Burn Injury Attorneys

There are four different degrees of burns that you can suffer, the higher the degree, the more severe the burn is.

• First degree burns

The most mild type of burn that only affects the skin and causes some pain, swelling and redness. Sunburns are technically first degree burns which will heal within a few days.

• Second degree burns

These burns will go past the first layer of skin and damage the second but not destroy it. Blisters, pain, and redness will accompany this type of burn but it can be healed with skin ointment and proper care for around a week.

• Third degree burns

These types of burns will damage every layer of skin and sometimes even nerves. Third degree burns usually come with noticeable white spots on the skin and can result in infections if not properly treated. Sometimes, a skin graft will be required to replace the damaged skin of these kinds of burns.

• Fourth degree burns

The most severe type of burn that is typically life-threatening. Fourth degree burns damage all layers of the skin, nerves, and sometimes even bones. These burns will often result in permanent damage and sometimes amputations of the affected body parts.

Burn injuries are among the most painful and traumatic injuries someone can imagine and can cause serious damage to the body. Victims of the most severe burn injuries can suffer life changing effects and even die as a result of their injuries.

If you feel you or a loved one’s burn injury was the result of another party’s negligence it is important you contact a lawyer to receive the compensation you will need. Medical expenses can pile up quickly with these kinds of injuries and you do not have to handle them alone.

For this article, we will discuss the types of burns injuries that can occur and what accidents can cause these. We will also go through the legal action you can pursue and the type of compensation you can receive from a successful personal injury claim.

Most people associate burns with kinds you get from a house fire or an explosion but there are many types of burn injuries that people can get. A few of these types of burns include:

• Electrical
• Chemical
• Thermal
• Radiation
• Liquid

Electrical burns occur when you come into contact with an active electrical source that is hot enough to burn. These burns can be particularly damaging because they are more likely to damage tissue below your skin causing nerve damage.

A common burn you can get from the workplace is a chemical burn, especially if you work in a lab or factory that uses strong acids. Even if they are not hot, chemicals can burn the skin and cause serious scarring and pain.

Thermal burns are burns from fire and the severity of these burns depends on the fire’s heat and how long you were in contact with it. Thermal burns can range from mild to extreme and can damage as far as the bone in your body.

While they are uncommon, radiation burns can occur in work environments that involve radiation. These burns are very serious and, depending on how long you were exposed, it can cause radiation poisoning which is often fatal.

Finally, hot liquid burns happen often in restaurant kitchens where chefs will typically have to handle hot or boiling liquids frequently. If these burns are not properly treated, they can cause serious nerve damage that can even result in having limbs or appendages amputated.

There are an almost endless amount of accidents that can cause burn injuries but here are a few of the most common ones you will see brought up in personal injury cases:

• Building fires
• Motor vehicle or truck accidents
• Electrical outlet fires
• Defective products
• Hot water pipes
• Workplace accidents

For any of these accidents, if you felt you were burned because of another party’s negligence, you should contact an attorney to explore some paths to receive compensation for your injury.

BUILDING A BURN INJURY CASE

Burn injury cases will usually fall under the umbrella of personal injury claims. Burn injury claims have been successful before, with the most famous example being the Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants lawsuit.

Other burn injury cases that are worth speaking to a lawyer about include situations like:

• Workplace accidents that were result of supervisors not following or enforcing proper safety precautions
• Cases of arson
• Motor vehicle accidents that were deemed another party’s fault
• Burns from medical malpractice

All of these situations can help build a strong foundation for a personal injury claim and get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

COMPENSATION FOR BURN INJURIES

The compensation you receive for your burn injuries will depend mostly on the severity of the injury and how it has affected your life as a whole. If you suffered third degree burns or worse, it was likely that you had to visit a hospital for emergency care. These medical bills will be covered in full in your compensation for a successful case.

Also, you will be compensated for the “pain and suffering” that went along with the injury itself. Burns tend to be extremely painful and require long-lasting treatment to heal, so the compensation for this tends to be a good bit more than other personal injury claims.

CONTACT TRUSTED LAWYERS FOR BURN INJURIES

Burn injuries are among the most painful and serious injuries that can occur and will sometimes require heavy medical treatment. These types of injuries are extremely difficult to go through by yourself.

Although, legal organizations such as Law Leaders are available to help build your personal injury claim for a burn injury and achieve the compensation you need. They have a team of committed lawyers who are experienced in fighting the legal battles necessary for these claims and can help any injured American get through their burn injury as comfortably as possible.

Contact Law Leaders today for more information!