Fire, Explosion, and Burn Injury Lawyers

Fire, Explosion and Burn Injury Lawyers

Whether you are an injured person, a plant owner, product manufacturer, or property insurer, fire, explosion, and burn events can be catastrophic. When the stakes are high, you want an advocate who knows how to deliver results.

We Know Both Sides

Our lawyers handle cases from multiple perspectives—we've represented both plaintiffs and defendants in fire, explosion, and burn injury claims. We have secured numerous eight-figure recoveries for individuals and have defended more than $1 billion in claims against clients. This unique insight allows us to anticipate the other side’s strategies and build stronger cases for our clients.

We Provide Custom Legal Solutions

No two fire, explosion, or burn injury cases are alike. That’s why we take a personalized approach to every case, tailoring our legal strategies to fit the specific needs of each client. Whether it's negotiating a settlement, taking a case to trial, or working with industry experts to prove liability, we develop a strategy that works best for your situation.

We've Done This Before

With a 50-year track record of firm experience handling fire, explosion, and burn cases, we know what it takes to win. We have successfully recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients, holding negligent parties accountable and helping our clients rebuild their lives. From investigating the cause of fire, burn injuries, or explosions, to fighting for maximum compensation, we’ve been through this process time and time again—and we know how to get results.

We Have Specialists to Strengthen Your Case

At Robins Kaplan, we bring together a wide range of in-house professionals to give you a strategic edge:

• Investigators – Our experienced investigation team has earned a reputation for conducting in-depth investigations across a range of legal matters.

• Medical Professionals – Licensed practitioners with extensive clinical backgrounds who bring practical, hands-on expertise to related claims, backed by active credentials and affiliations with leading professional organizations.
• Science & Engineering Advisors – Ph.D.-level scientists and engineers keep our attorneys at the forefront of technological advancement.
• Financial & Economic Consultants – CPAs and Ph.D. economists deliver sophisticated financial analysis, valuations, and econometrics.
• Research & Business Intelligence Team – Advanced-degree professionals leverage cutting-edge research tools and analytics to answer the toughest legal and business intelligence questions.

Meet The Team:

Our attorneys are highly selective in the cases they take on. By limiting the number of matters they accept at any given time, our team ensures that each client receives the attention and care they deserve.

Philip Sieff is a nationally recognized personal injury attorney with more than three decades of experience litigating some of the most high-profile, complex, and devastating cases across Minnesota. Philip’s exceptional work has earned him wide-ranging recognition, including being named to the Circle of Excellence by Minnesota Lawyer, which honors the multiple instances the publication named him as an “Attorney of the Year.”

Elizabeth Burnett is a seasoned litigator who represents clients nationwide in complex products liability, commercial, and disaster litigation, including toxic tort and class action matters. Her work often centers on high-stakes cases arising from fires and explosions involving combustible dust or natural gas. In recent years, she has focused part of her practice on achieving meaningful recoveries for individuals and families affected by catastrophic fires and explosions.

Jason Pfeiffer has spent the past two decades litigating some of the nation’s most significant industrial disaster cases, including those investigated by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. Representing both plaintiffs and defendants, Jason skillfully navigates the complex legal and technical issues arising from fires and explosions, with a particular focus on combustible dust incidents. In 2024, Minnesota Lawyer recognized both Jason and Elizabeth as “Attorneys of the Year” for securing a $73 million jury verdict in a case involving a propane-powered forklift that ignited and exploded at a tissue mill, which caused widespread property damage and a major business disruption for clients.

To contact our experienced fire, burn and explosion attorneys for a free consultation, call 1.888.563.5987 or complete our free case evaluation form above.