Have you ever been burnt as a result of an accident? Have you lost a loved one in a car accident that resulted in a burn injury? You may be qualified to pursue a burn injury case if you answered yes to either of these questions.
When you call the Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707, we can evaluate your case and determine whether you have enough evidence to launch a lawsuit. If this is the case, you may be entitled to seek compensation for lost earnings, medical expenses, and your personal pain and suffering.
Can you guess how many individuals are injured by burns every year?
Each year, more than two million individuals seek medical care for burns, according to the National Institutes of Health. According to a research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 50,000 burn injuries result in long-term hospital admissions each year. Every year, over 15,000 individuals die as a result of burn injuries or associated consequences, such as infections.
It is no surprise that the most prevalent cause of burns is fire
The most prevalent cause of a burn is a fire, which should come as no surprise. Other factors, on the other hand, may surprise you. Chemical or radiation exposure, for example, might be equally hazardous. Explosions are a leading source of burn injuries, as well as other catastrophic injuries including head trauma, amputation, and spinal cord damage.
Burns may be classified into four levels
All burn injuries are not the same. Only the top layer of skin is affected by a first-degree burn, which may seem red. It may be unpleasant, but it will only need modest medical attention. A first-degree burn will recover in about a week for most people.
A second-degree burn affects not only the epidermis, but also the reticular dermis and papillary. This form of burn is usually wet and includes a blister. This is a painful burn that needs medical treatment throughout the first several weeks of recovery. Infection is a possibility, and scarring is common.
A third-degree burn affects the entire skin, including all layers. This form of burn is white in color and has a leathery appearance. To get rid of it, you’ll need to have it surgically removed. Amputation may be needed if a third-degree burn occurs in specific regions. Scarring and loss of function are additional possible outcomes.
A fourth-degree burn affects the muscles and bones beneath the layers of skin. It appears black and must be excised in order to be removed. Amputation is one treatment option, and even if a limb is preserved, it will most certainly lose function. Burns of the fourth degree frequently result in death.
If your loved one has died as a result of a burn injury, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 to schedule a free consultation and learn more about your choices.
