Often the injury happens on the job Since 1934 the Law in the State of California allows limited compensation for a person who is injured on the job regardless of whose fault it is. This allows a burn survivor and their family to receive benefits immediately even if the injury is mainly the fault of the burn survivor. When injured on the job, the law requires employers to compensate the injured worker without regard to the worker's own carelessness or fault. We can refer you to legal services who specialize in this area of the law. NEGLIGENCE OF OTHERS The fault of other persons, in legal terms, is known as the negligence of others. Read More » COMPARATIVE FAULT Shared fault is called comparative fault in a court of law. Read More » FAULTY PRODUCT When a faulty product is to blame, a suit can be brought under products liability law. Read More »