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Scald Burn Injury Lawyers in Louisiana

Hot liquid and steam burns from water heaters, restaurant equipment, and consumer products. This page covers how Louisiana law treats these claims and lists the attorneys in our directory who handle them.

22 attorneys listed·59 cities covered

Louisiana law

How Louisiana law treats scald burns

Statutory research reviewed 2026-06-10. Not legal advice.

Shared fault
Louisiana's rule changed on January 1, 2026: for injuries on or after that date, a person 51% or more at fault recovers nothing (modified comparative fault). For earlier injuries, the old pure comparative rule applies — fault reduces the award but never bars recovery.
La. Civ. Code art. 2323, as amended by 2025 La. Acts (HB 431)
Damage caps
Louisiana has no cap on damages in ordinary negligence cases. Medical-malpractice recovery against qualified providers is capped at $500,000 total (excluding future medical care).
La. R.S. 40:1231.2(B)(1)
Claims against government
Louisiana has no special pre-suit notice requirement for claims against the state or local governments — the ordinary filing deadline applies (two years for injuries on or after July 1, 2024) — but general damages against a government entity are capped at $500,000 per person.
La. R.S. 13:5106(B)(1); La. Civ. Code art. 3493.1
Punitive damages
Louisiana generally does not allow punitive damages unless a specific statute authorizes them; the main exception relevant to injury cases is harm caused by an intoxicated driver's wanton or reckless conduct.
La. Civ. Code art. 2315.4

Selected attorneys in Louisiana

Palmintier, Thrower, and Treuting Injury Attorneys

Palmintier, Thrower, and Treuting Injury Attorneys

Selected

Palmintier, Thrower, and Treuting Injury Attorneys is a Baton Rouge firm with approximately 80 years of experience handling burn injury and personal injury cases.

Rhorer Walker Law Firm, S. Bradley Rhorer

Rhorer Walker Law Firm

S. Bradley Rhorer

Selected
40+ years

S. Bradley Rhorer is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana attorney with 40 years of experience handling burn injuries, brain injuries, and wrongful death claims.

Attorneys serving Louisiana for burn and fire injury cases

Frequently asked questions

How many attorneys handling scald burns are listed in Louisiana?

This directory lists 22 firms in Louisiana. Coverage spans 59 cities and towns.

What is the deadline to file a scald burn claim in Louisiana?

The Louisiana statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is 2 years (La. Civ. Code art. 3493.1). Once the deadline passes the claim is generally barred no matter how strong the underlying facts are.

Which burn centers in Louisiana are ABA-verified?

Burn Center at University Medical Center, Our Lady of Lourdes Burn Center. American Burn Association verification signals that the center meets burn-specific standards for staffing, equipment, and outcomes tracking.

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Scald Burn lawyers by city in Louisiana

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Other case types in Louisiana

House Fire lawyers in LouisianaResidential fires caused by faulty wiring, defective appliances, or landlord negligence.Apartment Fire lawyers in LouisianaMulti-unit building fires involving smoke alarm, sprinkler, or egress code violations.Explosion lawyers in LouisianaNatural gas, propane, and industrial blasts, including utility and pipeline failures.Electrocution lawyers in LouisianaContact with power lines, faulty equipment, and unguarded electrical systems.Workplace Burn lawyers in LouisianaOn-the-job thermal, electrical, and chemical burns, including claims beyond workers' comp.Chemical Burn lawyers in LouisianaAcid, alkali, and solvent exposure at work, in products, and in transport incidents.Vehicle Fire lawyers in LouisianaPost-collision fuel-fed fires, EV battery thermal runaway, and defective vehicle recalls.

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