When someone suffers devastating burns from a tabletop fire pit explosion, alcohol-fueled flame jetting accident, outdoor patio heaters or other propane & butane products, the cost of medical care and recovery can be overwhelming. Many victims hesitate to contact an attorney, fearing they cannot afford legal representation. That’s where contingency fee contracts make justice possible.
Under a contingency fee arrangement, you pay no upfront costs or hourly fees. Your attorney’s payment is contingent upon winning your case — meaning you owe nothing unless compensation is recovered on your behalf.
Board-Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer David P. Willis—certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1988—represents victims of fires, explosions, fuel explosions, propane and butane gas explosions and defective products nationwide on a contingency fee basis. With more than 40 years of experience in complex product liability litigation, Willis is licensed in Texas and New York and has recovered 100’s of millions for injury victims against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of defective products.
A contingency fee contract is a written legal agreement where your attorney’s fees depend entirely on the outcome of your case. If your lawyer does not obtain a settlement or verdict in your favor, you owe no attorney’s fees.
Typically, the fee is a percentage of the total recovery, and clients are not required to reimburse the firm for case expenses unless a settlement or judgment is reached. This structure allows injured consumers to hire experienced product liability lawyers without financial risk.
In cases involving defective tabletop fire pits, alcohol-based fuel cans, or recalled ethanol burners, this arrangement is crucial. Complex burns, scars and disfigurement cases require expert witnesses, laboratory testing, engineering analysis, and accident reconstruction — all of which can cost tens of thousands of dollars. With a contingency fee contract, your legal team advances these costs, so you can focus on healing.
Manufacturers and retailers of defective fire pits often have deep financial resources and large legal teams. Victims, by contrast, face mounting medical bills, surgeries, and lost income. A contingency fee contract helps level the playing field, giving individuals access to top-tier legal representation without paying out of pocket.
In product defect cases involving flame jetting, invisible ethanol fires, or exploding fuel containers, the expenses of testing, expert evaluations, and depositions can be substantial. A contingency fee ensures your lawyer is fully invested in your case and motivated to maximize your recovery.
While victims’ lawyers work on contingency, manufacturers and insurers typically pay their defense attorneys hourly rates—sometimes exceeding $700 to $1,500 per hour—regardless of outcome. Their goal is to delay, deny, and defend, minimizing payouts and dragging cases out for years.
By contrast, contingency-based attorneys only get paid when you do. That means your legal team is financially aligned with your success — not billable hours.
For more than four decades, attorney David P. Willis has ONLY used contingency fee contracts to help families recover after catastrophic burns. Our legal team immediately begins investigating each case by:
For more information on the process, visit our How to File a Fire Pit Explosion Lawsuit page.
Typically, it is a percentage of your recovery — often between 33% and 40%, depending on the complexity, nature of the injuries and stage of litigation.
You pay nothing. The law firm absorbs all costs, including expert witness fees, testing, and investigations.
Yes. Contingency fees are approved and regulated by state bar associations. They ensure that people without financial resources can still pursue justice against large corporations.
Evidence in fire pit explosion cases — such as fuel cans, burn residue, photos or product fragments — can be lost or altered if not preserved promptly. Each state also has its own statute of limitations for product liability and burn injury lawsuits, often ranging from one to five years. Don’t guess, talk to a lawyer to determine the correct filing deadline.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a fire pit, tabletop ethanol burner, or fuel gel explosion, do not delay. Prompt action can protect your right to compensation and help secure the evidence needed to prove your case.
Attorney David P. Willis, a former attorney for the Supreme Court of Texas and Board-Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer, has handled catastrophic injury and product defect cases for more than 40 years. His firm investigates ethanol fire pit explosions, defective fuel canisters, and recalled tabletop burners nationwide.
With a contingency fee contract, you can focus on recovery while our team handles the legal battle.
There are no fees unless we win your case.
If you or a family member suffered burns from a fire pit explosion or ethanol fuel accident, contact us today.
Call 1-800-447-FIRE or use our secure online form to schedule your free case review.
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