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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.

Recently, an Italian family flew to the United States in hopes that they could receive treatment for their young son, Francesco. Their hometown raised over $100,000 to send Francesco and his family overseas to receive treatment for cerebral palsy, a birth injury that has prevented him from walking and talking properly.

Francesco traveled to South Florida so that he can receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy. During the session, Francesco's grandmother lay in the hyperbaric chamber holding him so that he would feel safe. While they were in the chamber, there was an explosion and flash fire that burned both Francesco and his grandmother. Francesco suffered severe burn injuries over 90% of his body, and his grandmother died in the accident.

Doctors are currently uncertain whether Francesco will survive the accident. He is still in critical condition.

This is the first time there has been a fatal hyperbaric chamber explosion in the United States. Investigators are looking into the cause of the accident.

It is important to consult an experienced wrongful death attorney if you have a loved one who has died due to the negligence of another. You may be entitled to receive compensation for your damages.

If you have a wrongful death claim in the West Palm Beach, Florida area, please contact the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. today to schedule a consultation.