If you or a loved one were burned in a fire pit, ethanol burner, or gel-fuel explosion, you may have a strong legal claim for compensation. These explosions are not random accidents — they’re the direct result of defective product design, poor labeling, and corporate negligence.
At FirePitLawsuits.com, Attorney David P. Willis and his team guide victims through every stage of the legal process. Mr. Willis is a Board-Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer (Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 1988) and former attorney for the Supreme Court of Texas, representing fire and explosion victims nationwide through association with local counsel.
This page explains how fire pit lawsuits work — from initial investigation to settlement or trial — and what compensation may be available for your injuries.
The most important first steps after a fire pit explosion are to get medical help and preserve the evidence.
Preserving these items allows your attorney and experts to help prove what caused the explosion and link it to known CPSC recalls or prior injury reports. Learn how to preserve evidence after a fire pit explosion
During your free consultation, our legal team will:
Because Attorney Willis has decades of experience in catastrophic burn and explosion litigation, his firm knows what evidence is critical to prove liability and fault against the defendants.
All consultations are confidential and free, and there are no attorney’s fees or expenses charged to you, unless compensation is recovered.
Your legal team will preserve and test the similar models of the same fire pit or fuel container under controlled conditions by trained fire experts. Do not try to replicate the accident yourself. Independent engineers and fire experts may:
This scientific analysis forms the foundation of a successful lawsuit. It proves that the fire pit’s design, manufacturer’s fault — not user error — that caused the explosion.
Multiple entities may share responsibility for your injuries, including:
Attorney Willis’s team conducts full supply-chain tracing to identify every responsible party. This allows victims to pursue maximum recovery from all available sources.
Once liability is established, your attorney will draft and file a product liability lawsuit in state or federal court.
Your claim may include counts for:
After filing, defendants are formally served, and the case proceeds into discovery — where key documents, recalls, and testing data are exchanged.
Read more common questions and answers regarding the fire pit claim and lawsuit process at Fire Pit FAQs.
During discovery, both sides exchange information about the product’s design, materials, and safety testing. Your attorney will:
This phase is crucial in establishing negligence and securing leverage for settlement or trial.
Compensation depends on the severity of injuries, medical needs, and long-term impact on your life. Typical recoverable damages include:
At all times the settlement of your case, is your decision, not something that is forced upon you. Attorney Willis has represented numerous catastrophic burn victims, recovering multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for those permanently affected by unsafe products.
You may have a valid claim if:
Family members of victims who died in fire pit explosions may also file wrongful death lawsuits for funeral costs, loss of companionship, and other damages.
David P. Willis is a Board-Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer (Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 1988) and a former attorney for the Supreme Court of Texas.
Licensed in Texas and New York, he assists fire pit explosion victims nationwide through formal association with local attorneys. With over 40 years of trial experience, Mr. Willis brings deep knowledge of:
All cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis — meaning you pay no legal fees unless compensation is recovered.
Product-defect cases are time-sensitive. Statutes of limitations vary by state, and critical evidence can be lost or altered soon after an explosion. Prompt legal action ensures:
Even if your product has already been recalled, you may still be entitled to damages. A recall does not erase liability for the harm already done.
If you or someone you love was burned by an alcohol, ethanol or gel-fueled fire pit, Attorney David P. Willis can help you take immediate legal action.
Our firm will:
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