Make no mistake--serious burn injuries are not only quite painful, but they are also very distressing for the victim and his or her family, as well as exceptionally expensive. Burn injury victims and their loved one are often faced with a long, hard road to recovery. Any burn injury lawyer who has been practicing this area of law for a while is fully aware that there are a variety of causes for burn injuries, to include workplace explosions, flammable clothing, electrical burns, auto accidents, and chemical burns.
The Various Degrees of Burns
Your burn injury lawyer will also tell you that in general, burns are typically classified in terms of degrees--first, second and third degree burns. First degree burns are normally superficial burns that only involve the top layer of skin. Second degree burns involve the top layers of skin; however, they are a bit more serious in that the skin will blister and might even ooze. Third degree burns destroy all layers of the skin and they can also penetrate underlying muscle, bone and nerves. These are the most serious of all the burns.
What are some of the consequences of serious burn injuries?
Individuals who sustain a third degree burn should be aware that their skin might lose its ability to re-grow in the area where the burn was incurred; however, skin from other parts of the body can be grafted to cover those affected areas. Additionally, those with substantial scarring of skin tissue might end up losing the feeling in the affected area. Furthermore, some burn victims may lose their ability to sweat in a normal manner since the skin tissue has been damaged.
If you or a loved one have suffered a burn, regardless of whether it's a major burn or a minor burn, it is imperative that you speak with a burn injury lawyer as soon as possible. Burns at any level can change your way of life, and it is important that you have a clear understanding of your rights and options. If you have not spoken to a burn injury lawyer as of yet, call Kenneth Wilhelm at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5486) for a free consultation today and let him help you and your family get the just compensation you deserve.
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