Burn Injury FAQ

In Arizona, the general statute of limitations for personal injury cases — including burn injuries — is 2 years from the date of the injury. Exceptions exist: for minors the 2-year clock usually begins at age 18, the clock may start later if the injury wasn’t immediately apparent, and claims against government entities can require a notice of claim in as little as 180 days. Because exceptions are rare and often disputed, it’s always safer to assume the deadline is two years or less and speak with a lawyer right away.

No. We work on a contingency fee basis — our fee comes out of the recovery we obtain for you, and if there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee. Consultations are always free, and we only get paid if we win.

Every burn case is unique. Value depends on burn depth and the percentage of the body affected, hospital stays and surgeries, future medical care, lost wages and earning capacity, pain, disfigurement, and PTSD, and how clear the liability is. Some cases settle for tens of thousands of dollars, while severe cases can result in multi-million dollar outcomes. The best way to understand what your case may be worth is a free review with our legal team.

Depending on the severity and circumstances, Arizona burn injury victims may be entitled to compensation for medical bills (past and future), lost income and diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, disfigurement and permanent injury, PTSD or emotional trauma, and home and lifestyle modifications. We work with medical experts, burn centers, and life care planners to pursue maximum compensation.

Many burn injury cases settle within one to two years, though a case can take anywhere from several months to over two years. Settling before medical treatment is finished can leave you under-compensated, so the timeline is driven by getting the full value of your claim — not just speed.

Workplace burns are generally covered by Arizona workers’ compensation, which is typically your only remedy against your employer. But if someone outside your employer contributed — a defective product or equipment, a property owner, a contractor, or a utility — you may also have a separate third-party injury claim. We can review both.

Under Arizona law (A.R.S. § 12-612), a wrongful death claim can be brought by the victim’s spouse, children, or parents, or in some cases a personal representative of the estate. Damages may include funeral and burial costs, medical bills, loss of financial support, loss of companionship and guidance, and emotional pain and suffering.

Stephanie is a burn survivor and former client who now serves as our Medical & Legal Liaison. She supports new clients through the emotional early stages, helps families understand the medical and legal process, and builds connections with Arizona burn centers and survivor networks — not as a lawyer, but as someone who’s lived it.

Valleywise Health’s Arizona Burn Center (2601 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix) treats over 1,000 acute burn patients annually and is the only verified adult and pediatric burn center in Arizona. Banner – University Medical Center Tucson (1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson) also provides burn care in Southern Arizona.