Advocating for Burn Injury Victims Nationwide

Burn injuries are often underestimated as easy-to-heal injuries, yet nearly 30,000 people in the U.S. are admitted to the hospital each year for severe burns. Many of these patients required surgical intervention, painful skin grafts, mechanical ventilation, and other invasive and costly treatment. Tragically, a few thousand people do not survive fire or burn injuries each year in the United States.

If you have suffered serious burns due to someone else’s conduct, you must work with the right burn injury lawyer to identify your rights and seek fair recovery. Fassold Trial Law has handled injury cases with significant settlements across the nation, and we can fight for your rights.

Causes of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries occur in various situations, many of which are preventable. Most of these incidents involve negligence or misconduct. Here are some of the common causes:

Vehicle Accidents

Motor vehicle collisions can result in fires or explosions that cause thermal burns. Victims often face extensive medical treatments, including surgeries, physical therapy, and long-term care. Responsible parties could include negligent drivers, vehicle manufacturers, or maintenance providers.

Workplace Accidents

Burn injuries in the workplace are common in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and food service. These accidents might involve exposure to high-temperature equipment, hazardous chemicals, or electrical currents that result in severe burns.

Defective Products

Burn injuries caused by defective products often involve household appliances, industrial equipment, or personal items like e-cigarettes and batteries. Retailers, distributors, or manufacturers may be held liable for injuries resulting from design flaws, manufacturing defects, or insufficient warnings.

Types of Burns

Burn injuries vary in type, depending on the source of the burn. These include:

Thermal burns: Caused by direct contact with flames, hot liquids, steam, or heated objects.
Chemical burns: Resulting from exposure to strong acids, alkalis, or other corrosive substances.
Electrical burns: Occurring when electrical currents pass through the body, potentially causing internal injuries and cardiac complications.
Friction burns: A combination of heat and abrasion caused by contact with rough surfaces, often occurring in motorcycle or bicycle accidents.
Radiation burns: Due to exposure to harmful radiation, such as ultraviolet light, X-rays, or radiation therapy.

Third-Degree Burns are Severe Injuries

Third-degree burns are the most severe type of burn injury and can cause extensive damage to the skin and underlying tissues. These burns often result from exposure to intense heat, such as flames, hot liquids, or chemicals. These injuries require immediate medical attention.

Unlike first and second-degree burns, which only affect the top layers of the skin, third-degree burns penetrate deep into the tissues. The affected area may appear charred or white, and the skin may be dry and leathery. Third-degree burns are typically painless because the nerve endings in the skin are destroyed.

Common Treatment and Effects of Third-Degree Burns

Third-degree burns require specialized medical care. Treatment often involves surgical intervention. Skin grafting may be necessary to cover the affected area with healthy skin and promote healing. This procedure involves taking a piece of skin from another part of the body, called the donor site, and transplanting it onto the burn site. This helps to prevent infection and provides a better chance of full recovery.

In addition to the physical trauma, third-degree burns can have long-lasting effects on a person's life. Scarring and disfigurement are common outcomes, which can lead to emotional distress and a negative impact on self-esteem. The road to recovery may also involve extensive rehabilitation and physical therapy to regain functionality and mobility.

By retaining a highly experienced burn injury lawyer, you can best seek justice for the many lasting effects of your burn injuries. Fassold Trial Law understand the many losses you experience from burns, including:

Ongoing medical expenses
Lost earning ability
Disabilities and impairments
Disfigurement and scarring
Surgeries, skin grafts, and possible amputations
Severe pain and suffering
Mental and emotional trauma

We fight for compensation for all past and future losses, both economic and non-economic. We look beyond your financial expenses into how your burn injuries affect every aspect of the rest of your life, seeking full compensation for your loss.

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Burn injury cases require a firm with resources to build a winning claim. The right burn injury attorney will investigate the cause of your injury and negotiate for fair compensation for your physical, emotional, and financial losses.

Fassold Trial Law is ready to help you secure maximum compensation from liable parties.

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