A serious skin burn is one of the most traumatic and disfiguring injury one can experience. According to the American Burn Association, each year in the United States, 1.1 million burn injuries require medical attention. They can be caused by the following:
- Fire
- Scalding Water
- Electrical Accidents
- Industrial Accidents
- Chemicals
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Burns are categorized as follows:
First Degree Burn - involves the first or top layer of the skin (the epidermis) and show signs of redness, some swelling and pain. It will look quite similar to a sunburn. A first degree burn can be treated with cold water after which aloe gel can be applied. There is no scarring.
Second Degree Burn - a deeper injury involving the second layer of the skin (the dermis). It is more painful, appears bright red, blotchy and with blisters. Treatment of a second degree burn is similar to a first degree burn. Remember to avoid using ice water or ice cubes on any burn.
Third Degree Burn - also called a full thickness burn because it involves all three layers of the skin and sometimes may even include muscles tissues. The affected area may look red, white, yellowish, black or leathery. Because of nerve damage, the burned area is not painful, but the area around the burn is severely painful, requiring immediate medical treatment.
To avoid serious infection and other complications, seek medical attention immediately and drink plenty of fluids and vitamin supplements to promote your recovery. Seriously burned patients often need expert care to deal with the long-term physical and psychological affects of their injuries.
As evidenced in our notable verdicts and settlements , we know how to obtain compensation for the victims of Burn Injuries.
If you need legal assistance with a claim involving a serious burn, contact the serious burn attorneys at Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss for a free consultation (212) 571-7171.
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