An employee at a funnel-cake stand in Hanover, Virginia tipped over a vat of oil, spilling 350-400 degree oil all over himself and three other people working alongside him. Two of the employees suffered second-degree burn injuries over 30 percent of their bodies and had to be flown to a nearby hospital.
Although officials are looking into the cause of the accident, employees and witnesses say that it was simply the result of a slip and fall accident. After the accident, the stand remained open at the fair.
The employees who were severely burned from the accident should retain the help of a personal injury lawyer. The treatment for serious burns can be expensive, and a personal injury lawsuit can help them recover compensation for their medical bills and other injuries suffered.
With a personal injury lawsuit, the injured employees can hold the negligent employee responsible for the oil spill. If it is determined that the owner of the funnel-cake stand is liable for the burns, then he may be held responsible for the injuries as well.
If you have suffered a personal injury in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia area, please contact the Virginia personal injury lawyers at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. today to schedule your initial consultation.
