Burn Injury Lawyer

Accidents in the workplace, such as equipment failure, electrical malfunctions, or chemical spills can result in burn injuries to employees or bystanders.

Dangerous or defective products, such as defective heaters, chemical products, defective appliances, or flammable materials can ignite or malfunction.

An electrical accident can occur in an industrial, residential, or commercial setting, caused by faulty appliances, electrical malfunctions, or faulty wiring.

Handling hazardous chemicals improperly, leaks or accidental spills can result in chemical burns.

Equipment malfunctions, lack of warning signs, or negligent supervision can result in scald burns from vapor, steam, or hot liquids.

Negligence during medical procedures involving cautery tools, radiation treatment, or lasers can cause burn injuries to patients.

A first-degree burn affects the outer layer of the skin, resulting in pain, tenderness, redness, and swelling.

A second-degree burn affects the outer and underlying layers of the skin. Second-degree burns can cause swelling, severe pain, redness, irritation, and blistering.

A third-degree burn extends through the entire thickness of the skin. In severe cases, a third-degree burn can damage tissue, blood vessels, and nerves.

The most severe type of burn, a fourth-degree burn can affect the internal organs, bones, and muscles.

An electrical burn can occur when a person comes into contact with an electrical current. The burns sustained from an electrical burn can cause severe damage to nerves, internal organs, and muscles, and can extend through the skin.

A radiation burn is caused by exposure to ionizing radiation from nuclear accidents, radiation therapy, or even X-rays.