Our trial lawyers are experts at defending product manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and premises owners in fire-related claims. We defend the entire spectrum of fire claims, from multimillion-dollar, catastrophic commercial explosions involving property damage and personal injury to residential subrogation matters.
We have developed successful strategies to address the unique challenges posed by fire and explosion litigation and decrease nationwide settlement values in consumer product subrogation cases. In addition to navigating the traditional legal issues involved in product liability matters, such as negligence, workers’ compensation, wrongful death, and property damage, our in-depth knowledge of the origin and cause of fires and explosions—including fire science, burn patterns, building design, fire suppression systems, fire-related human behavior, as well as the preservation of evidence and potential spoliation— is key to our success. We routinely win evidentiary disputes and successfully exclude plaintiff origin and cause experts from trial, and have secured numerous pre-suit dismissals based on our involvement at scene inspections.
Our fire litigation team, including one member who is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, has a comprehensive understanding of NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations. Further, to keep us on the cutting edge, our team members participate in professional and legal organizations relating to fire and explosion investigation and litigation. Throughout every stage of a fire-related claim, our team advises on complex issues, including scene inspection and lab examination strategy, expert and investigation strategies, early case evaluation and resolution, and comprehensive trial strategies.
As national coordinating counsel for consumer product companies and commercial and industrial manufacturers in fire cases all over the country, we have significant experience in preparing and implementing coordinated defenses in multiple cases across multiple jurisdictions. Our expertise enables our clients to predict and control costs while presenting a vigorous and consistent defense, regardless of jurisdiction.
Representative Industries
- HVAC equipment
- Consumer appliances
- Industrial equipment
- Fire suppression and sprinkler systems
- Electrical products
- Automobiles
- Commercial equipment