GJEL accident attorneys have recovered over 10 Million Dollars for acid burn injury victims in California. If you or a loved one has been injured by an acid burn, contact us today for a free case evaluation. An acid burn injury can place an enormous emotional and financial burden on your family. Loved ones may be required to provide long-term care, assist with daily activities, and cope with the stress of ongoing medical treatment, lost income, and uncertainty about the future.
Should you hire a personal injury lawyer to help with your acid burn case?
You may have a valid acid burn claim if your injury occurred at work, during an industrial or manufacturing process, from exposure to hazardous chemicals, due to a defective container or product, in a vehicle accident, or because of unsafe property conditions. If another party’s actions or failures contributed to your injury, you may be entitled to compensation.
It depends. If you have received a serious injury due to an acid burn you may have a personal injury claim. You should hire an attorney if you are seriously injured and the insurance company is not willing to give you a fair settlement.
Personal injury lawyers are usually hired when someone has been injured due to another person’s negligence. Depending on how your acid burn occurred, responsible parties may include employers, property owners, product manufacturers, chemical suppliers, or third-party contractors. In some cases, you may have both a workers’ compensation claim and a separate personal injury or product liability claim against additional defendants. The goal of a plaintiff’s attorney is to obtain compensation for the damages caused by the other party. Personal injury lawyers may also be used to help resolve disputes between business partners.
Read about a settlement we received for an injured client below:
3.9 Million Dollar Acid Burn Settlement & Verdict
A Fremont woman has accepted a $3.9 million out-of-court settlement from the maker of a glass container that shattered four years ago, pouring acid down her leg.
The woman, Annette Montano, 23, was working at the Fairchild Camera and Instrument plant in Mountain View when the accident took place, according to her attorney, Luke Ellis of Orinda.
The sulfuric acid was used to etch circuitry in the manufacturing of semiconductor chips and wafers, Ellis said.
“She picked up two bottles and one of them just disintegrated,” the lawyer said.
Montano spent 45 days in the hospital and underwent three skin grafts, but her right leg still is scarred severely, Ellis said.
Ellis’ law firm, Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen of Orinda, filed suit in Santa Clara County Superior Court, contending the container manufacturer, Allied Chemical Corp. of Owens, Ill., was responsible for the injuries.
The suit contended that had Allied Chemical spent 50 cents more and coated the $10 containers with plastic, a broken container would have been sufficiently leak-resistant so that Montano would not have been scarred.
“The technology was available at the time the container was made,” Ellis said. “We had evidence that there were numerous cases of shattered containers and Allied knew of these cases but continued to manufacture the uncoated containers.”
The settlement calls for immediate payment of $390,000 to Montano, $2.6 million more in monthly payments beginning at $2000 a month and increasing every five years to $5000 monthly in 25 years, and periodic lump-sum payments totaling an additional $1 million over the next 40 years, according to Ellis.
Acid burn injuries can be devastating, resulting in severe pain, permanent scarring, and emotional trauma. Because acid burns are chemical injuries, the damage does not always stop once contact ends. You may experience progressive tissue destruction as the acid penetrates deeper layers of skin, which can lead to delayed complications, additional surgeries, and more extensive long-term damage than thermal burns.
In addition to visible scarring, acid burns place you at risk of serious medical complications such as infection, tissue necrosis, nerve damage, and permanent loss of function. In severe cases, untreated infections can become life-threatening and significantly affect your long-term health. You may also experience lasting psychological effects, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress related to disfigurement, chronic pain, and changes to your daily life. These emotional injuries are real, medically recognized, and legally compensable as part of your acid burn claim.
If you or a loved one has suffered an acid burn due to someone else’s negligence, it is crucial to seek legal representation to protect your rights and pursue fair compensation. It is equally critical that you seek immediate medical attention after an acid burn. Delays in treatment can allow the chemical to continue damaging your skin and underlying tissue, increasing the likelihood of infection, permanent injury, and long-term medical complications.
At GJEL Accident Attorneys, we have the experience, resources, and dedication to help you navigate the complexities of your case and fight for the justice and financial recovery you deserve. Acid burn cases often require detailed investigation into chemical sources, product safety, handling procedures, and industry standards. Proving liability may involve technical evidence, expert analysis, and extensive documentation, which is why experienced legal representation is critical to protecting your claim.
Don’t hesitate to contact us today for a free and confidential consultation. Our compassionate team is here to provide the support and guidance you need during this difficult time.
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ABOUT THE REVIEWER
Andrew (Andy) R. Gillin is a founding partner of GJEL Accident Attorneys and has practiced personal injury law in California state and federal courts since 1970. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School and co-founded GJEL in 1972. Over the course of his career, Andy has helped hundreds of injured plaintiffs recover compensation, including multiple seven-figure settlements and verdicts. He specializes in serious injury and wrongful death cases and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, with recognition from Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.
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