Guiding Victims Through Burn Injury Claims
Burn victims who were injured in traffic collisions have been through more suffering than anyone should have to deal with in their entire lives. Burn injuries are among the most unimaginably painful types of injury and can lead to permanent disfigurement, lost sense of touch, depression, and amputation.
If you or a loved one was injured and burned in a traffic collision or car crash, the Sarasota burn injury attorneys at Hale Law can help you reach a favorable outcome in your personal injury case. We will hold the negligent party accountable for their reckless actions, and help you create a more stable financial future for yourself and your family.
The Three Degrees of Burn Injuries
The value of your personal injury claim depends on the severity of your burn injury. This includes the surface area that was burned, the body parts affected by the injury, any potential disfigurement or loss of function of that body part, and the degree of burn itself. As you may know, there are three degrees of burn injuries, according to the Cleveland Clinic:
- First Degree Burn—Only the outermost layers of the skin (epidermis) are damaged. First-degree burns are painful but do not result in long-term
- Second Degree Burn—The out (epidermis) and lower layers of skin (derma) are damaged, resulting in blistering, swelling, redness, and pain. Large areas of second-degree burning can be life-threatening due to potential infection. Second-degree burns can cause scarring as well.
- Third Degree Burn—All layers of the skin are burned, and potentially the tissue underneath the skin as well, resulting in blackened or charring flesh. Third-degree burns can cause damage to underlying muscles, tendons, nerves, organs, and even bones. A third-degree burn, even on a small body part, is a life-threatening condition that must be immediately treated in a hospital.
Burn Injuries Caused by Traffic Collisions
The degree of burn inflicted on victims may also depend on the circumstances of the road accident. These typically include:
- Fire or Explosion—While vehicle fires are rare, 60 percent of fatal vehicle fires were caused by collisions, as opposed to mechanical failure engine fires, for example, according to the S. Fire Administration. Fires and explosions are one of the more common causes of severe burn injuries for traffic victims.
- Motorcycle Engines—Motorcyclists may suffer severe burns if their leg or other body part gets pinned beneath their bike following a collision caused by another vehicle.
- Chemical Burns—Various chemicals within cars and carried by tankers can cause extreme chemical burns.
Our Sarasota Burn Injury Attorneys Are Always Ready To Help
Burn injuries need to be treated immediately by medical professionals to prevent the risk of infection and ensure the most complete long term healing. They can be very expensive, requiring multiple surgeries, skin grafts, and subsequent plastic surgery. You should not have to cover these costs or the other expenses caused by your substantial injuries, including pain and suffering and lost wages.
Let the experienced Sarasota burn injury lawyers with Hale Law help. Call us today at 1-800-800-1414 to schedule a free consultation. Call us if you are searching for a truck accident lawyer in Sarasota, FL. We have attorneys available to handle your case.