What kinds of burn cases do we review?
We review burns and injuries from home fires and products such as mattresses, lithium-ion batteries, space heaters, pressure cookers and fuel-burning appliances.
Mattress fires
Federal rules set flammability standards for mattresses exposed to a lit cigarette or an open flame. We look at whether yours met them.
Lithium-ion battery fires
E-bikes, scooters, hoverboards, phones and power banks that overheat, catch fire or explode.
Space heater fires
Heaters that tip, overheat, or ignite nearby materials even when used as directed.
Pressure cooker and scald burns
Lids that open under pressure and spray hot food or liquid.
Carbon monoxide
Poisoning from faulty furnaces, heaters, water heaters and other fuel-burning appliances.
How product claims work
Design defects, manufacturing defects and missing warnings, explained plainly.
How can a burn injury lawyer help?
Every case is different. Depending on the facts, a lawyer may help preserve the product and the scene, consult fire-cause and engineering experts, look into which companies may be responsible (such as the maker, importer, or seller), handle communications with insurers, and pursue a claim when one is warranted.
Start with what to do after a burn injury, or read our FAQ.
Our lawyers
Scott D. Brown
Scott has focused on helping injured people for more than 40 years, handling injury and wrongful death cases. Scott is AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.* He is admitted in Utah state and federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Brian S. Coutts
Brian has been with the firm for more than 25 years and works directly with his clients throughout their cases. He earned his law degree cum laude from BYU and speaks Spanish.
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Tyler J. Brown
Tyler has practiced at the firm since 2015, representing people with serious injuries. He holds a B.S. from BYU's Marriott School of Business and a J.D. from BYU.
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Talk with us about what happened
If you or someone in your family was burned or hurt by a product at home, we can review it with you at no cost. There is no pressure to hire us.
Nuttall Brown & Coutts is a Utah law firm. Our only office is at 6925 Union Park Center, Suite 210, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84047, (801) 255-2102. Our lawyers are licensed in Utah.