Parkland's burn center is the primary destination for severe burn injuries across North Texas. If you or a loved one received treatment here after a workplace accident, explosion, or other incident, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
Parkland Health in Dallas is one of the most recognized trauma and burn centers in the United States. As a Level I Trauma Center and ABA-verified burn facility, Parkland treats the most severe and complex burn injuries in North Texas — from construction site flash fires in the rapidly developing DFW Metroplex to industrial burns at the region's manufacturing and food processing facilities.
The burn center's medical staff includes fellowship-trained burn surgeons, plastic and reconstructive specialists, and a multidisciplinary team including pulmonologists, psychiatrists, physical therapists, and burn-specialized nurses. The center handles adult and pediatric burn patients, making it the go-to facility for families across North Texas when a serious burn occurs.
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is one of the fastest-growing construction and industrial markets in the country. Burn injuries in the region frequently arise from:
In many of these cases, negligent third parties — contractors, property owners, manufacturers, or utilities — share legal liability with the primary employer.
Texas law gives burn victims multiple avenues for recovery. If your employer carries workers' compensation insurance, you can receive medical coverage and partial wage replacement through that system. If a third party caused your injury, a separate personal injury lawsuit is available regardless of workers' comp. If your employer is a "non-subscriber" (no workers' comp), you can sue them directly in civil court.
The statute of limitations for personal injury in Texas is 2 years from the date of injury. For wrongful death cases following a burn fatality, the 2-year clock runs from the date of death. Because burn cases require early investigation — documenting the accident scene, preserving equipment, obtaining OSHA records — prompt legal action is essential.
Parkland's burn unit documentation is thorough by design. Clinical records will capture the extent of your burns using the Lund-Browder or Rule of Nines assessment, the depth classification (partial vs. full thickness), and the complete surgical and treatment history. These records allow your attorney and their expert witnesses to construct a detailed life care plan that projects future medical costs — often the largest single component of a serious burn case settlement.
The fact of transfer to Parkland — specifically to an ABA-verified burn center — is itself powerful evidence. Defense attorneys cannot easily argue minimal injury when a patient required Level I trauma care and specialized burn surgery.
Construction site burn injuries almost always involve third-party liability. The general contractor, subcontractor, property owner, scaffolding company, or equipment manufacturer may all share responsibility. Even if you also receive workers' comp benefits, you can pursue a third-party claim simultaneously. A burn injury attorney will investigate the full chain of liability.
Texas follows a "modified comparative fault" rule — you can recover damages as long as you are not more than 51% at fault. If you are 20% at fault, your recovery is reduced by 20%. Many workplace burns involve conditions where the employer or facility owner created an obviously dangerous situation. Don't assume fault without consulting an attorney — employers often have incentives to assign blame to injured workers.
Serious burn cases often take 18 months to 3 years to resolve, particularly when surgeries are ongoing and future care needs are still being established. Many cases settle before trial. Cases with clear liability and fully documented injuries sometimes settle in 12–18 months. Your attorney will advise against settling before you have reached "maximum medical improvement" — settling too early often leaves significant money on the table.
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Texas's 2-year statute of limitations is strict. Evidence at construction sites and industrial facilities disappears fast. A free consultation costs you nothing — waiting could cost you your claim.
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