Blog: Catastrophic Injury

Severe Burn Injuries in Philadelphia and When Property Owners May Be Liable

Oct 17, 2025

Severe burn injuries are among the most painful and life-altering forms of trauma. Survivors often face multiple surgeries, long-term scarring, nerve damage, disability, emotional distress, and overwhelming medical costs. These harms are especially devastating when they occur in places where people should feel safe, such as apartment buildings, restaurants, hotels, workplaces, and retail stores across Philadelphia. When a severe burn occurs because a property owner failed to correct a dangerous condition, Pennsylvania law allows victims...