Practice Areas

Burn Injuries

Chicago Burn Injury Lawyer

Burn injuries are the third leading cause of unintentional death in the United States, behind auto accidents and slip and falls. Injuries from electrocution are also on the rise. Burn victims often live with debilitating injuries, disfigurement, emotional scarring, and pain for the rest of their lives. Burns affect the largest organ of the human body, the skin, and often have long and slow recovery periods. When burn injuries occur because of the negligence, carelessness, or recklessness of others, you need an attorney who will stand up for your rights.

At the Law Office of Gerald T. Donoghue, we have extensive experience representing victims of burn injuries, including electrical burns. We handle burn injury claims throughout the Chicago area, including the counties of Cook, Lake, Will, and DuPage.

Severe burns can result from a variety of circumstances, including:

• House and building fires
• Vehicle fires
• Power lines
• Medical accidents
• Explosions
• Electrical arcs
• Chemical exposure
• Job-related accidents

We handle all types of burn injury claims. We will help you obtain full and fair compensation for all your losses. If you suffered burn injuries on the job, we also handle workers’ compensation claims.

We represent all burn victims on a contingent fee basis. If we do not recover compensation for your injuries, we will not charge you a fee.

If you have been the victim of second, third, or even fourth degree burns, contact the Law Firm of Gerald T. Donoghue to schedule a free initial consultation. Evening and weekend hours are available by appointment. We make hospital and home visits for the seriously injured.