Burns in Product Liability Cases
Burn injuries range from superficial first-degree burns to life-threatening third and fourth-degree burns. Burns can result from fire, chemicals, electricity, hot liquids, or friction.
Product Liability cases in Colorado that result in burns are subject to 2 years from discovery of injury (C.R.S. § 13-80-106). Under Colorado’s modified comparative fault system (C.R.S. § 13-21-111), your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage and barred entirely at 50% or more fault.
Burns Settlement Ranges
| Severity | Estimated Settlement Range |
|---|---|
| Low Severity | $10,000 – $30,000 |
| Medium Severity | $50,000 – $200,000 |
| High Severity / Catastrophic | $200,000 – $2,000,000+ |
These ranges are general estimates based on Colorado verdict and settlement data. Actual case values vary based on specific facts.
Medical Treatment & Case Impact
Treatment depends on severity. First-degree: basic wound care. Second-degree: specialized wound care, possible skin grafts. Third-degree: emergency surgery, skin grafts, extensive rehabilitation. The University of Colorado Burn Center in Aurora is a regional burn treatment center.
Burn cases often produce high settlements due to extreme pain, visible scarring, multiple surgeries, and psychological impact. Second and third-degree burns over large body areas can result in some of the highest personal injury settlements in Colorado.