Peoria Burn Injury Lawyer

Burn Injuries at Work Can Be Catastrophic

​Even second-degree burns can lead to infection, scarring, and long-term disability. Third-degree and fourth-degree burns may penetrate deep into the muscle or bone, often requiring multiple surgeries, skin grafts, and permanent lifestyle changes.

Our burn injury attorneys represent workers suffering from:

Severe burn injuries don’t just affect the skin. They may damage internal organs, impair mobility, and lead to chronic pain. Our legal team works to ensure your workers’ comp benefits reflect the true cost of your injury—both now and in the future.

Common Causes of Burn Injuries on the Job

Burns can happen in any workplace, but they’re especially common in high-risk environments like manufacturing, construction, food service, and electrical work. At Strong Law Offices, we’ve handled cases involving:

• Explosions or fires on construction sites or in factories
• Chemical spills or unsafe handling of industrial substances
• Hot grease, oil, or water in commercial kitchens
• Electrical malfunctions or contact with live wires
• Arc flash or high-voltage burns
• Lack of protective equipment or fire safety protocols
• Improper training or failure to follow OSHA safety standards

Illinois workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. That means you don’t have to prove your employer did something wrong—as long as the burn happened during your employment, you’re most likely entitled to benefits.

What Workers’ Compensation Benefits Can You Recover?

Burn injuries often require emergency care, long-term treatment, and time off work. Our Peoria burn injury lawyers will help you pursue all available benefits under Illinois law:

Medical Benefits

Your employer’s insurance is responsible for covering all reasonable and necessary medical expenses related to your injury. This includes hospitalization, skin grafts, plastic or reconstructive surgery, burn unit care, physical therapy, medications, wound care, and mental health support.

Temporary Total Disability (TTD)

If your injuries prevent you from working while you recover, you can receive weekly TTD payments—typically two-thirds of your average weekly wage—until you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI).

Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)

Even after healing, burn injuries often leave lasting physical and psychological scars. If you suffer permanent disfigurement or functional loss, you may be entitled to a lump sum award based on your injury’s severity.

Permanent Total Disability (PTD)

If your burns prevent you from returning to any type of work, you may qualify for permanent total disability benefits, including lifetime wage replacement.

Disfigurement Compensation

Illinois workers’ compensation law allows for additional compensation if you suffer permanent, visible disfigurement to your face, head, neck, chest, or hands.

Vocational Rehabilitation

If you can’t return to your previous job, workers’ comp may pay for job retraining or vocational placement services to help you find suitable alternative employment.

Our attorneys will fight to ensure the insurance company doesn’t downplay the severity of your injuries or pressure you into accepting a lowball settlement.

Why Burn Injury Claims Get Denied or Underpaid

Too often, burn injury victims in Peoria face roadblocks from insurance carriers trying to minimize payouts. Common tactics include:

At Strong Law Offices, we’ve seen it all—and we don’t let them get away with it. Our lawyers push back with strong medical evidence, expert reports, and aggressive negotiation to ensure your rights are protected.

Strong Law Offices: Protecting Burn Victims Throughout Illinois

For over 25 years, our attorneys have been helping Illinois workers recover after serious workplace injuries. We understand how challenging burn injuries can be—not just physically, but financially and emotionally.

Why injured workers choose Strong Law Offices:

• We’re local. Our attorneys are based right here in Peoria.
• We’re experienced. We’ve recovered millions for injured workers across the state.
• We’re aggressive. We hold employers and insurance companies accountable.
• We’re direct. You’ll always speak with your lawyer—not a middleman or call center.
• We’re contingency-based. You don’t pay unless we win your case.

From day one, we’ll be in your corner—investigating your burn injury case, protecting your rights, and making sure you get the medical care and compensation you need to move forward.

Speak to a Peoria Burn Injury Lawyer Today

Burn injuries can derail your life, and the workers’ compensation system isn’t always on your side. If you’re struggling with pain, disfigurement, medical bills, or missed work, let Strong Law Offices step in and fight for you.