According to the American Burn Association, 2.4 million burn injuries require medical attention each year. Of the victims, 75,000 require hospitalization – half of those in a specialized burn unit. Up to12,000 burn injury victims die annually.
A severe burn injury can be one of the most traumatic personal injuries a person can suffer. The costs (monetary, physical, and psychological) of recovery are staggering. Months of hospitalization may be required, and victims frequently require extensive counseling to overcome the trauma. At McElyea, Santos & Barnard, P.A., an Orlando, Florida burn injury lawyer can help victims obtain compensation for injuries resulting from another party's reckless, careless, or negligent actions. To discuss your claim, contact our personal injury attorneys and schedule a complimentary consultation.
Whether you sustain injuries at home or on the job, our burn and electrical injury attorneys can help you obtain fair compensation for them. We have handled burn injury cases arising from:
Additionally, if a victim dies as a result of a burn injury, a lawyer at McElyea, Santos & Barnard can help the surviving family members obtain wrongful death compensation for medical and funeral expenses, loss of consortium, and punitive damages.
The severity of a burn injury is determined by how deep it penetrates the surface of the skin. Burn injuries are generally classified into three categories:
First-degree burns are superficial burns that affect only the epidermis (the top layer of the skin). The burn injury is red, painful, and dry but has no blistering.
Second-degree (or partial thickness) burns damage the first layers of skin, the epidermis and the dermis. Second-degree burns often do cause blistering and may require skin grafts if the injury is deep enough.
Third-degree (full thickness) burns destroy the first two layers of the skin and may also cause damage to underlying nerves, bones, and muscles. Third-degree burns commonly require skin grafts and long-term use of compression garments to reduce scarring.
If you are an Orlando, Florida-area resident and have suffered a severe burn injury, contact a lawyer at our firm today. We have successfully represented many burn injury victims and boast an impressive record of verdicts and settlements.
Burn injuries are generally classified by the type or cause of the burn. Our attorneys handle burn injury claims involving the three most common types of burns:
Thermal burn injuries are caused by flames, steam, scalding liquids, hot metals, and other external heat sources.
Chemical burns are caused result from contact with caustic chemicals such as acids, alkalies, detergents, or solvents. Chemical burns can cause deep tissue damage, pain, infection, low blood pressure, muscle twitching, seizures, and cardiac arrest. Chemical burn injuries can be caused during common household projects.
An electrical burn injury consists of damage to the skin and/or internal organs caused by direct exposure to an electrical current. Though some electrical injuries appear minor, they may cause significant internal damage, particularly to the heart, muscles, or brain. The severity of an electrical burn injury depends on the intensity of the voltage to which the victim was exposed, the current’s route through the body, and the promptness and effectiveness of treatment.
If you have suffered a burn injury as a result of a work-related accident or another's reckless, careless, or negligent actions, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact an Orlando, Florida-area burn injury lawyer to schedule a consultation.
Burn injury victims have the right to file personal injury claims against the negligent parties responsible for their injuries. If you have suffered a burn injury, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation costs, diminished earning capacity, and lost income. If you are an Orlando or Central Florida burn injury victim, a lawyer at McElyea, Santos & Barnard can help you recoup any expenses resulting from your injuries. Contact our firm today and arrange a free consultation with an attorney.
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