Backyard Bonfire Backfires, $150,000 Settlement

Settlement/Verdict: $150,000.00

Attorney: Paul K. Downes
Practice Area: Premises Liability
Client Injury: Severe Burns

Our client was injured when his roommate negligently threw gasoline onto a backyard bonfire, causing it to catch our client's clothing on fire. He received second and third degree burns over 24% of his body, requiring hospitalization for 12 days.

Paul Downes brought a lawsuit against the roommate's homeowner's insurance and obtained a $150,000 settlement.

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