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Burn Injuries
Burns and related injuries are among the most severe traumas an individual can ever experience, leaving them in pain, exposed to infection, and potentially disfigured for the rest of their life. If you or your loved ones experienced these kinds of injuries, do not hesitate to get in touch with a qualified and experienced attorney to explore your options for compensation
General types of burn injuries
- Electrical burns
A common accident that occurs in construction, usually as a result of faulty equipment, unsafe outlets, or faulty wiring, electrical burns can lead to severe nerve damage.
- Scalding burns
Common in the restaurant industry and in boiler explosions, scalding burns are caused by contact with hot liquids.
- Flame burns
In addition to car accidents and restaurant injuries, flame burn risks include industrial accidents such as explosions or contact with unlabeled or mismanaged flammable materials.
- Chemical burns
Manufacturing accidents are generally caused by chemicals or toxins, the handling of which is highly regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Thermal burns
Overexposure to the sun is a common injury in construction. Other accidents may occur due to proximity to furnaces, smelting areas, and glass blowing.
- Contact burns
One of the most common burn injuries is caused by prolonged contact with a hot object. In most cases, the hot object is either not clearly labeled, not properly cordoned off, or not labeled at all.
General Traits of Burn Injuries
- Infection – Burns cause open wounds, which are vulnerable to infection.
- Pain Burns -are among the most painful injuries.
- Adventitious sounds -Wheezing can indicate internal lung burns.
- Hoarseness -A sign of a burned throat area.
- Dysphasia - Swelling in the throat and consequential loss of speech.
- Burnt hair / hair loss - Hair growth may be prevented by burn scarring.
- Nausea / vomiting - Caused by exposure to chemicals and smoke inhalation.
- Unconsciousness - The brain may shut down due to pain caused by burns.