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Burn Accidents - Fire Damage - Chemical Accidents

Deadlines to File Burn Claims - fire - chemical

The deadline for most burn accident claims (fire or chemical) in Hawaii is two (2) years from the date of the injury. It should be noted, however, that there are exceptions to this rule- for example, claims against the City and County of Honolulu and the various other Counties must be filed with the appropriate agency within six (6) months of the date of the accident. You must file your claims in court prior to the expiration of such deadlines, or your claims may be lost—regardless of their merit. To be wise it is recommended that you immediately contact an attorney after a burn (fire or chemical) accident giving rise to injuries occurs. If you wish to do so now, please do not hesitate to :

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Burn (fire or chemical) Accident Lawyer in Hawaii

Burn injuries are some of the most disheartening and severe injuries resulting from accidents. Sometimes burn (fire or chemical) accidents can cause death and serious injury. Sometimes disfigurement and residual medical risks are permanent. Thus, there are special considerations which must be taken into account whenever an accident occurs involving burns- whether from chemicals or from fire.

Types of burn (fire or chemical) accidents include, but are not limited to:

• Chemical and flammable substance trucking and air freight accidents
• Fires ignited by defective products
• Accidents with defective or weak chemical containers
• Fires ignited by frayed, damaged or ungrounded wiring
• Chemical spill accidents
• Fires initiated by sagging power lines or uninsulated transmission line contacts
• Safety violations when handling or using chemicals or flammable materials
• Fire alarm and smoke alarm failures
• Fabrics which do not comply with flame retardant requirements

If your burn (fire or chemical) accident injury occurred as a result of the negligence or fault of someone other than your employer, you may have a claim against the at-fault party. If you were seriously injured in an burn (fire or chemical) accident, you may wish to hire an attorney to assist you with your situation.

Helpful links for burn accidents - fires - chemical accidents

ASPRS-the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
The American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASPRS) and the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF).

 

If you think that you may have an burn (fire or chemical) accident claim, please feel free to contact William H. Lawson, Injury Lawyer Hawaii now for a free evaluation of your case.