Burn Injury
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Nov 07, 2011
Anonymous v. Ransom Street Apartments; Citizens Gas
On November 4, 1984 the plaintiff ‘s child, then age two, received instantaneous scald burns when he fell into a bathtub being filled with hot water. His sister, then age six, tried to rescue him after he had fallen in, thus sustaining burns to over 30% of her body. The two year old later died in Indiana University hospital on December 18, 1984 following extensive and unsuccessful treatment for his burns.
On the day the two children sustained their injuries, the gas water heater at their Ransom Street apartment was delivering hot water at a temperature in access of 171 degrees, whereas the recommended water heater setting is 120 degrees.
It was found that the temperature setting on the water heater control at their Ransom Street apartment was at all times in the maximum hot position from the time the plaintiff and her children took possession of the apartment until the day they sustained their injuries. The defendants, Ransom Street Apartments, Inc. were found to be guilty of improperly maintaining the residence, and that the death of the two-year-old boy and the injuries to the six-year-old girl were a direct result of their negligence. Tabor Law Firm was able to assist the Smith’s in obtaining a five figure recovery from the Defendants that would help pay for the medical expenses of both children, as well as cover the cost of the burial.
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Jul 20, 2010
What are AFCI Circuit Breakers?
The Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) is an electrical device designed to protect against fires caused by arcing faults in home electrical wiring. Every year over 40,000 fires are attributed to problems with home electrical wiring systems. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, these fires result in over 350 deaths and over 1,400 injuries each year. When arcing faults read more »
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Aug 19, 2009
burn injury
Burn injuries are often caused by the negligent actions of another person. If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, you should consider contacting a personal injury lawyer who can assist in the determination of the merit of a case and the potential for compensation; compensation needed to protect your future.
