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 Injury
Thermal burn injuries are caused by flames, steam, scalding liquids, hot metals, and other external heat sources.
Chemical Burn Injury
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.
Electrical Burn Injury
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. |