for anyone who needs legal services related to an accident or injury.

- Stefanie M.

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