Burn Injury Attorney in Kingsville, TX

Over $200 Million Recovered for South Texas Injury Victims Since 1992

Burn injuries rank among the most devastating outcomes of any accident. The road to recovery runs through skin grafts, reconstructive surgery, and years of rehabilitation, while the financial toll accumulates long before any settlement is offered. At Brunkenhoefer, P.C. Injury Attorneys, we’ve represented injured individuals across South Texas since 1992, and we know what these cases demand. Our trial attorneys handle every burn injury claim directly. No junior associates, no case managers, just seasoned lawyers prepared to take your case as far as it needs to go.

We serve clients throughout Kingsville and Kleberg County on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

If you or someone you love suffered a serious burn in Kingsville or the surrounding area, call our burn injury lawyers today at (361) 310-5299 for a free consultation.

Common Causes of Burn Injuries in Kingsville

Kingsville’s economy depends heavily on oil and gas operations, agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. Each of those industries creates real and serious burn-injury risks for workers in Kleberg County.

Burn accident causes we see in this region include:

• Oilfield and refinery explosions: Flammable materials, pressurized equipment, and chemical exposure make these some of the most severe occupational burn incidents in South Texas
• Chemical burns: Corrosive acids and bases used in industrial, agricultural, and manufacturing settings can cause deep tissue damage on contact
• Electrical burns: When current passes through the body, it can destroy internal tissue well beyond what’s visible on the surface; common in construction, utility, and manufacturing work
• Motor vehicle accidents: Fuel-fed fires and collisions on U.S. 77 and surrounding routes can trap occupants in burning vehicles
• Defective products: Industrial machinery and household appliances that malfunction or overheat may expose manufacturers to product liability claims
• Residential fires: Faulty wiring, space heaters, or landlord negligence can produce severe burns in the home

Burn Injury Severity & What It Means for Your Claim

The degree of a burn determines the scope of treatment required and, in turn, the categories of damages available to you under Texas law.

• First-degree burns affect only the outer skin layer, causing redness and pain without permanent scarring
• Second-degree burns damage the epidermis and the deeper dermis, producing blisters, severe pain, and potential permanent scarring; skin grafting is sometimes required
• Third-degree burns destroy all layers of skin, often extending to underlying fat and muscle; victims frequently lose sensation in the affected area and require skin grafts or reconstructive surgery
• Fourth-degree burns reach muscle, tendon, and bone; these life-threatening injuries typically involve extended hospitalization, lengthy rehabilitation, and in some cases amputation

Chemical and electrical burns carry additional legal complexity. Liability may extend beyond a direct employer to product manufacturers or contractors who failed to provide required safety equipment. Building that liability picture early is one of the most important steps in any burn injury case.

Why Burn Injury Victims in Kingsville Choose Brunkenhoefer, P.C. Injury Attorneys

Since 1992, we’ve handled more than 2,000 cases and recovered over $200 million for injured clients across South Texas. That track record reflects decades of experience with the oilfield, refinery, maritime, and industrial accident types that produce the most serious burns in this region.

Our Attorneys’ Credentials

Blake Brunkenhoefer holds membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and the Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum and has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer. He is licensed in Texas, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico and admitted to practice before multiple U.S. district courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. Michael Mathis earned his J.D. with Highest Honors from the University of Tulsa College of Law and handles complex personal injury litigation involving workplace and oilfield accidents. Our firm holds the AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available for legal ability and ethics.

How We Approach Every Case

We prepare every case as if it will go to trial. That approach signals to insurance carriers and defense firms from day one that we won’t accept less than fair value for your claim. Burn injury cases involving oilfield, refinery, or maritime accidents require attorneys who know the industrial and occupational accident landscape of South Texas, and that’s what our clients get when they hire us.

Compensation & Steps to Protect Your Claim

A Texas burn injury claim may include recovery for past and future medical expenses (surgeries, skin grafts, rehabilitation, and medications), lost wages and reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, disfigurement and scarring, mental anguish, and loss of consortium. Texas doesn’t cap pain and suffering damages in most personal injury cases, so non-economic damages can make up a substantial portion of a recovery.

Texas Legal Rules That Affect Your Claim

Two rules govern every Kleberg County personal injury claim. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 33.001, you can recover damages as long as you’re found 50% or less at fault. Under Section 16.003, you have two years from the date of injury to file. Missing that deadline typically bars recovery entirely.

Steps to Take After a Burn Injury

What you do in the days and weeks after a burn injury can significantly affect the strength of your claim.

• Seek immediate medical treatment and follow all care instructions
• Document your injuries with photographs and preserve all medical records
• Don’t give recorded statements to insurance adjusters before speaking with an attorney
• Contact a burn injury attorney in Kingsville as early as possible to protect evidence and meet legal deadlines

Free Consultation for Kingsville Burn Injury Victims

We represent burn injury victims and their families throughout Kingsville and Kleberg County. A free consultation gives us the chance to review your situation, explain your options, and help you understand what your claim may be worth. You’ll work directly with our trial attorneys from the first call through resolution.

Contact our burn injury attorneys today at (361) 310-5299 to schedule your free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, and you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.