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A serious burn doesn’t stop at the accident. It continues through hospital stays at UMC, multiple surgeries, and medical bills that keep building during recovery. That’s why early legal help matters, and our firm is here to take that forward.
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A severe burn doesn’t really stay in one phase. There’s the first hospital stay, then grafts, reconstructive surgeries, scar management, and the emotional weight that stays long after the skin starts to heal. Insurance companies usually price the first moment. Not everything that follows.
Our attorneys don’t treat burn injuries as a short medical event. The real impact usually shows up after the hospital stay. That’s why we bring in burn surgeons, fire investigators, and life-care planners early, so we can see the full picture and build the case around long-term treatment, not just the early records. From there, we take over the legal process and move the case forward against the responsible parties from start to finish.
Gina Corena spent her early career on the insurance defense side, so she understands how carriers try to reduce these claims before the full extent of the injury is even clear. We stay ahead of that.
There’s no upfront cost. Consultations are free, and we only get paid if we recover compensation.
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Burn severity is measured in two ways, and both matter when it comes to a claim. Depth is the degree. Size is the percentage of the body affected, known as total body surface area. The deeper and wider the burn, the higher the medical cost and the value of the case.
The cause matters just as much as the injury itself because it helps identify who may be responsible.
Burns are usually grouped into a few main categories:
A second-degree scald burn and a third-degree electrical burn are not handled the same way medically or legally. The records must clearly show the depth, the surface area involved, the treatment plan, and the product, property, or incident evidence linking it to a responsible party.
A burn claim can include economic losses like hospital bills, long-term surgery, skin grafts, and lost earning ability, along with non-economic damages for pain, emotional trauma, and permanent disfigurement.
Nevada generally does not place a cap on these damages in standard burn injury cases. If a defective product is involved, punitive damages may also be available and are not capped under Nevada’s product liability rules.
Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence rule under the 51 percent bar, which reduces compensation based on your share of responsibility. For example, an $800,000 case with 10% fault becomes $720,000, but if fault reaches 51%, there is no recovery.
Permanent scarring and changes to appearance or physical function are compensable in Nevada. In product-related burn cases, punitive damages can be added on top depending on how the injury occurred.
It depends on how the burn happened. A landlord who ignored faulty wiring or missing smoke detectors, a manufacturer whose battery or product caught fire, a property owner, or a third party at a worksite can all be liable. Often more than one party shares the blame.
Work-related burn injuries work a little differently. Workers’ compensation usually prevents you from suing your own employer. However, you may still have a claim against a third party like a subcontractor or product manufacturer through a separate injury case.
The source of the fire or burn is often what proves the case, and it can be quickly identified or repaired. That’s why evidence needs to be preserved early, before wiring gets replaced or a scene is cleared, and why investigators are often brought in right away.
Gina Corena founded the firm in 2013 at age 34. She was named a “Top 40 Under 40” attorney by the American Society of Legal Advocates in 2017 and recognized by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of Nevada’s “Ten Best Attorneys.” She has built her entire legal career in Nevada.
Our attorneys handle cases in Clark County and regularly appear in the Eighth Judicial District Court. We also work directly with the local insurance adjusters and defense firms that typically handle burn and product liability claims. That familiarity often affects how cases are evaluated and valued.
You also speak directly with your attorney, not through layers of handoffs. We offer free consultations and serve both English- and Spanish-speaking clients. You don’t pay anything unless we recover compensation.
Serious burn care in Las Vegas is concentrated at one place: the UMC Lions Burn Care Center, Nevada’s only verified burn unit. It handles roughly 200–250 inpatients each year and about 10,000 outpatient visits, according to UMC and the Las Vegas Review-Journal (Oct. 25, 2024). The center also reports a 94.6% survival rate, drawing patients from across a wide regional area.
The numbers sound clinical, but the cases aren’t. Apartment fires after faulty wiring. Kitchen burns in hotel jobs. Construction accidents involving electrical or chemical hazards. Car fires on highways that move too fast until they don’t.
The filing deadline applies to all of them. In Nevada, you generally have 2 years from the date of the injury to file (NRS 11.190). Call early, while the evidence still exists.
The process usually starts with a call or consultation, where we understand what happened, who was involved, and what immediate evidence needs to be protected before it’s lost or changed.
Then comes investigation and demand. Medical records, scene details, witness information, and any available physical or product evidence are collected and reviewed. Experts may be involved to understand liability and long-term impact, and the full case is then presented to the insurance company.
If it doesn’t resolve at that stage, the case moves into negotiation or is filed in court. From there, it goes through litigation until it reaches settlement or trial.
The experience of our attorneys ranges from insurance and commercial law to personal injury and other areas which give our team an unmatched ability to reach a favorable outcome in your case. We handle each matter with accountability and responsiveness, as if we were representing ourselves.
There is no cap on economic or non-economic damages in an ordinary burn case. Value is driven by the depth and surface area of the burn, the grafting and surgery required, and the extent of permanent scarring.
The manufacturer or seller, under strict products liability. These cases can also carry uncapped punitive damages when a maker concealed a known defect.
Yes, if the property breached its duties, such as faulty wiring or missing smoke detectors. That is a premises and negligence claim against the owner or manager.
Workers’ compensation usually bars suing your employer, but a third party, like a product maker or subcontractor, may still be liable. We look for that third-party claim.
Yes. The UMC Lions Burn Care Center is Nevada’s only verified burn center, which is why serious burn cases from across the region are transferred there for treatment.
You have two years from the date of injury under NRS 11.190. For minors, the deadline is usually paused until the child turns 18.
You can still recover compensation as long as your share of fault does not exceed the combined fault of the other parties. Nevada follows a 51% bar rule under NRS 41.141, and your percentage of fault reduces your recovery.
As a former las vegas car accident attorney, Ms. Corena has gained the experience and knowledge that many personal injury attorneys simply do not have access to.
“Top 40 Under 40” attorney by the American Society of Legal Advocates
“Ten Best Attorneys” in Nevada
