Jackson Burn Injury Attorney

How We Build Strong Cases for Jackson Burn Accident Survivors

Power in the courtroom starts with careful work long before trial. In burn injury claims, that work needs to begin as soon as possible. Fire scenes change quickly, damaged products may be discarded, and witnesses’ memories can fade. Our goal is to step in early, protect key evidence, and put you in the best position to pursue full compensation.

Each case is different, but our process typically involves the following:

• A Free Initial Consultation: When you contact our firm, we start by listening closely to your story. We want to understand where the burn happened, what you remember about the moments before and after the incident, and what your doctors have told you so far. 
• Investigation and Evidence Gathering: After learning your story, we work to gather documents, photographs, reports, and other information that can help show how the burn occurred and who may be responsible. We often seek to secure items such as faulty appliances, space heaters, safety equipment, or other products that may have contributed to a fire. In crash-related burns, we may pursue records related to vehicle maintenance, design, or fuel systems. Drawing on our experience with black-box data and defective products in other catastrophic cases, we understand how quickly this type of proof can disappear without prompt action.
• Documenting Your Injuries and Damages: To fully show the impact of a serious burn, we also look beyond the cause of the fire or explosion. We work to document the depth of your injuries, the number of surgeries you may need, the risk of complications, and the way scarring or disability may change your ability to work and enjoy life. This often involves working with medical professionals and other qualified experts who can help explain medical records, future care needs, and the financial cost of long-term recovery.

All of this information can support a claim for damages such as medical bills, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, and future care. While no attorney can predict a result, our experience in complex litigation helps us evaluate what insurers may try to argue and what evidence will matter most if your case proceeds in a Mississippi court.

Steps to Take After a Burn Injury

If you or someone in your family is dealing with a recent burn injury, some immediate steps can help protect your safety and your rights:

• Get Medical Attention: Seek prompt medical care and follow your doctors’ instructions, even if you are unsure how serious the burn is at first.
• Document Everything: Photograph your injuries and the scene if it is safe to do so, including any damaged products, equipment, or wiring.
• Preserve Key Evidence: Keep copies of discharge papers, prescriptions, and any written information your medical team provides.
• Wait to Give a Statement: Avoid giving recorded statements or signing releases for an insurer before you understand your legal options.
• Talk to an Attorney First: Reach out to a burn injury attorney to discuss what happened and how to preserve important evidence.

Types of Burn Accidents We Handle

Serious burns can happen almost anywhere. What they often have in common is that someone failed to take reasonable care. At T. Mark Sledge, Attorney at Law, we represent people in Jackson and across the state who have suffered burns in a wide range of situations, and we tailor our approach to the facts of each case.

Some clients come to us after home or apartment fires, where questions arise about faulty wiring, unsafe building materials, or missing smoke detectors. Others are injured in vehicle collisions that lead to fuel-fed fires, sometimes involving 18-wheelers or commercial fleets. We also see burns from industrial sites, agricultural operations, and offshore work, where dangerous equipment and flammable materials can make a bad situation worse.

Common situations that may lead to burn injury claims include:

• Residential fires in houses or apartments with faulty wiring or missing safety equipment
• Vehicle crashes that cause fuel fires or explosions in and around Jackson
• Industrial or refinery incidents involving flammable gases, liquids, or dust
• Chemical burns from unsafe storage, handling, or labeling of corrosive substances
• Electrical burns from exposed wiring, unsafe machinery, or faulty equipment
• Workplace, offshore, and oilfield accidents where employers or operators failed to follow safety rules

Even if your situation does not fit neatly into one of these categories, we encourage you to reach out to our firm. Serious burns often involve more than one cause and more than one potentially responsible party. A Jackson burn injury lawyer with experience in complex liability questions can help you sort through these issues and decide on the next step.

We are familiar with the many ways negligence can contribute to a burn injury, whether through defective products, poor maintenance, careless use of chemicals, or unsafe work practices. Just as we move quickly to preserve black-box data after an 18-wheeler collision or secure defective equipment in an offshore incident, we work to identify what went wrong and who is responsible when a burn occurs.