A California jury recently awarded a Postmates delivery driver, Michael Garcia, $50 million in damages after he suffered severe third-degree burns from a spilled hot tea at a Los Angeles Starbucks drive-thru. The verdict raises questions about business liability, burn injury lawsuits, and the rights of consumers who suffer injuries due to negligence. On February…
Continue reading ›Danica Patrick, the former NASCAR driver, recently shared the aftermath of a scalding burn caused by hot water from Starbucks on her Instagram Stories, sparking public debate about the safety of excessively hot beverages. Her posts documented her painful recovery, showcasing graphic images of a severe burn on her thigh and raising questions about Starbucks’…
Continue reading ›Burn injuries can be incredibly painful for victims. Depending on the severity of the burn, it can take months or even years for a victim to reach maximum medical improvement. Notice that we did not say “full recovery.” That is because burn injury victims are often not able to return to the same state they…
Continue reading ›Burns are incredibly painful and often permanently damaging injuries, and burn injuries can happen from various sources. When most people think of burns, they think of injuries from open flames, explosions, hot surfaces, and hot liquids. However, one of the most damaging types of burn is a chemical burn, when a corrosive substance comes in contact with…
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