Orange Burn Injury Lawyer
Dedicated Burn Injury Attorney in Orange, CA
A serious burn does not heal on an insurance company’s timeline. Skin grafts, nerve damage, and scarring can keep changing your life for years. You need someone who counts every one of those costs rather than just the ones an adjuster is willing to admit.
This is not new ground for Bentley & More LLP. As an Orange burn injury lawyer team, we know how to build a case like this. We built the case that led to the first jury verdict against an e-cigarette company in the United States. That case involved the kind of exploding-device injury many burn victims face. Since then, we have recovered more than $44 million in explosion and burn-related cases. This firm does not walk away from a case it can win.
Full compensation should cover your surgeries, missed paychecks, and the scars that remain. Reach out and tell us about the accident, the burn, and where your treatment stands now. We can explain your legal options.
| First U.S. E-Cigarette Explosion Verdict | Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year, 2023 & 2026 – Greg Bentley | Super Lawyers Since 2010 | 2027 Southern California Super Lawyers® Top 50 in Orange County – Keith More |
Types of Burn Injuries We Handle for Orange Clients
As a burn injury attorney team serving Orange, CA, we handle burn injury cases including:
- House and apartment fires: Faulty wiring, gas leaks, and landlord neglect start many home fires across Orange.
- Vehicle fires and explosions: A crash or a defective fuel system can turn a wreck into a burn injury.
- Workplace and industrial burns: Chemical spills, machinery, and electrical hazards injure workers at job sites throughout Orange County.
- Exploding consumer products: E-cigarettes, batteries, and appliances have caused some of the most severe burns we have seen.
- Chemical and scalding burns: Restaurants, hotels, and other businesses owe every visitor a duty to keep hazards away.
Whatever caused the burn, we investigate who is responsible and hold them to it.
What a Serious Burn Injury Can Cost In Orange, CA?
Skin grafts can mean months of surgery. Nerve damage can mean permanent pain. Scarring can mean a job you can no longer do, or a mirror you avoid.
Insurance companies know this, and many still offer a number that only covers the emergency room bill or a little bit more. Fair compensation should include all of your past, current, and future medical costs, lost income, out-of-pocket expenses, and pain and suffering.
California law gives every burn injury victim a starting point. Under California Civil Code § 1714, anyone who fails to use ordinary care and causes an injury is legally responsible for it. That duty applies to landlords, employers, product manufacturers, and property owners alike. It does not matter how the burn happened. If someone else’s carelessness caused your burn, they may owe you for what it cost you, not just the visible part of it.
Real Outcomes in Burn and Explosion Injury Cases
These are not hypothetical numbers. They come from cases like the ones we handle for burn injury clients across Orange and the rest of California.
| Outcome | Case Type |
| $1.9 Million Jury Verdict | First U.S. verdict against an e-cigarette company for an exploding-device burn injury |
| $44 Million+ Recovered | Total recovered to date in explosion and burn-related product liability cases |
Firm co-founder Gregory Bentley obtained the $1.9 million verdict, and Best Lawyers has since named him its Insurance Litigation Lawyer of the Year multiple times, most recently in 2026.
Every case is different, and past case results do not guarantee a similar outcome in yours.
Investigating Burn Injury Claims in Orange, CA
Proving fault in a burn case takes more than a police report or a fire department log. We pull product recall records when a device is involved, and bring in fire investigators and engineers to explain exactly how the burn happened, if necessary. We collect maintenance records from landlords and employers who ignored known hazards, and work with your doctors to document every stage of treatment.
FAQs About Orange, CA Burn Injury Laws
How much is my burn injury claim in Orange worth?
In Orange, there is no set number. Your claim depends on the severity of the burn, the surgeries ahead of you, the scarring left behind, lost income, and other accident-related expenses. We have gone up against manufacturers and insurers who tried to minimize burns like yours, including in the case that produced the first jury verdict against an e-cigarette company in the country.
How long do I have to file a burn injury lawsuit in California?
California generally gives you two years from the date of the injury under Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1. If a government agency caused the burn, that window can shrink to as little as six months, so contact us as soon as you can.
What court handles a burn injury lawsuit filed in Orange, California?
Orange County Superior Court hears civil burn injury lawsuits from Orange at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, which the court lists as the civil courthouse serving the city.
Do I still have a case if a defective product caused my burns?
Yes. Manufacturers can be held responsible when a defective or exploding product injures someone, even if you never expected it to catch fire.
If your situation raises a different question, ask us directly. We answer every one ourselves.
Talk to an Orange Burn Injury Lawyer Today
You already have enough medical bills without adding legal fees to the pile. Contact Bentley & More LLP today. You only pay attorney fees if we recover money for you. Tell us about your burn and where your treatment stands now, and we will tell you honestly what holding the people responsible actually looks like. Evidence can disappear and memories can fade, so the sooner we start, the more we may be able to preserve.
Client Testimonials
“I can’t thank Bentley & More enough, especially Steve. After my dad’s passing in a car accident, they secured a settlement we are so grateful for. From the start, they made sure we were taken care of, handling everything so we didn’t have to worry. Steve went above and beyond, always there when we needed support, and it was such a relief knowing we were in good hands. If you’re looking for a firm that truly cares, Bentley & More is the one. Highly recommend them!” – Kevin Jimenez ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bentley & More LLP Office
Address: 4931 Birch Street Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 870-3800
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