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Burns can be one the most painful injuries one can sustain and sometimes happen in an instant. According to the American Burn Association, each year there are 1.1 million burn injuries in the United States which require medical treatment. Of those injuries approximately 45,000 require hospitalization and approximately 4,500 of these victims die. Nearly half of these injuries occur at home. Some of the most common causes of household burns include:
● Clothing irons and curling irons
● Hot stove tops, ovens, pots and pans
● Microwaved foods, hot beverages
● Defective electric blankets
● Fireplaces and radiators
● Light bulbs
● Cigarettes
● Fireworks
A burn is an injury that is caused by heat, radiation, chemicals, or electricity. Anybody who has ever suffered even a minor burn knows the pain that comes with the tissue damage. A second and third degree burn can do permanent damage to tissues and muscles that affects the body’s ability to repair itself. Organ damage throughout the body often accompanies the serious scarring and muscle damage. Serious burns, especially third degree or higher burns, and those that involve a large surface area, can be fatal. If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, it is important that you contact an experienced Minnesota burn injury attorney at Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP. Our attorneys have proven success in recovering substantial compensation for burn injury victims.
Burns are complicated injuries; they affect not only the skin but muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and bone. Burns also affect body temperature, body fluids, dexterity, and physical appearance. Burns are classified by the type or cause of the burn. The most common types of burns are:
● Thermal burns - caused by an external heat source such as a flame, steam, hot metals, hot oil or grease, scalding liquids, fireworks, space heaters, electrical malfunctions, or improperly stored flammable liquids (e.g. gasoline). Thermal burns raise the temperature of the skin and causes the death of skin and underlying tissue.
● Chemical burns – often associated with industrial accidents an are caused by caustic chemicals such as acids, alkalies, detergents or solvents coming into contact with the skin or eyes.
● Electrical burns – caused by electric current passing through the body and can be caused by high voltage wires, damaged electrical cords, and electrical outlets.
● Radiation burns – caused by x-rays, radiation therapy for cancer treatment, or tanning beds. Sunburn also falls under the category of radiation.
● Inhalation burns - burn injury to the airway that can be caused by inhaling smoke, steam, heat, or toxic fumes. When inhalation injuries are combined with external burns the chance of death increases significantly.
Serious burn injuries can have devastating and lasting consequences for victims and their families. Burn victims suffer physically, emotionally and financially. Burn victims may have to live with scarring, disfigurement, and life long emotional distress. Many people who have been severely burned require extensive and costly medical treatment, which can last for many years after the initial accident. Paying for the recovery process often requires adequate monetary compensation from those who are responsible.
If you or a loved one has suffered a burn because of someone else’s negligence contact an experienced burn injury attorney at Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP today. Our attorneys understand what your serious burn injury means to you and your loved ones. The attorneys at Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP represent the victims of burn injuries and work to recover benefits for medical care, rehabilitation, lost wages and pain and suffering. Our goal is to maximize recovery in every case. If you or someone you love has been injured by a burn accident, contact us today. We are located in Minneapolis and serve the twin cities as well as the entire state of Minnesota. Call today at 866-397-4497. We will fight aggressively to get you the full and fair compensation you deserve.
